Homeland Security


Eyes On You

Eyes On You

In the world of law enforcement, the subject of body-worn cameras has arguably become the biggest talking point.

  • By Greg Buckner
  • May 01, 2017
Tech Ban on Some Foreign Flights into the US

Tech Ban on Some Foreign Flights into the U.S.

TSA recently ordered nine airlines to stop passengers from bringing most types of tech on board.

  • Mar 22, 2017
White House Breach

White House Breach

Intruder breaches White House grounds and was arrested near residence entrance.

  • Mar 13, 2017

Senate Calls for Increased Security as Threats on Jewish Centers Rise

Jewish Community Centers around the U.S. faced another wave of bomb threats on Tuesday.

  • Mar 08, 2017
The “New” Travel Ban

The "New" Travel Ban

President Trump was expected to sign a reworked executive order on immigration, but the rollout has been delayed.

  • Mar 02, 2017
Patio Situation Room Raises Security Questions

Patio Situation Room Raises Security Questions

President Trump’s patio strategy session at Mar-a-Lago draws scrutiny.

  • Feb 14, 2017
Homeland Security Secretary Gives Details on Extreme Vetting

Homeland Security Secretary Gives Details on Extreme Vetting

The extreme vetting could include a list of websites and passwords from the seven countries listed in the Executive Order.

  • Feb 09, 2017
House Report Criticizes Security Gaps at Airports

House Report Criticizes Security Gaps at Airports

A congressional report cites many gaps in security at airports around the country.

  • Feb 07, 2017


Prison Inmates in Delaware Take Guards Hostage, 1 Dead

Prison Inmates in Delaware Take Guards Hostage, 1 Dead

One prison guard was pronounced dead at the prison.

  • Feb 02, 2017
Dallas Police Department Gets $1 Million for Protective Gear

Dallas Police Department Gets $1 Million for Protective Gear

Governor Greg Abbot announced the funds would be given to the police department so they could outfit officers with new helmets, bullet proof vests.

  • Jan 27, 2017

'Torture Works' President Trump to Revive Practice?

A draft order outlining many things including the revival of torture was published Wednesday.

  • Jan 26, 2017
Historic Inauguration Day Begins Amid Protests, Tight Security

Historic Inauguration Day Begins Amid Protests, Tight Security

Security for the Inauguration is tight as protests swarm and a new president is sworn in.

  • Jan 20, 2017
Inauguration Security: Washington Prepared for Anything

Inauguration Security: Washington Prepared for Anything

Washington D.C. Police along with Secret Service and the FBI have been working to secure the Presidential Inauguration for over a year.

  • Jan 19, 2017
Shots Fired at Fort Lauderdale Airport, Killing 1

The Latest: Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting

A gunman opened fire, shooting at least 12 people and killing five of them.

  • Jan 06, 2017
3 Security Resolutions to Make and Keep in 2017

3 Security Resolutions to Make and Keep in 2017

Resolutions to keep your 2017 free of the most common security blunders.

  • Jan 04, 2017
Teen Arrested at Trump Tower with Bag of Weapons

Teen Arrested at Trump Tower with Bag of Weapons

A 19-year-old “survivalist” was arrested after bringing in weapons to Trump Tower on Tuesday.

  • Dec 14, 2016
TSA to Undergo Covert Security Tests this Summer

TSA to Undergo Covert Security Tests this Summer

The Transportation Security Administration at airports around the country will be undergoing covert security tests over the summer.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jun 08, 2016
Secret Service Bans Guns at Republican Convention

Secret Service Bans Guns at Republican Convention

Guns will not be allowed into the Republican convention in July despite the ideals of those attending.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 30, 2016
Easter Bombing in Pakistan Kills 69

Easter Bombing in Pakistan Kills 69

Without warning, a bomb explosion ripped through a park where Pakistani Christians were celebrating Easter, killing 60 and wounding about 400.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 28, 2016
Homeland Security Allows Cyberthreat Sharing with Businesses

Homeland Security Allows Cyberthreat Sharing with Businesses

The Department of Homeland Security began sharing details of digital threats with private business to improve cybersecurity.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Mar 21, 2016

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