Off-Duty Firefighter Prevents Potential Active Shooter at a Walmart in Springfield, MO

August 9, 2019

The Springfield Police Department says it responded to a call of an active shooter at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Missouri.

We Need to Focus More on Right of Boom

Charles B. McKenna

March 26, 2019

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In government parlance, Boom is the detonation of an explosive device, initially used in speaking of a nuclear bomb. Those steeped in disaster preparedness and response now speak in terms of “left of boom” and “right of boom.” Left of boom is the planning and preparation that goes into ensuring that a device never detonates and right of boom deals with responding to a disaster, generally the man-made type. Much of what organizations do is to address left of boom.

Georgia School Considering Keeping Police Rifles in School Office

September 5, 2013

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A school system in northern Georgia is considering a proposal that would allow district police to store rifles in school offices in case they’re needed to defend students in a school shooting, Fox News reports.

Security News -- Contract Guards

Bill Widens Opportunities for Police Security Contracts

July 2, 2012

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A new bill allows the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and the Sacramento Police Department to bid on security contracts, especially for outfits supporting national security.

Detroit Police Department Aims to Prioritize 911 Calls

March 7, 2012

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The Detroit Police Department strives to direct emergency services more efficiently with prioritized 911 calls and their "virtual precinct" plan.

In this webinar, security expert Pieter Danhieux explores how CISOs and CIOs can inspire real change, fostering a positive security culture that enables their development teams to become more security-aware, more aligned with internal AppSec specialists and, ultimately, securing code as it is written.

Healthcare organizations often overlook the security needs of freestanding clinics and offices. In this webinar, Alan Lynch, Network Director of Safety & Security for St. Luke’s University Health Network, headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., offers best practices to help you address the security risks in ambulatory care centers and physician offices.

Security Magazine

2019 September

Our special report this month features 26 security leaders who are changing the industry, inspiring many and leading with innovation. Security experts discuss the CCPA, public-private relationships, mobile device security and how aware employees can mitigate active shooter events and workplace violence.

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