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As federal immigration agency actions receive extensive media coverage, note that there is no major difference between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and any other law enforcement agency. In a business setting, employees or managers may be interviewed anywhere with their consent. Similarly, residences may be entered only with consent of an occupant, unless there is a warrant signed by a judge. These circumstances are similar to a process server from a private security perspective.

Entry without a warrant, without consent, or without probable cause driven by an immediate hazard would generally be inadmissible in court. Any warrant will specify the conditions of entry, and be signed by a judge. If any agent enters private property without a warrant or consent, carefully document details, yet do not attempt to physically interfere with the search.

Laws may vary slightly by state, and it is vital to know the ordinances in your area of operations. In general, verified process servers, law enforcement members, or court officers must be granted access to the public way and to open common areas of the property.

Commercial Settings
Residential Settings

 

Warrants and Subpoenas are Not the Same

 

Employer and Employee Resources

https://www.nelp.org/insights-research/what-to-do-if-immigration-comes-to-your-workplace/

https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2025-Subpoenas-Warrants.pdf

https://www.aila.org/files/o-files/view-file/AD8BDF14-8CCE-4709-B3DC-E1E7CAF98C81

https://www.wnj.com/updates/ongoing-ice-raids-key-information-for-individuals-and-employers/

Marksman-Titan Security Group consistently maintains communication with our public sector partners to review active threats and resources.  In these unprecedented times it remains important to stay vigilant and if you see something, say something. Always remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings and report any criminal or suspicious activity immediately to your local law enforcement agency. Remaining vigilant and applying steps to keep yourself and those around you safe could be needed at any moment. As such with the domestic terrorist attack on the morning of January 1, 2025 in New Orleans which saw 15 fatalities and injured at least 35 others, maintaining knowledge of what to do in the case of a vehicle ramming and mass gathering attack could be a matter of life or death. In partnership with our public sector partners including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative (NSI), here are steps and indicators to keep in mind to maintaining a safe environment.

 

MASS GATHERING SAFETY AWARENESS

In local communities, DHS Protective Security Advisors (PSAs) work with federal, state, and local government officials and private sector partners to protect soft targets and crowded places. In doing so, PSAs encourage businesses to “Connect, PIan, Train, and Report”. Applying these four steps in advance of an incident or attack can help better prepare businesses and their employees to proactively think about the role they play in the safety and security of their businesses and communities.

Connect

Plan

Train

Report

– Potential surveillance; excessive study of event entrances, exits, security features (e.g., cameras or barriers), or personnel; and unexplained use of binoculars, cameras, and recording devices near an event location.

– Repeat visitors or outsiders who have no apparent business in restricted areas.

– Erratic vehicle operation, repeated driving near an event location, and parking in the same area over multiple days with no reasonable explanation.

– Abandoned parcels, suitcases, backpacks, and packages.

– Bulky or unseasonable clothing.

– Other unusual behavior, activities, or items.

 

VEHICLE RAMMING SAFETY AWARENESS

The use of a vehicle as a weapon in a terrorist attack is not new. Recent terrorist incidents and violent extremist propaganda demonstrate that the use of vehicles as a weapon continues to be of interest by those wishing to cause harm. Attacks of this nature require minimal capability, but can have a devastating impact in crowded places with low levels of visible security.

Potential Indicators

The use of vehicles as weapons often has few or no observable indicators but identifying and reporting suspicious activities may assist in detecting a potential vehicle-ramming attack plot. Any one of these activities may be insignificant on its own, but when observed in combination with other suspicious behaviors — particularly advocacy of violence — they may constitute a basis for reporting.

What Should People Do in Case of a Vehicle Ramming Attack?

 

PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES

The following protective measures provide some basic actions to be considered by those responsible for the safety and security of these locations. It is important to balance the security requirements with the operational and functional needs associated with the typical user of the facility or venue. As a result, a mitigation strategy cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach, and instead must be tailored to the specific physical constraints and functional demands of a given location.

Physical Security

Access, Planning and Personnel Security

 

EVENT/PROTEST BEST PRACTICES

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.  

 

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Vehicle Ramming Awareness Safety Share: CLICK HERE

Mass Gathering Safety Awareness Tips: CLICK HERE

DHS Hometown Security Initiative: https://www.dhs.gov/hometown-security

DHS Active Shooter Preparedness Program: https://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness

DHS “If You See Something, Say Something®”: https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something

Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative: https://nsi.ncirc.gov/

Working with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following protests and special events in or near the Chicago Loop. Listings are updated on a regular basis, and are presented in chronological two-week periods.

Anticipated Demonstrations and Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Regular gathering of bicyclists and skateboarders who intentionally block vehicular traffic; anticipate localized traffic disruptions

** = Gatherings of teens organized online; Attendance is highly weather dependent, may cause localized traffic disruptions 

^ = City sponsored event includes live music at Franklin/Wacker, plus fireworks displays at Navy Pier and along Chicago River

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

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In partnership with our public-sector safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the events and protest activity related to the U.S. General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Local, state, and federal government agencies are all operating in a heightened state of awareness, with many planning to activate extensive operational resources and emergency operation centers. Such tension may be anticipated to continue through inauguration day on January 20, 2025 – and possibly beyond.

While the core election focus is the presidential contest between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, there are many “down ballot” races, plus volatile issues such as abortion appearing directly on multiple state ballots. Each of these contests and issues has the potential to further increase tension among voters and the general public. Potential “swing states” such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin have the very real potential to experience activity related to protest demonstrations, and potentially, violence. Types of events include:

Political Extremists – Such organizations may seek to disrupt or forcibly influence the election and are particularly concerning due to the level of organization, online presence, and widespread possession and use of firearms.

Pro-Palestinian and Aligned Demonstrators – Protesters on behalf of Gaza, and in some cases overtly anti-Israeli, have been out in significant numbers in many U.S. cities in recent months. Sometimes these generally peaceful protesters have been joined or infiltrated by vandalism-prone anarchists, or by elements of the violence-prone Black Bloc, or the anti-fascist (Antifa) movement.

Cyberwarfare and Disinformation – Intelligence agencies are concerned with threats related to cybersecurity, and augmented/artificial intelligence has accelerated the threat. These hazards may originate with domestic hackers who are simply seeking to cause disruption or confusion by interfering with computer-based processes, or cyber criminals seeking to monetize threats to targets/victims, including governmental entities.

Lone Offenders – A number of recent incidents of political violence involved subjects who appear to be acting alone, with no direct connection to any larger movement, including an attempted assassination of candidate Trump in Pennsylvania, and an individual arrested for firing into a Democratic office in Arizona found to have 120 firearms and 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home. The risk posed by such individuals is escalated due to the increased likelihood that they have not been previously identified and may be “flying under the radar” of law enforcement.

Mass Societal Protest – Multiple jurisdictions could see very large-scale demonstrations resulting from a failure of the political process. Such protests would likely be the result of a national election in which the results were not accepted by a very high percentage (or majority) of the voting public. This would include a disputed election result decided by legal wrangling and an unpopular Supreme Court decision – an escalated version of the contested election of 2000 taking place in a much more polarized and distrustful environment.

Safety Precautions

Election-related events/incidents could extend over several days or even weeks. As in 2020/2021, violent disruptions may extend into the electoral vote confirmation and inauguration period in January. Yet there are many actions that can be taken by property managers to prepare for and mitigate any potentially negative outcomes.

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to communities. Today, we provide security services to 10 states across the Midwest and Southeastern United States. We employ more than 4,000 security staff and have enjoyed over thirty consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing and emergency planning solutions with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.