Security powerhouse, Vector Security, has its own Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF), and it awards scholarships to loss prevention pros seeking their professional certifications.

Last month we marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania — a day that would forever change our great country.

Kudos to the more than 30 companies, and counting, that have already joined forces to sponsor the first annual Security Industry Softball Game, benefitting Mission 500, the non-profit organization that spearheads corporate responsibility in security and champions the needs of underprivileged children and communities in crisis. On game day — Saturday, September 12 — security sponsors across competitive lines, and in all facets of the industry at large, will suit up and take aim to hit ’em out of the park — Leonia, N.J., that is — with 100 percent of the funds raised going directly to benefit the respected World Vision charity.

As the holiday season just passed, it was heartwarming to see many security dealers and industry organizations involved in gift-giving and other charitable causes. Mission500 spearheaded a holiday gift giving campaign, and of course there were the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots™, the Salvation Army™, and countless other, equally worthy causes.