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Top 5 physical security threats of 2022

March 17, 2022

The top five physical security threats in 2022 are workplace violence, crime/theft, natural disasters, biosecurity and remote work. How can enterprise security protect employees from the ever-growing complexity of physical security threats?

FSU partners with law enforcement for Real Time Crime Center

Florida State University collaborates with local law enforcement for Real-Time Crime Center

March 31, 2021

Florida State University is creating a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) that will bring together the Tallahassee area’s law enforcement agencies and some of the nation’s leading criminology researchers.

UN Study Says Most Dangerous Place for Women is the Home

November 26, 2018

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

The Most Secure Countries in the World

June 18, 2018

Venezuela and Afghanistan may be farther away from reaching the United Nations' goal for peaceful, secure societies than any other country in the world, based on their scores on Gallup's 2018 Law and Order Index.

To Curb Car Break-Ins, San Francisco Bolsters Garage Security

April 24, 2018

To address smash-and-grab car break-ins at the seven parking garages owned by the Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco officials are upping their game on security measures. Since May, the SFMTA has added high-definition security cameras, license plate readers, protective fencing, intercom systems and, in some locations, police officers, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

5 Methods to Prevent Permanent Graffiti Damage

Jake Oberle

November 22, 2016

Often considered a victimless crime, the presence of graffiti can do immense harm to homes and businesses. The perception of criminal activity – whether accurate or inaccurate – can ultimately deter potential customers from visiting a business, leading to less foot traffic and revenue loss.

Concern for Children’s Safety at School Climbs to 25%

Twenty-five percent of U.S. parents report “frequently” worrying about their child being harmed at school

March 1, 2014

Twenty-five percent of U.S. parents report “frequently” worrying about their child being harmed at school, and that concern is up from 2009-2011, according to Gallup’s annual Crime poll, conducted Oct. 3-6, 2013.

Ranking the Top Holidays for Car Theft

In 2012, there were 2,228 cars stolen on New Year’s Day

March 1, 2014

In 2012, there were 2,228 cars stolen on New Year’s Day, according to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Christmas Day had the lowest theft figure for a holiday, as well as the lowest reported vehicle thefts of any day in 2012.

Violent Victimization Rates Drop from 1993 to 2010

September 5, 2013

From 1993 to 2010, the decline of violent victimization rates (down 76 percent) was greater than the decline in crime prevalence (down 63 percent). However, the percentage of violent crime victims who experienced two or more victimizations during a year (17 percent in 2010) accounted for 54 percent of all violent victimizations, according to a new study from the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Report: Decline in Hate Crime, but State Data Flawed

December 11, 2012

New reports from the FBI show a 6 percent decrease in hate crime in 2011, but not all states are participating in the data collection effort.

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Retail security professionals are facing an increasingly complex array of security challenges — everything from organized retail crime to evolving cyber-physical threats and public safety concerns.