How to Address Myths About Safety Technologies

"We can't use modern tools like AI or cloud systems - HIPAA won't allow it."    "To be HIPAA compliant, we'll need expensive custom solutions."    I hear these myths constantly from health departments. And after spending my career building clinical systems at Northwestern and modernizing public health infrastructure, I need to set the record straight.    The truth?    Many modern, cost-effective tools are already HIPAA compliant if you configure them correctly:  • Salesforce  • Microsoft Cloud  • AWS    And yes, you can use AI while maintaining HIPAA compliance.    Think of HIPAA like building codes:  They don't ban modern materials  They don't require custom-built everything  They simply ensure safety and security    Because here's what matters:  • How you configure the tools  • How you train your team  • How you document your processes    Not whether you use modern technology.    The future of public health needs modern tools. HIPAA shows us how to use them safely - not whether we can use them at all.    What technology myths are holding your department back? 

🤖 What most people get wrong about robotic security (learned from 250,000+ missions completed). I talk to a lot of security teams, and one thing is clear: The biggest hurdle isn’t the tech. It’s the perception. Here are a few of the most common myths I hear: 1. “It’s just a fancy Roomba with a camera.” 🔹 Not even close. These are enterprise-grade platforms built for 24/7 operation and advanced EO/IR camera payloads, integrated with VMS, access control, AI-based alerts, and a 24/7 monitoring center with trained humans in PA to inspect and validate safety risks. 2. “It’ll replace all my guards.” 🔹Not the goal. Robots extend your team’s capabilities---think of them as force multipliers with complementary capabilities, not replacements. They're great at dull, dark, and dangerous missions---not decision-making (what people do best). 3. “It must be hard to deploy.” 🔹We’ve streamlined the process. With our 24/7 RSOC (Robotic Security Operations Center) and turnkey support model, most clients are up and running in (literally) hours, not months. 4. “It won’t work at my site.” 🔹Maybe! But in all honesty, we’ve deployed in extreme heat, freezing cold, snow, and tight campus environments. Like any tool, the tech has its limits—but we’ve learned how to use it effectively, and we’ll always be candid about where it works and where it doesn’t. Integrity matters more than forcing a fit. The future of physical security isn’t about replacing people with robots. It’s about combining the best of both to improve outcomes. That's why our tagline is 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 + 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 + 𝐀𝐈 Hit me up if you're curious but skeptical. Every client site is different, but most have the same challenges and goals. Happy to chat. #robotics #robotsforgood #innovation #technology

Security Myths That Need to Die 👇 Too many security myths create blind spots, weaken defenses, and give people a false sense of safety. It’s time to set the record straight: ❌ “Security is just a last-resort job." ✅ Wrong. Security professionals are the first line of defense in protecting people, assets, and businesses. Many are highly trained in crisis management, de-escalation, and threat detection. The industry isn’t a fallback, it’s a career built on skill, responsibility, and leadership. ❌ “Cameras prevent crime.” ✅ Cameras record crime. Prevention comes from trained personnel, active monitoring, and real-time intervention. ❌ “If nothing bad has happened, we don’t need more security.” ✅ No incidents? That means security is working. Waiting for something to happen before acting is a critical failure. ❌ “Security is just about rules and enforcement.” ✅ The best security teams focus on people, de-escalation, and proactive threat detection—not just enforcing policies. ❌ “More technology = better security.” ✅ Tech is useless without strong leadership and training. Fancy systems don’t replace situational awareness and sound decision-making. What’s the biggest security myth you’ve seen in your career? #Security #Leadership #RiskManagement #CrimePrevention #PhysicalSecurity #SecurityOperations #SecurityIndustry #WorkplaceSafety #SecurityLeadership #ThreatDetection #CrisisManagement #SituationalAwareness #SecurityTraining