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Fourth of July weekend shootings in Chicago left nine people dead and at least 53 others injured.

More than a third (38%) of Americans believe biometrics will increase their smartphone security, while 25% are skeptical and 37% don’t know.
 

 The Transportation Security Administration has paid passengers $3 million for losing, damaging or stealing items.

Seven sport security professionals will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues as part of the 2015 NCS4 Conference. 

Blackstone will sell AlliedBarton to Wendel SE for approximately $1.67 billion.

After at least 15 British tourists were killed in the Tunisian beach massacre June 26, Scotland Yard is increasing security measures for the Wimbledon tennis tournament, starting today.

Federal authorities have warned local law enforcement officials across the country about a heightened concern involving possible terror attacks during the July 4th holiday.

After three terrorist attacks occurred in close succession Friday, France has raised its security alert to the maximum level, and French President Francois Hollande has vowed to work with the Tunisian President to coordinate the countries' efforts to combat terrorism. 

In the past four years, the number of injury deaths increased significantly in 17 states, remained stable in 24 states and decreased in nine states.

A new study from NRF PROTECT finds that retailers lose billions of dollars to shoplifting, employee and vendor theft and administrative error – collectively known as inventory shrink.