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Index Assesses US States for Emergency Preparedness and Health Security

August 22, 2016

An annual assessment of health security and preparedness shows the nation is relatively well-prepared for managing an emergency, although performance on some measures in specific states can be improved.

Smarter City Security: Mapping the Path to Success

Through partnerships, grant competitions and technology, cities nationwide are utilizing security to push their economies and quality of life forward.

August 1, 2016

A few months ago, cities around the world anxiously awaited for the results of the Global Cities Index, which identifies the world’s top 125 cities on the basis of their ability to attract and retain global capital, people and ideas, as well as sustain that performance in the long term.

Brazilian Government Provides Extra $26 million for Rio 2016 Security

July 19, 2016

The Brazilian government is granting the country's armed forces an extra US $26 million to ensure security at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

India’s Public Buses to Be Fitted with Panic Buttons

July 18, 2016

The Indian government has announced a new measure to increase safety for women—panic buttons aboard public buses.

France Launches a Terrorism App

July 18, 2016

The French government launched a mobile phone application that allows people to be kept constantly informed of terrorist attacks and how to proceed.

Proposal Bans Police From Accepting Nonprofit ID Card

July 18, 2016

Some North Carolina lawmakers are trying to remove an exemption in an immigration law passed last year that allows law enforcement to use identification cards from local government or nonprofit organizations to determine a person’s identity or residency.

Canada May Introduce Gender-Neutral ID Cards

July 18, 2016

The Canadian government is exploring the possibility of using gender-neutral options on identity cards.

Federal Cybersecurity Continues to Struggle

July 18, 2016

Despite repeated high-profile breaches, federal government continues to struggle with its job of keeping personal data and public infrastructure safe.

RIT Team Wins State Department Challenge to Combat Terrorism

June 29, 2016

A social media campaign created by Rochester Institute of Technology students took top prize in a global challenge to counter terrorist propaganda online.

Voters Divided on Government Role with Gun Control

June 26, 2016

Fifty percent of voters say that they are concerned that the government will go too far in restricting the rights of citizens to own guns, according to a NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.