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Study Says Body-Worn Cameras Reduce Complaints Against Police

October 7, 2016

Results from research at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology show that the use by officers of body-worn cameras is associated with a 93% reduction in citizen complaints against police.

Study Examines Shootings at U.S. Colleges

October 5, 2016

Shootings on college campuses over the last five years have more than doubled since a similar period a decade earlier.

Ensuring the Safe Passage of Goods

Areas of security focus within the seaport environment include cybersecurity, physical security and other miscellaneous security risks.

Jim Romeo

October 1, 2016

American ports, terminals, ships, refineries and their support systems are vital components of our nation’s critical infrastructure, national security and economy.

Preventing Aggression and Violence Through Education

Campus Security Moves to the Fore at Colleges and Universities

Mass shootings, terrorism and campus carry all top of mind for security personnel.

Ed Finkel

October 1, 2016

College campuses historically have been shy about emphasizing their security policies and procedures, not wanting anxious parents or prospective students to think that a visible security force, camera equipment or other evidence of being watchful means their students are particularly vulnerable.

FCC Upgrades Mobile Emergency Alert System

September 30, 2016

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to update and strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

Airports Increasingly Invest in Security Technology

September 27, 2016

Airports are placing a higher priority on IT investments for passenger and airport security with 50% rating it a high priority, up from 37% last year.