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Why Martyn’s Law is critical for the future of public safety

everbridge

This is the driving force behind Martyns Law, officially known as The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 , which received Royal Assent in April. The safety of publicly accessible spaces is no longer a matter of choice or convenience; it is a responsibility that must be firmly embedded in our approach to security.

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B.C.’s New Bill 31 – Emergency and Disaster Management Act

CCEM Strategies

A deliberate focus on modernization first emerged five years ago in 2018, when the Province adopted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The new Act signals an increased focus on climate change, harmonization, self-government of Indigenous Peoples, and investment in risk reduction. In 2019, B.C. In 2019, B.C.

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AI for Early Warning Systems and Anticipatory Action

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2017). Early Warning Systems (EWS) are a foundational component of disaster risk reduction (Reichstein 2025). Google Flood Hub with a zoomed-in visualization of danger level flooding in the Peruvian Amazon River on April 22, 2025. Accessed 22 April 2025.

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Lessons from Valencia’s Deadly Floods and the Role of AI in Disaster Preparedness

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

AEMET, Spains meteorological service, warned authorities and the public two days before the catastrophe occurred that there was a 70 percent chance of torrential rain and issued a red alert for severe weather at 7:30 AM on the day of the disaster. the exposure and thus risk). Source: Reichstein et al., Reichstein et al.,

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Effective Governance: Why Policies and Procedures Matter

Security Industry Association

Consider some of the benefits governance brings: Risk Reduction: Clear policies help anticipate and mitigate risks, from data breaches to access violations. For example, a data security policy might restrict access to sensitive information, ensuring only authorized personnel can view or handle it.

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Mastering CMMC: Essentials for Compliance Champions

NexusTek

Mastering CMMC: Essentials for Compliance Champions April 7, 2025 Hamilton Yu Chief Executive Officer If youve ever trained for anythingwhether its a marathon, a big event, or just staying in shapeyou know success isnt about one big effort. Phase 1 is already underway, with Phase 2 expected in mid-2025. in phases over three years.

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Three Can’t-Miss Sessions on Critical Infrastructure and Data Protection at ISC West

Security Industry Association

At ISC West 2025, youll discover expert insights on robotics in critical infrastructure security, safeguarding critical assets and more. As threats from domestic terrorists, China, and other nation-state adversaries materialize, we need to be prepared and anticipate with smart risk reduction and investment.