Articles Tagged with ''law enforcement''

DoJ Releases $500 Million for Hiring Law Enforcement Officers, School Safety and Combating Illicit Drugs

February 5, 2020

The Justice Department announced that the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has released more than $500 million in grant solicitations under the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and several other grant programs that advance community policing, keep school students safe and promote the health and safety of law enforcement officers.

Savalas Kidd Named Executive Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police at University of Dayton

January 22, 2020

The University of Dayton has named Savalas Kidd, a 25-year decorated police veteran, as executive director of public safety and chief of police. Kidd has served as UD's assistant chief of police since 2017.

FBI Report Shows Decrease in Violent and Property Crime from 2018 Statistics

January 22, 2020

Preliminary statistics show overall declines in both violent and property crime in the first half of 2019 compared to the same time frame the previous year, according to FBI crime statistics.

Sen. Schumer Plans to Increase House of Worship Security Grants

January 10, 2020

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer says the number of violent attacks on religious institutions and members of religious groups is a national crisis that demands a much stronger federal response.

Eric Clay: Addressing Healthcare Security Challenges

How does Eric Clay, System Director of Public Safety for CoxHealth, address common healthcare security challenges, and what initiatives has he taken to improve the safety of staff and patients?

Maria Henriquez

January 3, 2020

Providing a safe and secure environment where clinical staff can focus on administering excellent patient care requires the CoxHealth Public Safety team to address all challenges head-on. How does Eric Clay, System Director of Public Safety, provide a safe and secure environment?

NY Mayor de Blasio Launches New Crime Prevention Efforts to Combat Hate, Anti-Semitism

January 2, 2020

NY Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of new multi-ethnic interfaith Neighborhood Safety Coalitions, increased NYPD presence, and new Department of Education lesson plans and curriculum as part of the City’s commitment to the prevention of hate crimes and anti-Semitic attacks.

Operation Relentless Pursuit to Combat Crime in US Most Violent Cities

December 20, 2019

Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit, an initiative aimed at combating violent crime in seven of America’s most violent cities through a surge in federal resources.

Facebook Refuses to Give Law Enforcement Access to Its Messaging App, WhatsApp

December 11, 2019

Facebook said it would proceed with “end-to-end” encryption for its WhatsApp and Messenger services, rejecting a U.S. and Attorney General William P. Barr's plea to allow government access.

FBI Releases 2018 NIBRS Crime Data

December 11, 2019

The FBI released details on nearly 6.6 million criminal offenses reported to its National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) in 2018.

Protecting Students, Staff and Community at Marymount California University

Learn about Hector Rodriguez, Director of Public Safety and Security at Marymount California University.

Maria Henriquez

December 4, 2019

How does Hector Rodriguez, Director of Public Safety and Security at Marymount California University, secure the campus, residential areas, staff members and students?

Digital threats to executives and other high-profile employees are evolving faster than most corporate protection programs. Learn why modern executive protection programs require data-driven, intelligence-led strategies to keep pace with the magnitude of today’s threats.

Learn how modern security teams are evolving from alert-driven workflows to outcome-driven operations and how AI is enabling faster, more confident decisions at every stage of the incident response lifecycle.