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Allied Universal announced a new acquisition of Star Protection Agency, the largest locally-owned security firm in Hawaii.

Thanks to smarter new fire panels and retrofitting of existing fire prevention equipment, a significant medical complex is now much safer. 

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the Department of Education and Virginia State Police will collaborate to develop a crisis management program focusing on school safety.

Tokyo International Airport, or Haneda Airport, will install security screening technology from Smiths Detection to improve wait times while maintaining airport security.

Security leaders are carefully building a culture of support, focused on prioritizing mental health, work-life balance and empathy.

The U.S. federal government has released a list of recommendations for counter-drone security measures and legislation at the national level.

Security leader Kirsten Provence has been named Executive Director of Security Programs and Governance at Kaiser Permanente's National Security Services.

Seven security organizations, including ASIS International and the National Association of State Fire Marshals, have sent a letter to Virginia legislature concerning conflicts of interest in a study group focusing on the use of active shooter prevention hardware in public buildings.

A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 57.7% of U.S. residents have antibodies consistent with a previous COVID-19 infection.

Physical security systems can protect organizations from security threats, but they also open up cyberattack vectors. These four security tips can help leaders harden their security technology.