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Miguel Sierra Named Seminole State’s New Director of Safety, Security

January 27, 2020

Seminole State College of Florida has welcomed Miguel Sierra as director of campus safety and security.

Solving the Guard Force Dilemma with Autonomous Robots

Houston Transit Authority Approves Robot Security Guards

January 27, 2020

Robot security guards are coming to a Houston-area transit center, park and ride lot and rail station in the coming months.

Tinder Introduces Panic Button Feature

January 27, 2020

Tinder has expanded safety efforts through a personal safety feature, a dedicated safety center and photo verification technology to its application.

Passenger Screening to Begin at 3 U.S. Airports for Coronavirus

January 24, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement enhanced health screenings to detect ill travelers traveling to the United States on direct or connecting flights from Wuhan, China.

Florida Schools Lag Behind on School Safety Measures

January 23, 2020

A Florida grand jury report says school districts continue to lag on safety measures following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

Business Leaders are Struggling to Adapt Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty

Tim Wren

January 22, 2020

Political and economic uncertainty are creating shifts in the global business landscape and leaving business leaders struggling to adapt.

New PSA Targets Risky Behavior on Railroad Tracks

January 21, 2020

Operation Lifesaver, Inc.(OLI) is launching a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign that brings attention to the dangerous distractions that could lead to unexpected and sometimes deadly tragedies for pedestrians on or near railroad tracks.

Philadelphia International Airport to Test Biometric Screening

January 17, 2020

Beginning January 21, 2020, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will implement a 45-day pilot of biometric screening technologies at three international gates to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) process departing passengers.

Study Finds Teens Feel Less Safe After Lockdown Drills

January 17, 2020

Teens who undergo school shooting training and lockdown drills feel more prepared — and less safe in school — says a new study published in the Journal of School Violence.

Global Terrorism Fell in 2018, but Financial Impact Increased

January 16, 2020

Global terrorism claimed less lives in 2018, but its economic and social impact remains widespread, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) from the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).