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The 100 Most Dangerous Cities in America

May 8, 2018

East St. Louis, Illinois; Darby Borough, Pennsylvania; and Opa Locka, Florida are among the the top 10 most dangerous cities in the U.S., according to a report.

Mark Johnson Security Magazine November 2017

Mark Johnson: A PR Eye on Security

A Security 500 Thought Leader Profile

November 1, 2017

Johnson, who joined the university located in Minnesota in 2014 after a career in healthcare security, is focused on his mission to ensure every student knows and is comfortable with the Public Safety department, so if there’s ever an issue, they know what to do.

Frontex Assists Greece with Cross-Border Crime Efforts

January 1, 2017

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has begun collecting personal data of persons suspected of people smuggling, terrorism and other cross-border crimes collected as part of its operation in Greece.

The Science of Shoplifting

Diane Ritchey

January 1, 2017

Growing up, Dr. Read Hayes saw his father and grandfather, both physicians, study the human body and how disease affects it.

5 Methods to Prevent Permanent Graffiti Damage

Jake Oberle

November 22, 2016

Often considered a victimless crime, the presence of graffiti can do immense harm to homes and businesses. The perception of criminal activity – whether accurate or inaccurate – can ultimately deter potential customers from visiting a business, leading to less foot traffic and revenue loss.

Walmart's 'Second Chance' Program for Shoplifters

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2016

In criminology, examining why people commit crime is very important in the debate of how crime should be handled and prevented.

Japan's Secom Uses Drones for Work Site Surveillance

December 11, 2015

Japanese security company Secom will begin a new service using autonomous surveillance drones to monitor suspicious cars and individuals on the grounds of factories, stores and other work sites.

Villanova University to Arm its Police Force

October 20, 2015

Villanova University will add armed police officers starting next fall.

Securing Parking Lots with Infrastructure and Lighting

More than 110,000 property crimes occurred every year in commercial parking lots and garages between 2004 and 2008, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Claire Meyer

August 1, 2014

The key to gaining the full benefits of your security system is getting in early, Moreno says. If security can introduce plans for parking security technology before construction starts on a structure, the department can save up to 40 percent on infrastructure.

Maintaining Awareness with Day/Night Cameras

River Islands has been advertised as the ideal place to raise a family because of extensive surveillance technology, security checkpoints and other policing strategies.

Diane Ritchey

July 1, 2014

Violent crime has either steadily declined or increased, depending upon the part of the country, although consistent budget cuts are one reason that lawmakers in some municipalities have been forced to hire fewer police officers when new camera equipment will do.