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White House Cyber Security Director Retiring

May 18, 2012

After a tumultuous "year of the hack," cyber security coordinator Howard Schmidt is retiring after two and half years in the role.

Securing Cities: Can We Do It Better?

What U.S. city governments can learn from Canada

Marleah Blades

May 1, 2012

Municipal governments present a challenging atmosphere for security. There’s the potential for leadership turnover at each election, and there are “politics,” which may manifest in strained relationships and difficulty accomplishing goals. Procurement rules and bureaucratic red tape can slow down even simple processes in some city governments, and then there are the challenges of zero-balance budgets.

Government Buildings, Officials Targeted

Richmond, Va., City Hall Threat But Panic Alarms Don't Work

Experts, Law Enforcement Say to Expect More During Election Year

December 30, 2011

The Richmond, Virginia Mayor’s Office is looking into better security systems at city hall after a man allegedly stormed into City Council offices and panic alarms failed.

Tried a US-wide Emergency Alert Test

First Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Hits Glitches

Some Failed to Air Test at all

November 14, 2011

A nationwide emergency alert test last week proved less than perfect with a number of technology and local coordination mistakes.

How Do You Manage Lower-Risk Offenders?

Darryl Martin

September 27, 2011

Our nation's continued budget woes are taking a toll at all levels of government, including local cities and counties that are struggling with higher costs, lower tax revenue collections and sometimes dwindling state and federal aid. The result is a need to look for lower-cost and less-labor-intensive ways to address a range of government security and law enforcement needs. When governments downsize, technology is a tool to help fill the gap.

Technology at Work - Government: State and Local - September 2011

September 13, 2011

Read about security at an arsenal, police headquarters, utilities and for the General Services Administration.

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.

Using Technology to Manage Lower-Risk Offenders

Darryl Martin

September 13, 2011

Our nation's continued budget woes are taking a toll at all levels of government, including local cities and counties that are struggling with higher costs, lower tax revenue collections and sometimes dwindling state and federal aid. The result is a need to look for lower-cost and less-labor-intensive ways to address a range of government security and law enforcement needs. When governments downsize, technology is a tool to help fill the gap.

Supreme Court Upholds NASA Employee Background Checks

January 19, 2011

The Supreme Court ruled that the government, in its background investigations of employees, can ask about their drug treatment, medical conditions or other personal information.