No? How about $800 million? Yes, that’s the amount Mandalay Bay Luxury Resort and Casino in Las Vegas had to pay in restitution damages to victims of the 2017 mass shooting. The courts determined that $800 million was the price tag associated with the negligence, wrongful death, and liability costs associated with the worst mass shooting event in modern US history.
Putting aside the enormous and heart wrenching personal tragedies, the economic repercussions of this event are clear. For what would have amounted to a fraction of this settlement expenditure, Mandalay Bay could have implemented a security and safety plan to save lives and mitigated injuries in the event of an active shooter situation. Establishing a solid security and safety plan would have reduced their liability and in turn the payout of any settlement if the worst should occur.
For these reasons, an up-front investment in security and safety at your business can have a huge payback, both in terms of possible lives saved and on your bottom line.
As a business owner or building manager, are your safety and security plans adequate? Could a theoretical victim’s attorney punch holes in your defense? Could you do more to protect your business and your employees?
Consider Shellter: A cost-effective safe room system that includes a ballistic shield wall, a door locking barricade bolt, a 911 call panel, and a lookout monitor for occupants to safely view outside activity.
Do the right thing. Provide a safe room. Think Shellter.
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