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Violent Crimes Most Likely to Occur At Night

June 14, 2019

When are criminals active during the day? The Crimes at Night: Analyzing Police Incident Reports in Major Cities reveals that during the week, violent crimes occur most often at night.

Violent Crime Rate Remained Unchanged; Property Crime Rate Declined in 2014

August 31, 2015

The violent crime rate did not change significantly in 2014 compared to 2013, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).

Robber Steals $53 Million Worth of Jewels in Cannes

July 28, 2013

An armed robber held up a jewelry exhibition in the French resort city of Cannes on Sunday, stealing jewels worth $53 million.

CTA Says Thefts Up, but Robberies Decline

October 27, 2012

Thefts on the CTA increased 16 percent in the first nine months of the year compared with the same period in 2011.

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Masked Robbers Nab $2 Million in Gold and Jewels from Museum

October 2, 2012

Armed with pickaxes, masked robbers held up the California State Mining and Mineral Museum on Friday, stealing an estimated $2 million in jewels and gold.

Unique Challenges for Convenience Store Security

June 11, 2012

Convenience stores (c-stores) are unique commercial properties in that they are usually open 24-hours, are largely cash-based businesses, can be operated by one clerk, and are conveniently located for quick in-and-out shopping, according to Chris McGoey, who specializes in security at these businesses.

Chicago Man Found in Possession of $1M of Stolen Goods

June 6, 2012

The stolen items included 200 bicycles, 200 strollers, 100 golf clubs, TV sets, jewelry and laptop computers, along with more than 50 garage door openers.

Convenience Store Robberies Skyrocket in England

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May 22, 2012

Throughout 2011, the number of convenience store robberies increased by 102 percent, but the cost per incident fell.

Security Video Captures Violent Attack, Helps Make Arrest

November 15, 2011

Police have arrested a homeless man in connection with a violent robbery of an elderly man in a Bronx apartment building earlier this month and that was captured on surveillance video. Cameron Roebuck, 20, faces robbery charges.

Pandemics, Recessions and Disasters: Insider Threats During Troubling Times

ON DEMAND: The insider threat—consisting of scores of different types of crimes and incidents—is a scourge even during the best of times. But the chaos, instability and desperation that characterize crises also catalyze both intentional and unwitting insider attacks. Learn how your workers, contractors, volunteers and partners are exploiting the dislocation caused by today's climate of Coronavirus, unemployment, disinformation and social unrest.

Industrial Cybersecurity: What Every Food & Bev Executive Needs to Know

ON DEMAND: There's a lot at stake when it comes to cybersecurity. Reputation, productivity, quality. Join us to discuss the future of your global security strategy and a path forward with trusted partners Cisco and Rockwell Automation, and turn your Food & Bev security challenges into strategic advantages that drive business value.

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