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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.

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Podcasts & Webinars

30-Second Challenge: 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.	Rethinking Threat Assessments 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.	Beyond the Flames: Lessons from Crans-Montana Michael Gips speaks with security expert Luca Tenzi and crisis management consultant Patrick Trancu about the tragic Crans-Montana fire, examining how alpine tourism conditions, emergency response challenges, and communication gaps can compound disaster. The conversation focuses on critical lessons about preparedness, crisis communication, and life safety in high-risk entertainment venues.
Security Licensing Essentials: Protecting Consumers and Your Business Riley Fields from Ring Protect Inc. discusses the critical importance of security licensing for consumer protection and professional credibility in host Don Morron's second thought leadership episode. Topics covered include state-by-state variations, costs, compliance requirements, and why both security professionals and end-users should understand licensing regulations.	Bridging Pyramids: The Key to Security Program Success Our Thought Leadership Series explores the strategies, standards, and stories shaping the future of our industry. In this inaugural episode, former Diplomatic Security Service veteran Christopher Stitt discusses how security professionals can build effective cross-functional relationships by understanding organizational silos.	Evolution of Frontline Security Host, Matt Porcelli, LSA Secetary, and Tim McCreight, CEO & founder, TaleCraft Security, discuss how modern security officers now work with advanced tech as force multipliers rather than replacements. Plus, how data-driven security can help make informed business decisions.
Navigating Security Investigations in Asia Michael Gips chats with James Tunkey, COO and Senior Partner at I-OnAsia, about the complexities of conducting security investigations and due diligence across the Asian market.	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.	Visionary Crisis Leadership 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.
Member Spotlight: 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.	Career Awareness Join LSA board members Patrick Straw and Julio Fumagalli Macrae for a 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.	Nigeria: Situation & Crime Trends 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 about.
Join the Great Conversation with LSA President Michael Gips chatting about the need for a hub of syndicated information across the security and life safety market.	New Threats for Religious Institutions & Houses of Worship Peter Raymond and Michael Gips discuss the security challenges Houses of Worship face today in safeguarding their premises and congregants, and technology solutions available.	Security in Higher Education Join Michael Gips and renowned higher education security expert Jonathan Kassa discussing the state of security, technology, and reporting compliance on today's campuses.
Doing Business in Other Countries Join Peter Raymond & Patrick Straw discussing aspects of doing business abroad in this podcast.

Podcasts & Webinars

30-Second Challenge: Service, Silos, and Scaling Pyramids

Rethinking Threat Assessments

Beyond the Flames: Lessons from Crans-Montana

Security Licensing Essentials: Protecting Consumers and Your Business

Bridging Pyramids: The Key to Security Program Success

Evolution of Frontline Security

Host, Matt Porcelli, LSA Secetary, and Tim McCreight, CEO & founder, TaleCraft Security, discuss how modern security officers now work with advanced tech as force multipliers rather than replacements. Plus, how data-driven security can help make informed business decisions.

Navigating Security Investigations in Asia

Michael Gips chats with James Tunkey, COO and Senior Partner at I-OnAsia, about the complexities of conducting security investigations and due diligence across the Asian market.

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.

Visionary Crisis Leadership

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.

Member Spotlight: 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.

Career Awareness

Join LSA board members Patrick Straw and Julio Fumagalli Macrae for a 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.

Nigeria: Situation & Crime Trends

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 about.

Join the Great Conversation

with LSA President Michael Gips chatting about the need for a hub of syndicated information across the security and life safety market.

New Threats for Religious Institutions & Houses of Worship

Peter Raymond and Michael Gips discuss the security challenges Houses of Worship face today in safeguarding their premises and congregants, and technology solutions available.

Security in Higher Education

Join Michael Gips and renowned higher education security expert Jonathan Kassa discussing the state of security, technology, and reporting compliance on today's campuses.

Doing Business in Other Countries

Join Peter Raymond & Patrick Straw discussing aspects of doing business abroad in this podcast.