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Some FIPS Tips…

September 13, 2011
Doug Otto
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Since HSPD-12 was announced back in 2004, state and local government agencies as well major federal contractors have felt pressure to start incorporating FIPS-201 compliant cards and readers into their access control systems. Sometimes, these cards are called something else – for instance, they are referred to as CAC cards by the military.
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Technology at Work - Government: State and Local - September 2011

September 13, 2011
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Read about security at an arsenal, police headquarters, utilities and for the General Services Administration.
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Securing ‘Uncle Sam’

September 13, 2011
Diane Ritchey and Laura Stepanek
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Kansas City, Missouri. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Nashville Metropolitan Government. And Hennepin County, Minnesota. Four different government agencies that vary in size, physical characteristics, geography, history and culture. But the security directors responsible for securing these municipalities are finding common ground in their unique needs and challenges, which include funding, meeting demanding constituent needs and having the right technology.
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New and Resources - Government: State and Local - September 2011

September 13, 2011
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Read about the news and resources in this vertical sector. From counterterror technology to decorative bollards, this section provides you with new information on local and state government security.
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First Responders – There’s Need for Identity, Communications & Cooperation

October 08, 2010
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When disaster strikes, first responders from local, state and federal jurisdictions are called into service. Knowing who is who on the scene is critical — making secure, verifiable identity credentials
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‘Potboiler Story’ Persists: Federal Protective Service Contract Guard Force Headaches Linger

October 08, 2010
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A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report shows that the Federal Protective Service (FPS) still has widespread problems with its contract guard force. The report, “Federal Protective Service’s Contract Guard
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Cities Love Security Video, But What about Gunshot Location?

October 08, 2010
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There is no doubt that cities such as New York and Chicago have put together ever-increasing numbers of public and private cameras into giant surveillance networks. There are impressive successes
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From City Hall to the Courthouse to Postal Stations — White Powder Threat Continues to Gain Steam

October 08, 2010
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Anger, extreme politics, lopsided revenge. Whatever the cause, city, state, law enforcement and federal facilities now face a growing number of incidents of white powdery substances mailed to or left
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Government Building Terror Concern Tragically Elevated by Oklahoma City Bombing

October 08, 2010
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Access controls, bollards, barriers, setbacks from the street, better placement of daycare centers, more use of security video, better types of window glass and explosion-resistant curtains all fell into place
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Where All the Lights Are Bright

October 08, 2010
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Many cities attempting to revitalize their downtown areas and transform them into vibrant urban centers know that the first step is to reduce crime. With the creation of citywide surveillance
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