Poking or physically harassing police officers could result in up to four years in prison, according to a bill recently passed by the New York State Senate.
U.S. Border Agents Can Search Travelers' Electronics for Signs of Terrorist or Other Illegal Activity, and Can Copy and Keep Files.
U.S. border agents are allowed to search a traveler’s laptop, cellphone or other electronic device and keep copies of any data on them based on no more than a hunch, according to an internal study from the Homeland Security Department.
More than 1.6 million Americans were victims of smartphone theft last year, and law enforcement is meeting with phone manufacturers to brainstorm solutions.
The House of Representatives passed a $39 billion Department of Homeland Security spending bill for next fiscal year that would boost its funding by nearly $1 billion.
The Obama administration acknowledged that it is collecting a massive amount of telephone records from at least one telephone carrier, saying it's necessary to protect Americans against attack.
The National Retail Federation’s ninth annual Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Survey found that 93.5 percent of retailers say they have been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year, down slightly from 96.0 percent in 2012.
Facing fierce opposition from lawmakers, flight crews and airlines, the TSA has dropped its proposal to allow passengers to carry small knives, souvenir bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment onto planes.
The behavioral detection screening program has 2,800 employees and no comprehensive training program, leaving many in Washington to wonder whether the program should be expanded.
Plans to move visitor screening to Ellis Island have been called off due to disagreements over security procedure with the Department of the Interior, local law enforcement and politicians.
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