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Statewide School Security Assessment Underway in Tennessee

May 25, 2018

The first-ever state review at all 1,800 schools in Tennessee is underway.

Most Emergency Physicians Report Hospitals Not "Fully Prepared" for Disasters, Mass Casualty Incidents

May 23, 2018

Nine in 10 emergency physicians responding to a new poll say that in the past month, they have experienced shortages or absences of critical medicines in their emergency departments.

U.S. Workforce Drug Use at Highest Level in a Decade

May 16, 2018

The analysis of 2017 data suggests shifting patterns of drug use, with cocaine and amphetamines positivity surging in some areas of the county and marijuana positivity rising sharply in states with newer recreational use statutes. Prescription opiate positivity rates declined dramatically on a national basis.

CenturyLink Field Receives Homeland Security SAFETY Act Certification

May 11, 2018

CenturyLink Field, home of the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks and Major League Soccer’s Sounders FC, has received SAFETY Act Designation and Certification, the highest level of accreditation awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, Indiana - Security Magazine

Is Armed Security the Key to Better Hospital Safety?

How Parkview Health is employing armed security officers to secure its facilities and reduce crime

Ed Finkel

May 9, 2018

Hospitals can be dangerous places. From 2012 to 2014, healthcare institutions reported a 40 percent increase in violent crime, with more than 10,000 incidents mostly directed at employees.

The 100 Most Dangerous Cities in America

May 8, 2018

East St. Louis, Illinois; Darby Borough, Pennsylvania; and Opa Locka, Florida are among the the top 10 most dangerous cities in the U.S., according to a report.

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Surge Protectors Save Property Management Company Thousands in Replacement Equipment

May 8, 2018

Lightning is known to occur on average 44 times a second over the entire earth, totaling nearly 1.4 billion flashes a year.

The New Science of Criminal Apprehension and Prevention

May 4, 2018

According to FBI crime statistics released in September of 2017, crime increased in the U.S. for the second consecutive year – posting a 4.1-percent surge last year compared to previous figures.

SIA Announces Keynote Speakers for Cyber:Secured Forum

May 4, 2018

The Security Industry Association (SIA), PSA Security Network and ISC Security Events have announced the keynote speakers for the upcoming Cyber:Secured Forum.

Insider Threat: Why Physical Security Still Reigns

Cybersecurity gets much attention, yet physical security and investigations are still a key element in enterprise security, particularly with insider threats