Government


Bin Laden Haunted by Fear of Being Hunted

Bin Laden Haunted by Fear of Being Hunted

Recently declassified letter warns wife to take extra precautions, discusses Internet security and overall physical security for Al-Qaeda members.

U.S. Air Force Renews Honeywell's Certification to Protect Critical Assets

Grants Vindicator critical asset security solutions authority to operate on USAF networks worldwide.

President to Declare Climate Change a National Security Threat

President to Declare Climate Change a National Security Threat

Excerpts from a commencement speech describe how the president will define climate change as a national security threat.

President's "E" Award Presented to Louroe Electronics

Outstanding achievement in export growth with significant contributions to overall increase in U.S. exports.

SIA Director to Testify Before Congress

To appear as witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.

Gun Debate Pits TSA and Airport Police Against Each Other

Gun Debate Pits TSA and Airport Police Against Each Other

To arm or not to arm, that is the question.

White House Fence gets Spikes for Security

White House Fence gets Spikes for Security

Secret Service hopes to deter and inhibit people from climbing over the fence.

SureView Systems Honored with Government Security Award

Immix platform recognized as Platinum-level winner.



All-Star Game Hopes to Hit Homerun with Security

All-Star Game Hopes to Hit Homerun with Security

Cincinnati prepares for safety at Great American Ball Park for the 86th edition.

Police Officer Kills Two Gunmen at Muhammed Cartoon Contest

Police Officer Kills Two Gunmen at Muhammed Cartoon Contest

The gunmen were carrying assault rifles and were eliminated before they could enter the contest in Garland, Texas.

DOJ to Give 50 Police Departments Grants for Body Cameras

DOJ to Give 50 Police Departments Grants for Body Cameras

Loretta Lynch has announced a new body camera pilot program.

Too Good to be True

There has been a noticeable increase in mass-produced, lowcost cameras available in the security industry. Low prices can be hard to resist, especially considering the tight budgets faced by government agencies at all levels.

Trendy Beverly Hills

Trendy Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, Calif., has been glamorized in countless film and television depictions as the home of the wealthy and the famous.

Technologies Drive Interagency Collaboration

Technologies Drive Interagency Collaboration

Cities are a challenge to secure and manage—they encompass a wide geographic footprint and include a multitude of key stakeholders comprising local, state and federal agencies along with a variety of private business entities and public organizations.

Should Nuclear Missiles be on High Alert

Should Nuclear Missiles be on 'High Alert?'

Hopefully, hackers have heart not to launch nuclear weapons.

Proposed Security Guard Training Measure Delayed Again

Proposed Security Guard Training Measure Delayed Again

The measure, from the Pittsburgh City Council, would require security companies that guard large buildings to put their employees through a city-approved training program.

EU Officials Call for Major Security Changes

EU Officials Call for Major Security Changes

The changes would be made to confront new security risks in many different areas.

Members of Congress Allowed to Keep Firearms in Offices

Members of Congress Allowed to Keep Firearms in Offices

Rep. Congressman Ken Buck of Colorado tweets pic of himself and Rep. Trey Gowdy with assault rifle.

Statue of Liberty Evacuated

Statue of Liberty Evacuated

The Statue of Liberty was evacuated Friday due to a security concern.

New Jersey Lawmaker Questions Armed Security Hiring

New Jersey Lawmaker Questions Armed Security Hiring

The lawmaker asks why the state spent $2M on armed security instead of using police.

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