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Why Comprehensive Collection is Critical for Ballistics Analysis

A policy on comprehensive collection of cartridge casings can help police connect violent crimes and close more cases

April 24, 2018

What can police agencies do to lower their own rates of violent crime? There is no one single answer, because a wide variety of strategies and tools are required to combat violent crimes – but one of the most important practices is a policy of comprehensive collection and analysis of ballistic evidence during investigations of crime scenes where shots were fired.

IAHSS Publishes Guideline for Patient Violence Response

April 24, 2018

“Violence stemming from patients and patient visitors present considerable risk and concern to the healthcare industry. Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) should establish specific violence prevention and aggression management policies, processes and practices to deter, identify and manage violent events.”

To Curb Car Break-Ins, San Francisco Bolsters Garage Security

April 24, 2018

To address smash-and-grab car break-ins at the seven parking garages owned by the Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco officials are upping their game on security measures. Since May, the SFMTA has added high-definition security cameras, license plate readers, protective fencing, intercom systems and, in some locations, police officers, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

How to Build a Better Ballistics Analysis Strategy

Three key components every law enforcement agency needs to ensure a successful workflow, identify and apprehend suspects, and prevent the next shooting.

Sam Rabadi

April 16, 2018

One of the biggest challenges currently facing law enforcement is the continuing epidemic of gun violence afflicting many communities across our country.

Coachella Adds Drones, Armed Security

April 15, 2018

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is bolstering its risk mitigation stance with drones and armed security, hoping to prevent a mass attack like the Las Vegas shooting last October.

Schools Look for Funding to Upgrade Security After Mass Shooting

April 15, 2018

The Plano, Texas, ISD board of trustees approved a $2.7 million expenditure to update the Dallas-Fort Worth area schools’ video surveillance systems over the next year and a half.

The States Where Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors are the Highest

April 15, 2018

How have the levels and trends of burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors in the United States changed from 1990 to 2016 by state?

Can Deploying Security Entrances Enhance Guard Services?

Tracie Thomas

April 10, 2018

A complete physical security plan for your enterprise’s entrances and exits should consist of a balance between technology, education and manpower.

86,000 Gunfire Incidents Across the US in 2017

April 3, 2018

ShotSpotter's National Gunfire Index (NGI) study reports that the western region of the U.S. saw the most significant decrease in gunfire activity in 2017.

Secret Service Report Details Themes Among Mass Attackers

March 29, 2018

There were 23 mass attacks on US soil last year that resulted in 147 deaths, nearly 700 injuries, says a new Secret Service report.

Workplace violence remains one of the most complex challenges facing healthcare organizations today. For executive security professionals, the stakes have never been higher: protecting staff, patients, and visitors while preserving a culture of compassion, dignity, and service.

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Why Comprehensive Collection is Critical for Ballistics Analysis

IAHSS Publishes Guideline for Patient Violence Response

To Curb Car Break-Ins, San Francisco Bolsters Garage Security

How to Build a Better Ballistics Analysis Strategy

Coachella Adds Drones, Armed Security

Schools Look for Funding to Upgrade Security After Mass Shooting

The States Where Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors are the Highest

Can Deploying Security Entrances Enhance Guard Services?

86,000 Gunfire Incidents Across the US in 2017

Secret Service Report Details Themes Among Mass Attackers

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