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70% of Occupational Violence Occurs in Healthcare Industry

August 26, 2019

A study by the Crisis Prevention Institute has found that the majority of occupational violence occurs in healthcare settings.

Why the El Paso Massacre Was a Security Failure

Tom M. Conley

August 26, 2019

My first thought on August 3, 2019, when learning about the mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, was if a good friend of mine who lives there was safe.

ASIS Announces Keynote Speaker for GSX 2019

August 23, 2019

Dr. Ian Bremmer, Expert on Global Geopolitics and Political Risk, will open the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019, to be held September 8-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Futurizing IoT Security for Smart Cities

David Close

August 23, 2019

Many view smart cities as the future of urban living, promising to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of city services and the quality of life for residents while helping cities keep pace with growth and the associated pressure on aging infrastructures.

ID Theft Ring Targeted Military Members and Veterans

August 23, 2019

Federal authorities in San Antonio, Tex. have uncovered an international theft ring that targeted thousands of veterans and their dependents – taking their personal information to steal millions of dollars in benefits.

Dean Stecklair Named 2018 Amtrak Police Department Officer of the Year

August 20, 2019

Dean Stecklair has been chosen as the 2018 Amtrak Police Department (APD) Officer of the Year in recognition of his significant efforts in keeping customers, employees and the public safe while on duty.

Report Lists States With the Most and Least Identity Theft

August 15, 2019

The number of identity theft reports shot up from about 86,000 in 2001 to a peak of 490,000 reports in 2015, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Video Management Systems for Your Security Enterprise

How can a VMS provide you with a set of tools to give you timely access to your surveillance video?

Adam Stone

August 12, 2019

Security professionals must understand drones, conduct security, assess limitations and implement a drone response plan to mitigate its threats and attacks.

Another key piece of creating a safe environment at airports is proper screening of employees and contractors to reduce the chance of an insider threat

Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport Suffers Security Breach

August 9, 2019

Investigations are underway after a man was caught on surveillance video breaking into an airplane at the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport in Oklahoma.