Public safety is a key concern for the music festival, which draws hundreds of thousands to Chicago’s Grant Park each year.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 02, 2019
By their very nature, terrorist attacks and errant drivers, who can also create untold damage, are unpredictable and predicated on surprise.
Event venues and sporting complexes pose unique security and communication challenges. Numerous factors, including crowd size, whether the event is indoors or outdoors and what time of day the event is taking place all impact how a safety plan is developed.
- By Paul Shain
- Aug 01, 2019
The Gilroy, California police chief credited his department’s robust security operation with stopping the shooter in his tracks.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 30, 2019
Security is an interesting subject that follows us from before our birth until the day we die. Our entire life is comprised of security, insecurity, and a false sense of security that often confuses the two.
- By Tyler Reguly
- Jul 01, 2019
A report by Fortune Business Insights projects the global stadium security to grow rapidly over the next few years. The analysis estimates that the United States and Canada will lead the charge, with the Asia Pacific experiencing high growth as well.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 19, 2019
Following the shooting of four people at the Toronto Raptors rally, three suspects were arrested. The suspects are to appear in court today.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 18, 2019
A group of 14 Stanford scholars put together a report of recommendations for increased election security, addressing problems of cybersecurity, ballot security, and election transparency.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 11, 2019
Spain will deploy an unprecedented amount of security for Saturday's "high risk" Champions League final.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 31, 2019
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 17, 2019
Fans at Rogers Arena in Vancouver will be the first to be screened using a new radio frequency device intended to detect concealed weapons.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 16, 2019
Officials said there are no credible threats against this year’s Boston Marathon, but they are prepared for anything and everything.
- By Jessica Davis
- Apr 15, 2019
Multiple synagogues and Jewish institutions in Sacramento and the Bay Area have each received federal grants of as much as $150,000 for security.
- By Jessica Davis
- Apr 15, 2019
Security Today's Live From ISC West Social Zone allows you to see news, updates and live views from the expo floor!
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 03, 2019
The Expo Hall in Vegas is always a little overwhelming, here’s the booths you should definitely prioritize this year.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 03, 2019
Minneapolis is securing the Final Four games with perimeter security solutions such as fences and metal detectors.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 02, 2019
Police across the state of Minnesota are joining together to oversee security for the NCAA Tournament's Final Four games.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 28, 2019
Austin Police Department plans to beef up downtown security following South by Southwest festival weekend that included five shootings, two crashes involving pedestrians and a suspicious death
- By Jessica Davis
- Mar 21, 2019
Security plans have already begun for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which will take place in Milwaukee, Wis., on July 13-16, 2020.
- By Jessica Davis
- Mar 14, 2019
Kansas City, Mo., is stepping up security for this week’s Big 12 Conference men’s basketball tournament
- By Jessica Davis
- Mar 14, 2019