Media

The Treadstone Group and its founder, Ross Bulla, are regularly featured in international media, and are available to speak at, or instruct, your organization.

Recent Headlines

AMERICAN CITY & COUNTY magazine published a September 2005 article, "10 ways to help deter terror attacks," by Ross Bulla.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL interviewed Ross Bulla in a July 15, 2005 article, "U.S. Looks to Israel on Suicide Bombs."

BUILDINGS.COM featured “10 Steps to Deter or Mitigate Terror Attacks” by Ross Bulla, July 2005.

KFWB NEWS 980 (Las Angeles) interviewed Ross on the subject of terror threats in their city.

WCNC-TV (Ch. 36/Cable 6) Interviewed and cited Ross Bulla in a segment regarding a female who stole credit cards, cash and other items from restaurants and high-rise offices in Charlotte; June 30, 2005.

NATIONAL UNDERWRITER magazine interviewed Ross Bulla for a May 2005 article, "Tips for Risk Managers on Terrorism."

1150 WIMA, a Clear Channel Communications station, interviewed Ross Bulla on the tenth anniversary of the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building; April 19, 2005.

Ross Bulla spoke on conducting site security surveys at the Physical Security: Introductory Applications & Technology seminar sponsored by ASIS International, on February 7, 2005, Washington, DC.

SECURITY magazine featured Ross' advice on mitigating terror threats in its January 2005 issue.

Ross spoke on facility security and target hardening to an audience attending the Safe Spaces: Designing for Security and Civic Values conference, sponsored by the American Society for Landscape Architects and sponsors including: the American Planning Association, American Institute of Architects, US General Services Administration, National Institute of Building Sciences, and The Infrastructure Security Partnership. July 26, 2004, Chicago, IL.

Ross was heavily quoted in the May/June 2004 issue of PUBLIC VENUE SECURITY magazine in an article titled "Low-Risk High-Rise: Elevating Security & Safety in Towers".

Ross Bulla was interviewed for a Q&A article in an issue of GOVERNMENT SECURITY magazine.

Ross Bulla was a featured speaker at The Total Facility Management Show in Chicago, April 2004, with respect to facility security and target hardening.

Ross was interviewed on April 1, 2004, by The CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR regarding the violent and gruesome attack in Iraq on members of a N.C. security firm.

Ross Bulla was interviewed and quoted in the March 29, 2004 ENQUIRER, regarding threats by Al Qaeda on the U.S. rail system.

Ross Bulla was the featured speaker at the quarterly meeting of the University Crime Prevention Council (Charlotte, NC) in February 2004. He advised corporate members on the process of creating a Business Continuity and Crisis Management plan.

Ross Bulla was interviewed on WBT talk radio, December 28, 2003, regarding the Department of Homeland Security's increase of the nation's threat level to HIGH (Orange).

Ross Bulla was the featured guest at NEWSWEEK ON AIR (ABC Radio), June 15, regarding newly discovered threats to gas stations and bridges by al Qaeda. The segment was also available for audio replay at MSNBC.COM.

Ross Bulla was an "expert panel" participant at the "Business as Usual? Your Company & Homeland Security" seminar, May 15, 2003, in Charlotte.

WBTV (CBS) interviewed Ross Bulla regarding homeland security threats and steps to mitigate risks to businesses.

The DENVER POST newspaper consulted Ross Bulla regarding an article on threats from surface to air missiles on airplanes in the U.S.

SECURITY magazine features ten helpful measures for facility managers in response to a terror threat, prepared and published by The Treadstone Group (March 2003).

The BALTIMORE SUN newspaper published an article quoting Ross Bulla with respect to enhanced security at office sites in direct response to the Iraqi war and increased terror threats (March 28, 2003).

The ENQUIRER recently interviewed Ross Bulla for an upcoming feature on the Department of Homeland Security's READY.GOV web site. To our knowledge, this article was never printed.

The Raleigh (NC) NEWS & OBSERVER cites Ross Bulla in an article on homeland security and threats to businesses and government agencies, March 20, 2003.

NBC NIGHTLY NEWS recently consulted Ross Bulla in preparation for a segment on measures to defend against weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).

The LINCOLN TIMES NEWS (Shoreline) featured The Treadstone Group and its contribution to counter-terrorism and homeland security.

The BOSTON GLOBE newspaper interviewed Ross regarding the inability of duct tape and plastic to protect residents from a WMD attack. (Feb. 13, 2003, Page A1)

HOMELAND SECURITY & DEFENSE cites Ross Bulla regarding how businesses should prepare for a potential terror attack. (Feb. 12, 2003)

FOX NEWS CHARLOTTE featured Ross Bulla in a segment demonstrating physical security precautions and terrorism countermeasures. (Feb. 9, 2003)

CORPORATE SECURITY newsletter features information regarding protecting corporate executives during public appearances and shareholders' meetings. (Feb. 15, 2003)

CANADIAN SECURITY MAGAZINE featured homeland security tips offered by Ross Bulla.

BBC RADIO interviewed Ross Bulla regarding homeland security and the profiling of foreign travelers on "Up All Night" hosted by Rod Sharp.

NBC6 television recently consulted us regarding what makes Charlotte, NC an attractive target for terrorists.

PUBLIC RISK magazine article by Ross Bulla regarding suicide bombings and securing government/public facilities. July 2002.

GOVSEC GOVERNMENT SECURITY CONFERENCE. Presentation by Ross Bulla regarding homeland security and securing government facilities. July 2002.

SECURITY MANAGEMENT magazine interview regarding intellectual property enforcement and investigation. August 2002.

SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE meeting presentation regarding homeland security and emerging threats. August 2002.

ASIS INTERNATIONAL annual seminar presentation on investigating intellectual property infringements. October 2001; September 2002.

POLICE magazine interview regarding suicide bombings.

BUILDING OPERATING MANAGEMENT magazine interview regarding physical security following 9-11. October 2002.

CORPORATE SECURITY newsletter interview regarding protecting against suicide bombings. May 31, 2002.

WBT talk radio interview on "dirty" bombs. Summer 2002.

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER articles on The Treadstone Group and its services, or Ross Bulla: October 1999; April 2002; July 2002.

CAROLINA BUSINESS journal on the use of armed security. July 1999.

USA TODAY article regarding suicide bombings and security. Used as uncited resource.