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Homeland Security Public-Private Partnership

2011 DHS Chemical Sector Security Summit Registration Now Open

July Event in Baltimore

March 23, 2011

The summit features demonstrations and workshops and aims at security executives whose enterprises often are covered under CFATS.

On the Track of OSAC: Dubai - ISMA/OSAC Regional Security Conference

John McClurg

March 22, 2011

Well-rested from our February foray into Iraq, Peter Ford and I are once again converging on a site in the Mid-East—not for a Country Council this time--but rather a large gathering of more than 225 Regional Security Officers, OSAC analysts, and Private-Sector Security Representatives...

E-Verify Goes to Potential Employees

Do-it-yourself E-Verify Employment Check for Homeland Security Needs

Starts with Selected States First

March 21, 2011

Self Check is the first online program offered directly to workers and job seekers. This voluntary, free, fast and secure service was developed through a partnership between DHS and the Social Security Administration.

Yet Another Airport Security Breach

Mentally-ill Man Held after Sneaking Past Security at JFK, Boarding Flights Without a Ticket

Suspect Used a Stolen Boarding Pass

March 21, 2011

The plane was taxiing to the runway when flight attendants noticed the man did not have a seat and all the rows were filled with passengers.

Embracing Change: The Key to the Future of Security

Mike Howard

March 19, 2011

Over the last two decades, the security business has evolved at a pace never before seen. We all seem to have more and more of thosedays when NOTHING works as planned.

Retailers Contend with Sophisticated Thefts

Organized Retail Theft: Shoplifters Continue to Steal Baby Formula

Certain Items More Attractive to Thieves

March 18, 2011

The vice president of industry relations for the Food Marketing Institute sees the thefts as part of a growing problem with organized retail crime.

Biggest Potential Terror Attacks Need Complex Planning

Security and Life Safety Among Plans to Combat a Nuclear Terror Strike in the U.S.

Government Takes a Think Out of the Box View

March 18, 2011

First responders can save more lives by focusing on victims with moderate injuries rather than on those whose injuries are severe.

More Help in Disaster Responding

CDC Develops Crisis Response Toolkit for Public Health Response Authorities

Private-Public Partnerships Get Assistance

March 14, 2011

There is now more help when it comes to public health practitioners and emergency management officials in determining the health status and basic needs of the affected community.

More Fallout from Fort Hood Shooting

Army Reprimands Nine Officers in Fort Hood Shooting

Failures Identified

March 14, 2011

Army officers will receive punishments ranging from oral reprimands to the far more serious written letter of censure that is considered a career-ender.

Allegedly Lied to Federal Law Enforcement