What keeps me up: A simple cell phone outage could wreak havoc
"The typical dependency on technology for daily activities is often undervalued by physical security professionals."
Read MoreThe unmet promise of ‘big data’ in policing
Today’s astounding computing power offers great potential for reducing crime, but a criminologist says law enforcement has yet to find ways to fully tap it.
Read MoreWhat keeps me up at night: Attack drones
Technology companies are now looking at ways in which UAS devices can be identified and, if necessary, intercepted.
Read MoreCommunity tips help nab potential mass shooters
Gunmen aren't always loners. Social media friends flagged troubling posts.
Read MoreWhat keeps me up at night: ‘AI gone wrong’
Security experts reveal the threats, tech, and tactics that keep their industry on its toes.
Read MoreThe unique needs of teen survivors of mass shootings
The recent deaths of three school shooting survivors shows their pain isn't easy to heal.
Read More‘I ran toward the gunshots’ Can civilian volunteers protect sacred spaces?
Security volunteers stopped a church shooter last week. In light of that event, we're reposting this story on how to train congregants to deter, detect and defend.
Read More5 tips for training a tech-savvy security force
Don’t assume a tech training will be met with moans and groans. "Our officers always want more."
Read MoreWhen disaster strikes, civilian drone pilots swoop in
Drone pilots can help in emergencies, but they have to be properly trained.
Read MoreTerrorism and psychopathology: Where do we draw the line?
It is unclear how to distinguish between authentic terrorism and mental illness. Decision-makers need to more diligently correlate counterterrorist policies with causal factors.
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