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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.

After a tornado struck the Edwardsville, Illinois Amazon warehouse, a workplace safety review by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found flaws in the facility's emergency action plan (EAP).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released 2021 mortality data, noting COVID-19 as the third leading underlying cause of death in the United States for the year.

St. Petersburg, Florida Police Department deployed a drone detection solution for better event security at the 2022 Firestone Grand Prix. 

Two-way radios remain a trusted source for critical, real-time communications, bringing greater efficiency across incident response, emergency management and security operations.

New York City combats traffic violence and deaths with bike lane hardening, pedestrian walkways and bus lane designation, as well as restructuring the on-street parking systems.

The Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) released crisis guidelines to help K-12 security leaders and security teams at institutions of higher education prepare for and respond to large-scale emergencies.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will make its Zero Tolerance policy against unruly passengers permanent.  

Gun violence in America continues to reach staggering heights, with mass shootings taking place around the country. Security leaders can better understand public perception of gun violence by examining new research and planning their next steps.