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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).

Cyber Leads Global Business Risks for First Time: Allianz Risk Barometer 2020

January 15, 2020

For the first time ever, Cyber incidents ranks as the most important business risk globally in the ninth Allianz Risk Barometer 2020, relegating perennial top peril Business interruption (BI) to second place.

Oklahoma Bill Introduced to Improve Public Safety

January 15, 2020

Legislation filed in Oklahoma would establish an organizational framework for addressing natural disasters in the state.

$14 Billion in Weather and Climate Disasters for US Last Year

January 14, 2020

In 2019, the U.S. experienced 14 weather and climate disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion each and totaling approximately $45 billion.

Product Spotlight

Product Spotlight on Guardhouses & Guarding Tools

Maria Henriquez

January 13, 2020

What solutions are security officers and enterprises using to manage risk and deter crime in the guarding industry?

Vermont Bill Would Ban Cellphone Use for Anyone Under Age 21

January 13, 2020

Vermont Sen. John Rodgers has introduced legislation to ban the use of cellphones for anyone under the age of 21.

Sen. Schumer Plans to Increase House of Worship Security Grants

January 10, 2020

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer says the number of violent attacks on religious institutions and members of religious groups is a national crisis that demands a much stronger federal response.

SIA Announces Winners of the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship

January 10, 2020

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected five recipients for the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community of young security professionals that supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent.