by Jim Foston | Jan 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Slap of Reality: Waking Up from the Canadian Dream By Jim Foston For decades, Canada has been sleepwalking through history. We have been swaddled in a comforting blanket of politeness, believing our “special relationship” with the United States was...
by Jim Foston | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Jim Foston, PID Certified Adult Educator & Founder, The Foston Group In the security industry, there is a growing desire to be recognized as “First Responders.” We see the respect given to Police, Fire, and EHS, and we want to share in that title....
by Jim Foston | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Jim Foston In the world of intelligence and security, words matter. When the United States publishes a new National Security Strategy (NSS), it is not just a suggestion; it is an instruction manual for how the superpower intends to interact with the world. I have...
by Jim Foston | Dec 7, 2025 | National Security
By Jim Foston, Founder, The Foston Group – SafeWork Consulting Inc. I have spent my professional life in public safety and security. My career has spanned Military National Defence, serving as a 911 Manager and Trainer for the RCMP focused on community safety, and...
by Jim Foston | Dec 7, 2025 | Security Officer Training
The Critical Link: Addressing Safety and Security Failures at the Source In our previous articles, we highlighted systemic issues plaguing the security workforce—from inconsistent operational standards to critical gaps in compliance and officer safety. These problems...
