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Elizabeth Rupert: Aug 11, 2025 3:01:21 PM
Medical teams are often the quiet backbone of event safety. Their posts might be tucked behind a curtain, just off the course, or seated at a folding...
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Chris Joffe: Jun 30, 2025 5:05:20 PM
I’m honored to announce that Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell has joined the Joffe Advisory Board, effective July 1, 2025.
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Elizabeth Rupert: Jun 25, 2025 12:09:40 PM
Cybersecurity threats don’t always arrive in dramatic fashion. Sometimes, they sneak in through a forgotten laptop, a poorly secured Wi-Fi network,...
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Elizabeth Rupert: May 23, 2025 4:52:28 PM
It started with a rumble. Not from the sky just yet, but from the crowd gathered at the sprawling outdoor venue in the heart of the Midwest. The...
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Elizabeth Rupert: May 1, 2025 1:59:25 PM
When was the last time you really looked around at how fast event security is changing? Before I started working in event safety professionally, it...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Apr 8, 2025 10:55:45 AM
Like many of us working in event safety, I followed the coverage of the Astroworld tragedy closely when it happened in 2021. I studied the initial...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Mar 10, 2025 10:07:05 AM
Picture this: A sold-out concern is underway at a major venue. Security screenings at the entrances went smoothly, and the event is off to a great...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Jan 8, 2025 4:39:11 PM
I can still remember the first event I ever attended, a Padres game at Jack Murphy Stadium. For those of you who know anything about San Diego sports...
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Elizabeth Rupert: Dec 6, 2024 2:54:52 PM
Towards the end of each calendar year, I spend some time looking back on the last 12 months to reflect on and learn from all that has happened....
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Navigating the Fentanyl Crisis: Essential Steps for Event Venue Managers As an EMT and a leader within Joffe Emergency Services’ School Health...
