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US Air Force Drone Fleet Fizzles

US Air Force Drone Fleet Fizzles

Military branch lacks manpower to meet growing demand for unmanned missions.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 05, 2015
Border Security: At What Price?

Border Security: At What Price?

Aside from security on campus or in the K-12 environment, there is nothing more passionate than border security.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Jan 01, 2015
How to Stay off FAA

How to Stay off FAA's 'Naughty List' with Your Drone

Video gives tips and best practices for flying your unmanned aircraft.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 23, 2014
North Korea’s Internet Restored amid US Hacking Dispute

North Korea's Internet Restored amid US Hacking Dispute

North Korea’s internet was down for several hours before being restored Tuesday.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 23, 2014
Security Report says White House Needs New Fence

Security Report says White House Needs New Fence

The report also suggests that the Secret Service needs a new director from outside the organization

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 19, 2014
Dallas Police Department to Add 200 Body Cameras in January

Dallas Police Department to Add 200 Body Cameras in January

The DPD cites the need to increase transparency, accountability and community engagement.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 18, 2014
National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Looks to Israel for Advice

National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Looks to Israel for Advice

The deputy director of the center is willing to look beyond his borders for cutting edge techniques

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 17, 2014
Police Raid Sydney Café

Police Raid Sydney Café

Police forces shot and killed a hostage-taker early Tuesday

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 15, 2014


Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

The president cites a dangerous enemy in calling for a change.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 12, 2014

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Cellphone Search at Arrest

A 4-3 decision by the country's highest court said the evidence Toronto police found on a robbery suspect's phone, including a photo of a handgun and a draft text message which read in part, "We did it," should not be excluded.

  • Dec 11, 2014
UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

Police in Birmingham, England received a threat Monday.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 10, 2014
U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

American agencies around the world prepare for possible threats related to the release of the report

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 09, 2014
New U.S. Guidelines Ban Profiling by Federal Law Enforcement

New U.S. Guidelines Ban Profiling by Federal Law Enforcement

Airport and border screening are exempt from the new rules.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 08, 2014
FBI in Danger of “Going Dark” if not able to Tap Devices

FBI in Danger of “Going Dark” if not able to Tap Devices

Government agency attempts to stand its ground against political leader.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 05, 2014
Sony Hack Exposes Social Security Numbers

Sony Hack Exposes Social Security Numbers

Social Security numbers appeared more than 1.1 million times in 601 publicly-posted files stolen by hackers.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 05, 2014
NYPD Twitter Fail

NYPD Twitter Fail

Critics attack NYPD after on social media after "wehearyou Tweet comes out soon after Eric Garner decision.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 04, 2014

Body-mounted Camera Funding for Police Announced by Obama

Police shootings of youth and protests drive demand for video documentation of police activities.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 02, 2014
Black Friday was the Second-Biggest Day Ever for Background Checks

Black Friday was the Second-Biggest Day Ever for Background Checks

The FBI dealt with more background checks than ever since the week following the Sandy Hook school shooting

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 01, 2014
U.S. Military Warned about ISIS Threat within America’s Borders

U.S. Military Warned about ISIS Threat within America’s Borders

FBI gains fresh intelligence and issues a security bulletin last night.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 01, 2014
Philadelphia Readies for Papal Security Challenge

Philadelphia Readies for Papal Security Challenge

The Pope’s visit to the city will be the largest event in its modern history.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Nov 18, 2014

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