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Promoting a Safe Learning Environment

November 12, 2019

For many children, the excitement of being at school is tempered by caution and worry. While active shooter incidents grab headlines and are terrifying, school bullying is occurring both on and off school campuses every day.

Death by Association: Family Terror Networks

Dean C. Alexander

Kevin Harrington

November 12, 2019

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It is dangerous to be related to a terrorist, let alone a senior terror operative.

U.S. Sen. Schumer Calls on DoJ to Implement Better Employment Background Checks

November 12, 2019

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NY Senator Chuck Schumer has said the Department of Justice (DOJ) is failing to implement and follow through on implementing the Child Protection Improvements Act (CPIA), which mainly protects kids through better employment background checks.

Federal Report Says Most School Shooters Were Bullied

November 11, 2019

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A new study by the U.S. Secret Service's National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) says that a majority of school shooters showed warning signs before committing their crimes, and most of them were bullied.

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Study Shows Hours When Security Officers are Most Often Attacked

November 11, 2019

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Using statistics from news reports, law enforcement incident reports, private agency injury reports, US workplace violence data and our own in-house database curated and analyzed during the past sixteen years, Private Officer National has mapped out the hours and days that an officer is most likely to be harmed.

Could Crime Prevention Lead to Greater Crime?

FBI Uniform Crime Report Shows 3.9% Drop in Violent Crime in 2018

November 8, 2019

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According to FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, the nationwide violent crime rate decreased for the second consecutive year, down 3.9 percent from 2017.

Crime Risks Increase by 198% in Areas Near Theme Parks

November 7, 2019

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Crime rates are significantly higher in U.S. neighborhoods that surround theme parks, which are major tourist attractions, according to new research.

NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill Resigns

November 6, 2019

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New York Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill is resigning to take a job in the private sector.

Man Arrested After Plotting to Bomb Colorado Synagogue

November 5, 2019

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Federal officers have arrested Richard Holzer, 27, for plotting to bomb Temple Emanuel, a synagogue serving a small congregation of Jewish families in Pueblo, Colo.

Airlines, Airports Spent $50 Billion to Improve Passenger Experience in 2018

November 5, 2019

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Airlines and airports spent a record US$50 billion in 2018 on IT to support improvements to the passenger journey and total experience.

These 10 new security and risk management products are to be showcased at this year’s ASIS International 62nd Annual Seminar & Exhibits in Orlando, Florida. From security robots that can handle patrols to multi-modal access management solutions to video surveillance tools, these products are designed to enable enterprise security leaders to make the most of their resources and better secure their assets and employees.

ON DEMAND: Unmanned aerial systems pose a legitimate threat to sporting events in America. The devices are not only becoming cheaper and easier to own, but technology has advanced to such a point that virtually anyone — hobbyist or terrorist — can fly one. MetLife Stadium is home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, in addition to numerous entertainment events and concerts each year.

ON DEMAND: Security infrastructures are undergoing a digital transformation with growing adoption of intelligent access control, video surveillance and analytics as well as IoT devices and sensors – generating more data to than ever before. Harnessed properly with artificial intelligence and a risk-based model, this data can be exposed and leveraged to improve life safety, minimize risk and increase operational efficiency.