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Protecting the Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza

November 22, 2019

The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a living testament and tribute to the victims of the atrocities of the Holocaust.

In Response to Mass Shootings, Increased Security Personnel Isn’t Always the Answer

More security officers won’t necessarily save lives if a mass shooting occurs. It takes effective communication to mount an effective response.

Drew Steward

November 21, 2019

People across the nation are on edge. As of September 2019, the U.S. had seen 283 mass shootings since the start of the year.

Uber Will Allow Drivers and Users to Record Audio

November 21, 2019

Uber is set to release new audio features to its app that will allow for increased security.

Deaths From Terrorism Down, but Number of Countries Affected by Terrorism is Growing

November 21, 2019

Deaths from terrorism fell for the fourth consecutive year, after peaking in 2014. The number of deaths has now decreased by 52 percent since 2014, falling from 33,555 to 15,952, says the 2019 Global Terrorism Index.

'Junior's Law' Would Require NY Business Owners to Install Panic Buttons

November 19, 2019

A proposed law in New York City would create a panic button program for small businesses.

Tyler ISD Names New Director of Safety & Security

November 19, 2019

Jeffrey Millslagle has been named the new Director of Safety and Security for the Tyler, Texas ISD.

Sen. Feinstein Asks DoJ to Prevent Drones From Interfering With Firefighting Efforts

November 17, 2019

Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) called on the Department of Justice to exercise its legal authority to prevent drones from interfering with firefighting efforts in California and throughout the West.

Plum School District, PA Builds Security Vestibule

November 17, 2019

Plum School District in Pennsylvania built a $157,000 20-by-18 foot security facility with features such as bullet-resistant glass and many large monitors that enable access to more than 360 video surveillance cameras throughout the district.

Chad Wolf Named Acting DHS Secretary

November 15, 2019

The United States Senate confirmed Chad F. Wolf to become the Under Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY).