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Study: The Billion-Dollar Psychological Effects of Dirty Bombs

April 24, 2012

The ongoing cost of a dirty bomb in downtown Los Angeles would measure around $16 billion, a University of Southern California research study concluded.

2012 Aspen Security Forum Lineup Announced

April 18, 2012

Key speakers at the July event include Admirals William McRaven and James Stavridis.

Aimed at Enterprises

DHS Creates Rick Rescorla National Award For Resilience

Honors September 11 Hero

March 27, 2012

The Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience is the first national resilience award for superior leadership and innovation by a nongovernmental individual or organization.

Team Joins Biometrics and Gunshot Detection

March 13, 2012

Two companies have joined forces to create the world's first instantaneous gunshot detection and facial recognition system, according to an article from Security CCTV News.

More Broadcast Choices? It’s a Good Thing

Bill Zalud

March 1, 2012

That is, if it works. At 2:00 pm one day last November, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Communications Commission held a first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The plan was that all publicly-accessible television and radio stations would run the announcement.

Federal Legislation Loosens Up Regulations

Corporate Use of Drones in U.S. Flying Closer to Reality

Expect Corporate and Law Enforcement Applications

February 18, 2012

President Obama just signed legislation which directs the Federal Aviation Administration to create regulations to allow greater use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the U.S.

White Powder Threats Continue to Today

2001 Anthrax Attacks Cost $320 Million for Cleanups

New Tally While Controversy Over Attacker Continues

February 13, 2012

A recent study by researchers at Concordia University in Montreal has priced cleanup of facilities impacted by the 2001 anthrax attacks at about $320 million.

Top Security Guarding Companies Report 2012

Security Officers: A Matter of Values

Bill Zalud

February 1, 2012

Larry McEvoy really digs his job. His firm, CONSOL Energy, a leading diversified energy company, helps generate two-thirds of the nation’s power supply, responsible for mining more high-quality bituminous coal than any other U.S. producer as well as the largest gas producer in Appalachia.

More than Footballs in the Air

Flying Manhole Covers May Prove a Super Bowl XLVI Security Concern

Tech Includes Situation Awareness at New Command Center

January 31, 2012

Law enforcement, NFL and stadium security will coordinate photo and video data to including patrols and a new command center. But exploding street manholes could provide a security twist.

Securing ‘Uncle Sam’

Diane Ritchey Laura Stepanek

September 13, 2011

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.