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Majority of Americans Want Ban on Handguns in Checked Baggage

January 11, 2017

Most Americans, including half of independents and Republicans, support a ban on checking handguns into aircraft baggage.

Global Suicide Terrorism Hits Record High in 2016

January 7, 2017

Last year was the deadliest recorded for suicide bombings, with more than 5,650 people killed worldwide.

New Missouri Law Makes Fighting and Bullying in Schools a Felony

January 2, 2017

A new law that took effect in Missouri on Jan. 1 delivers swift punishments for fighting and bullying in schools.

Missouri State Names Emergency Preparedness Manager

December 16, 2016

Springfield, MO Fire Chief David Hall will join Missouri State University as its first emergency preparedness manager.

Washington State Legislators Propose Bill to Allow Guns into Sports Stadiums

December 12, 2016

Legislators in the state of Washington have proposed a bill that would permit guns in sports stadiums.

Global Climates: Who Suffers Most From Extreme Weather Events?

December 5, 2016

Which country suffers the most from extreme weather events?

Terrorism Deaths Fall Globally

November 17, 2016

The total number of deaths caused by terrorism decreased by 10% to 29,376 in 2015, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2016.

Study Analyzes Bomb Threats in Schools

October 31, 2016

According to the Educator’s School Safety Network (ESSN), a national non-profit school safety organization, the vast majority of media reports related to school safety this school year have been about bomb threats.

76% of North American Public Safety Agencies will have Implemented New 9-1-1 Technologies in 2017

October 13, 2016

Stratus Technologies, Inc., a provider of continuous availability solutions, revealed the results of its fourth annual Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Survey.