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Editor's Note 
 
Learn more about each of the Canadian Security Honours award winners as they share details about their careers, volunteer activities and what drives them to keep achieving more. Links to each article are below.
- Neil Sutton, Editor
 
News 
 
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Nova Scotia government hiring 47 new staff members to prevent violence in schools

The Nova Scotia government is hiring 47 "specialized staff" to keep its public schools safe, following calls from within the education system to stem a rise in violence.


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Building Trust in Security Strategy: Leveraging CAP Index Data for Better Insights

In today's complex security landscape, data-driven insights are vital for effective risk management. A leading consulting firm has integrated CAP Index’s objective data into their security assessments, building trust with clients who rely on it for informed decision-making.


How to spot a Taylor Swift ticket scam as fraud reports skyrocket

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received 140 reports of fraudulent Swift tickets this year, most of which came from people who were scammed out of money.


CIRA and Commissionaires partner for cybersecurity training solutions

CIRA and Commissionaires recently announced a new training partnership, making cybersecurity services available to small businesses.


 
 
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Security Director of the Year 2024: Kirsty Bradley-McMurtrie, Conestoga College

The old saying goes, approachable managers have an open-door policy. Kirsty Bradley-McMurtrie doesn’t have a door. Or an office. She sits up front with her security team and is on campus five days a week. For Bradley-McMurtrie, the concept of an open door means the entire security department is easily accessible to the Conestoga College community it serves. » Read full article
 
 
 
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Lifetime Achievement Award 2024: Minaz Jivraj

Minaz Jivraj says his years in K-12 security have consistently affirmed his faith that the overwhelming majority of people are kind-hearted and good-natured. » Read full article

Community Leader Award 2024: Jason Caissie

As the driving force behind Profile Group, Jason Caissie can expect a busy schedule most days of the week, yet he’s always managed to carve out more hours for some extra-curricular activity. » Read full article

Emerging Leader Award 2024: Jessica Tanan

A relative newcomer to the Canadian security industry, Jessica Tanan has made herself an integral part of it in a few short years. » Read full article

 
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DEMCON

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: October 22-23, 2024
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Security Canada Central

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: October 23-24, 2024
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Career Expo West

Location: Edmonton, Alta.
Date: October 29, 2024
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