Our online media channel The Safety Feature brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators to share their insights and experiences on a variety of Security & Life Safety topics. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in the industry that can help you stay ahead of the curve.
In this episode of 600 Seconds with Legends, security veteran Ray O'Hara, CPP, shares how the profession has moved beyond protection toward judgment, trust, and leadership, and why truly understanding the business is what earns security a seat at the table. Hosted by LSA member Musaab Fagiri, Strategic Advisor at RCAS.
13 Jul 2026
600 Seconds with a Legend: Martin Gill
Criminologist and security researcher Martin Gill shares the moment an interview with armed robbers changed everything he thought he knew about security effectiveness. In just 600 seconds, he chats with us about challenging the profession to move beyond what "feels right" and toward what can actually be proven. Hosted by LSA member, and Strategic Advisor at RCAS, Musaab Fagiri.
16 Jun 2026
The Integrated City: Moving from Siloed Security to Unified Collaborative Resilience
What makes a city truly smart? In this episode, hosts Jon Polly and David Clow are joined by public sector and technology leaders Henry Lofton, Deputy CTO, Washington D.C., Michael Cannon, CIO/CTO and Smart City consultant, and Ghermay Araya, Founder & CEO, New Light Technologies, to explore topics such as why governance and shared data matter more than hardware, how AI amplifies strategy rather than replaces it, and why quality of life is the real measure of success.
11 Feb 2026
Christopher Stitt's 30-Second Challenge on Service, Silos, and Scaling Pyramids
Catch a high-energy episode where host Michael Gips challenges author Christopher Stitt of Scaling Pyramids: Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat to answer leadership questions in 30 seconds flat—no overthinking allowed. Drawing from his State Department career and volunteer work, Stitt advocates reframing security leadership as service-oriented, emphasizing that understanding colleagues' needs and goals creates exponential influence and trust.
26 Jan 2026
Rethinking Threat Assessments: A New Framework for Proactive Security
This third episode of our thought leadership series, hosted by Don Morrow, features Jonathan Perillo of Safyst discussing his Perception-Throughput Threat Assessment Framework, a new approach that helps security professionals conduct more proactive risk assessments by analyzing how perception, motivation, and audience impact interact—without requiring an identified threat actor.
6 Jan 2026
Beyond the Flames: Lessons from the Crans-Montana fire
Michael Gips interviews security expert Luca Tenzi and crisis management consultant Patrick Trancu about the Crans-Montana fire, revealing preparedness, communication, and safety lessons for high-risk venues.
24 Nov 2025
Security Licensing Essentials: Protecting Consumers and Your Business
Riley Fields from Ring Protect Inc. explores security licensing essentials with host Don Morron, emphasizing consumer protection and business credibility across varying state regulations in this interview.
20 Aug 2025
Bridging Pyramids: The Key to Security Program Success
Christopher Stitt, former Diplomatic Security Service veteran, shares strategies for building effective cross-functional relationships to achieve security program success in this interview.
7 Aug 2025
Evolution of Frontline Security
Matt Porcelli and Tim McCreight examine the integration of drones, AI, and robotics in modern security, highlighting data-driven approaches that enable informed business decisions in an interview.
24 Jul 2025
Navigating Security Investigations in Asia: Cultural Insights and Geopolitical Challenges
Michael Gips interviews James Tunkey, who explores the cultural nuances and geopolitical challenges involved in security investigations and due diligence within the diverse Asian market.
19 May 2025
LinkedIn Power Strategies for Security Professionals
Join LSA host Matthew Porcelli, and Tyler Schmoker, Managing Partner of Maritime Support Concepts, for an insightful discussion on how security professionals can maximize their LinkedIn presence on the world's largest professional network. Discover some helpful tips on how to optimize your profile, improve your networking experience, present your brand, and generate business funnels that convert connections into clients.
17 Apr 2025
Visionary Crisis Leadership: Transforming Crises Into Opportunities
Christopher Stitt, CEO of Crisis Lead LLC, hosts Melissa Agnes, CEO of the Crisis Ready Institute, to discuss the importance of visionary crisis leadership, which involves transforming crises into opportunities for growth and connection. Melissa also shares information on her certification program, which trains leaders to embody visionary crisis leadership, focusing on self-awareness, connection, and influence.
8 Jan 2025
LSA Member Spotlight: Meet Mindy Pretzman
Join Moderator Kirk MacDowell as he chats with LSA Member Mindy Pretzman, former police officer and United States Secret Service Special Agent that served two assignments on Presidential Detail.
22 Oct 2024
Security & Life Safety: Career Awarness
Join LSA board members Patrick Straw and Julio Fumagalli Macrae for this timely discussion on career opportunities and needs within the security and life safety sector. Recruitment efforts and demands are also discussed. Becky Lane, acting president, moderates.
11 Sept 2024
Security & Life Safety: Nigeria - Situation & Crime Trends
Guest, Peter Okoloh, Executive Chairman PR24 Nigeria Limited, joins Mike Gips for a discussion about the current security situation in Nigeria, crime trends, best security practices for travelers, and cultural issues that you should know including situations to avoid.
3 May 2024
Security & Life Safety: Houses of Worship
Member Peter Raymond of P. Raymond Inc. Consulting and LSA President Michael Gips discuss the security challenges Houses of Worship face today in safeguarding their premises and congregants, as well as the technological solutions available to address these concerns.
17 Jan 2024
Security & Life Safety: Security in Higher Education
Join LSA President Michael Gips and renowned higher education security expert Jonathan Kassa as they discuss the state of security, technology, and reporting compliance on today's campuses.
11 Sept 2023
Security & Life Safety: Doing Business in Other Countries
Join board members Peter Raymond of P. Raymond Inc. Consulting and CANASA (Canadian Security Association) Executive Director Patrick Straw discussing aspects of doing business abroad in the security and life safety industry.
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