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Top School Security Concerns During Election Day

October 30, 2016

With Election Day just days away, schools across the country are preparing to open their doors to the public to operate as polling locations.

U.S. Violence Rates Flat Last Year

October 25, 2016

From 2014 to 2015, there was no statistically significant change in the overall rate of violent crime, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).

Half of All American Adults are in a Police Face Recognition Database

October 21, 2016

Half of American adults – more than 117 million people – are in a law enforcement face recognition network, according to a report.

Connecticut Names State's First Chief Cybersecurity Risk Officer

October 13, 2016

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy announced the hire of Arthur House as chief cybersecurity risk officer, the first to fill the role for the state.

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.

NYC Bridges and Tunnels Getting Facial Recognition Technology

October 7, 2016

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a plan to revamp New York City’s bridges and tunnels, including equipping 10 bridges and tunnels leading into the city with facial recognition and license plate reading technology.

Working in the Public Interest

How MITRE President and CEO Al Grasso and his vision are providing innovative, practical solutions for some of the nation’s most critical challenges.

Diane Ritchey

October 1, 2016

Ask a CEO how he or she rose to the top, and they’ll typically cite a litany of past upper level executive management roles, with a clear strategy to get there.

Charlie Phalen to Head Background Check Bureau

September 30, 2016

Charles Phalen will head the Office of Personnel Management's National Background Investigations Bureau.

FCC Upgrades Mobile Emergency Alert System

September 30, 2016

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to update and strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

DOJ Awards $20 Million to Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Programs

September 27, 2016

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced awards totaling more than $20 million to 106 state, city, tribal and municipal law enforcement agencies to establish and enhance law enforcement body-worn camera programs across the U.S.