Business & Private Organization

Advent Secure, our proactive, education-first approach has delivered measurable risk reductions for a diverse range of North Carolina clients—from private individuals and high-stakes chemical facilities to major grocery chains and large-scale factories. By focusing on awareness, legal training, de-escalation, and targeted assessments, we've helped prevent incidents, slash insurance costs, and build unbreakable safety cultures.

What Happens When Proactive Security Is Ignored?

In today's escalating threat landscape, skipping professional risk assessments, training, and prevention strategies like those from Advent Secure leaves businesses, facilities, and individuals exposed to devastating consequences. Without our educational, de-escalation-focused approach, vulnerabilities go unidentified—leading to higher incidents of violence, theft, sabotage, and legal fallout. The numbers don't lie: Unprotected organizations face skyrocketing financial losses, regulatory penalties, and human tragedy.

Here's a data-driven look at the risks, drawn from 2024–2025 U.S. statistics. These figures highlight why reactive "tactical" fixes fall short—and how prevention saves lives and millions.

Workplace Violence & Active Threats

Serious workplace violence injuries rose to 4.3 per 10,000 workers in 2024–2025, with underreporting hiding 5.2–7.8 million annual cases.
U.S. businesses lose $130–330 billion annually from violence-related productivity drops, medical costs, and legal fees.
Grocery/retail assaults jumped 63–75% from 2018–2020, with high-risk sectors like stores and convenience outlets leading homicide rates.
Active shooter incidents: 24 in 2024 (down 50% from 2023, but commerce sites remain prime targets); unchecked threats often escalate in factories and retail.

Theft & Shrink in Retail/Grocery

Retail shrink hit $45–132 billion in losses for 2024, projected over $53 billion by 2027—mostly from unchecked shoplifting and organized crime.
Shoplifting rates up 14% in 2024, with grocery stores easiest targets (46% of thieves agree); aggression tied to theft rose in 91% of retailers.

Insider Threats & Sabotage

Insider incidents surged 28% from 2023–2024; motivations include revenge (45%) and sabotage (40%), targeting data, equipment, or processes.
Chemical/manufacturing sites vulnerable: Disgruntled insiders cause sabotage via noncompliance, contamination, or system damage—leading to shutdowns and fines.

Regulatory & Insurance Penalties

OSHA fines for violence prevention failures: Up to $16,550 per serious violation in 2025 (from $16,131); willful/repeat up to $165,514.
No assessments = higher premiums: Businesses without programs face 10–50% hikes; many see drops of 11–18% with proactive training like ours.

Business Buildings & Commercial Properties

Service Name: Advent Secure Commercial Building Risk Assessment Time on-site: 3–6 hours Report delivered: 48 hours Pricing: $0.25 – $1.25 per square foot (includes travel anywhere in NC) Examples:

Multi-tenant strip centers & campuses receives volume discount

The 60-Second Business-Focused Overview

We scout your property exactly like a burglar, inside-job thief, active shooter, or corporate espionage team would. We expose the 37 commercial vulnerabilities that cause 94% of break-ins, workplace violence, and six-figure theft losses—then give you a board-ready, photo-packed action plan you can hand your contractor or facilities team.

The 8 Commercial Layers We Review

Perimeter & Delivery/Loading Dock Threats
Access-Control & Key-System Exploitation
Cash, Inventory & Data Protection Gaps
Active-Shooter & Workplace Violence Kill Zones
Camera, Lighting & Alarm Reality Test
Insider-Threat & Hostile Termination Hotspots
Life-Safety & Business-Continuity Sabotage Risks
Industry-Specific Commercial Risks

If you would like to know more about the service at Advent Secure, please email Efen@adventsecure.com or call (916)895-4822.