Brent Sutherland, director of facilities management for Rock Co., said that the idea of arming the guards was proposed by Global Security Services, which supplies guards for the courthouse.
- By Jessica Davis
- Feb 08, 2019
After multiple incidents in Richmond, Kentucky, both Richmond and Eastern Kentucky University police are urging area residents to take extra caution. The warnings follow the death of a missing woman, Amanda Bailey, the ongoing search for another woman, Savannah Spurlock, and a reported sexual assault near EKU’s campus.
- By Jessica Davis
- Feb 07, 2019
The city expects to share the new center with CPS Energy, San Antonio Water System and VIA Metropolitan Transit, according to the San Antonio Business Journal. For security purposes, the organizations’ data streams would be kept separate.
- By Jessica Davis
- Feb 06, 2019
The Fort Myers City Council has begun discussion of enforcing a city ordinance requiring security guard presence at convenience stores. The ordinance is in place, but is not being enforced at this time.
- By Jessica Davis
- Feb 06, 2019
The government commands a lot of information in data centers, local municipalities, homeland security, health, and every touch that governments have with private citizens and companies. The data can be classified, private and public-facing as in forms.
- By Carrie Goetz
- Feb 01, 2019
Philadelphia City Hall installed an X-ray machine and metal detector at its entrance during the holidays, according to KYW Newsradio 1060.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 31, 2019
Trustees’ spokesperson Tracy Davis said that at least one officer will be on duty during all times the library is open to the public. Davis said that the security schedules are coordinated to provide officer coverage for all 59 ½ hours of the library’s weekly schedule.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 31, 2019
Rural Ohio County works to increase security at courthouse.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 29, 2019
The “9 PM” Routine reminds people to lock their cars and homes and to secure their valuables. These easy steps can help citizens protect their belongings.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 28, 2019
Within days of the attacks, QKC added video surveillance cameras to the food court and south wing restroom hallways. The center has also hired additional security staff to patrol those areas.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 28, 2019
Sebring police and Highlands County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene, where the suspect had barricaded himself in the SunTrust bank.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 24, 2019
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- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 23, 2019
A significant increase in crime surrounding Chicago's rail system leads to upgraded surveillance cameras.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 22, 2019
Cedar Falls, Iowa, plans to increase security in a popular nightlife area after a recent shooting.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 14, 2019
According to German police, the suspect rammed his car into a crowded pedestrian area in Bottrop, Germany, shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 03, 2019
Columbus, Ind. is adding surveillance cameras to its Department of Public Works building.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 18, 2018
Courthouses in Tennessee will receive funding to increase security.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 17, 2018
Project Guardian is funded by money seized from drug dealers. Schalk believes the program will help deter criminals and prevent illicit activity in the county’s parks.
- By Jessica Davis
- Dec 14, 2018
After a resident has registered with the department, Brookline Police will only ask to see their video footage if the department is investigating specific crimes that took place in the resident’s neighborhood.
- By Jessica Davis
- Dec 12, 2018
“An off-duty police officer in uniform,” Fr. Steve DeLeon said. "It's sad. It’s supposed to be a place of worship where everybody should feel safe, but I think we are living in different times."
- By Jessica Davis
- Dec 10, 2018