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The Los Angeles Airport police have a full-time emergency services unit armed with rifles and a tactical team that provides protection in those areas along with patrol officers

Addressing Terrorism and Crime in Your City: Why the Public and Private Sectors Need to Work Together

May 26, 2020

All too often, business leaders, city planners, fire departments, and law enforcement focus on their mandates to the exclusion of others. Unfortunately, this approach can lead to a breakdown in communication and missed opportunities. In the worst cases, it can create a lapse in security that could make their city and its citizens vulnerable to criminal activity and terrorist attacks. But, by eliminating these silos and fostering strong communication, stakeholders can share information that allows them to quickly address evolving situations.

Grocery Stores Add Extra Security during Coronavirus Outbreak

March 24, 2020

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Grocery stores are bringing on additional off-duty police officers and private security guards to help manage crowded aisles, long lines and jammed parking lots during the coronavirus outbreak.

22,000 Apples Stolen from Michigan Orchard

October 22, 2019

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Twenty-two thousand apples, or 7,000 pounds of fruit, has been stolen from an orchard farm in Linden, Mich.

New Sites Announced for the National Public Safety Partnership to Combat Crime

June 5, 2019

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Attorney General William P. Barr announced 10 new National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) sites in areas with elevated crime rates.

Crime and Murder Fell in America's Largest Cities in 2018

December 21, 2018

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A Brennan Center for Justice report has found that crime and murder in 2018 are declining nationwide.

UN Study Says Most Dangerous Place for Women is the Home

November 26, 2018

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The most dangerous place for women is the home, according to a new UN study.

Cybercrimes Remain Most Worrisome to Americans

November 14, 2018

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The frequency with which Americans worry about becoming the victim of a variety of different crimes is similar to last year, as they remain much more likely to fear being victimized by cybercrimes than traditional crimes.

Americans' Concerns About National Crime

November 13, 2018

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Just under half (49%) of Americans believe the problem of crime in the United States is very or extremely serious -- a 10-percentage-point drop from last year's 59% and the first time the number has been below 50% since 2005.

2018 Crime Rates Expected to Drop

September 20, 2018

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Crime and overall murder rates across US cities are projected to decline in 2018, continuing similar decreases from the previous year, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.

Survey says Most Americans Continue to Have Privacy and Security Concerns

August 20, 2018

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Privacy and security online continue to be major issues for Americans, according to an NTIA survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Effective Security Management, 7th Edition

Effective Security Management, 5e, teaches practicing security professionals how to build their careers by mastering the fundamentals of good management. Charles Sennewald brings a time-tested blend of common sense, wisdom, and humor to this bestselling introduction to workplace dynamics.

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Security Magazine

2020 May

This month in Security magazine, we highlight COVID-19 and enterprise security's response. How has the pandemic changed business continuity plans, and what lessons have been learned? Also this month, we profile Chris Hallenbeck, CISO at Tanium, his view on metrics and information security. In addition, security experts discuss video analytics, how to make AI work within your cyber strategy and more.

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