As the United States Presidential Election Day nears, organizations around the country are readying for potential civil disorders. According to a recent article from ASIS, security professionals are asking themselves, “Will the election contend with a new danger threatening the rule of law and the ability of businesses to operate profitably?” While civil unrest is nothing new to the United States, there was an uptick in violence starting in 2016: A 2023 Reuters special report found 213 incidents of political violence and 39 deaths since 2016 due to deep divisions in political parties. The threat of political unrest worries corporate executives, with approximately 70% of business leaders expressing concern about the upcoming election — and 25% feeling unprepared for potential violence (Beazley’s Geopolitical Risk Snapshot 2024).
To protect their people and spaces during a potentially tumultuous time, security leaders must develop resilient strategies, invest in crisis management training and incorporate advanced threat monitoring into their security postures. Our automated, AI-powered security solutions enable organizations to take a proactive approach to risk management, which helps anticipate and mitigate threats quickly.
Read the full article from ASIS here.
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