Security matters, it is the difference between lives lived in fear and oppression and lives lived in freedom and liberty. It is second on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs just above the likes of food, water and sleep.

Security doesn’t start at the federal, state, or local level, it starts with you!

Ultimately you are responsible for the security of your community, family and yourself. While physical security plays a part in this, it is mostly about a security attitude. Taking ownership of security needs around you and not delegating it to a faceless organization.

Americans have given up the responsibility and authority for their security to government and non-government entities through apathy and lack of awareness. They need to step up and realize that they are best suited to determine what security they need for themselves, their family and their community.

Jorge Perez hopes to raise the awareness through his blog Why Security Matters and what you can do to change the status quo.

Jorge Perez, CPP, has been employed by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security since 2002. He has worked as a first-line supervisor, security coordination center watch officer, security inspector and investigator. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Security Management and a Master’s degree in Homeland Security. As a Certified Protection Professional, (CPP) he is Board certified in Security Management. He served honorably for ten years the U.S. Marines. He is currently involved in inspecting and testing aviation security. And he investigates security incidents at a major U.S. Airport.