Halloween 2020 will still mean scares, but at a distance
As flu season approaches and coronavirus continues, Halloween will see a drawback in in-person festivities. Here's what to expect.
Read MoreIn the U.S., contact tracing experiences too many obstacles to be widely effective
Despite being hailed as a public health necessity, contact tracing has come up against a swathe of difficulties, from reaching people to lags in testing to politicization.
Read MoreAs schools cut ties with police, security questions loom large
Proponents of removing police from schools say that police criminalize student behavior, while opponents say that this might deprive schools of a valuable line of defense.
Read MoreTime will tell if recent protests caused a significant spike in COVID-19 cases
National protests following the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd have led to concerns about a spike in COVID-19 cases. But is there any substance to these fears? Here's what you should know.
Read MoreLockdown anxiety leads to record highs in gun purchases — and public safety concerns
More guns might not necessarily mean more safety, especially after the coronavirus lockdown ends.
Read More“We cannot shelter in place”: How first responders are protecting themselves against COVID-19
First responders are in the hot zone for coronavirus infection. Here's how they're trying to protect themselves as they protect the public.
Read MoreWhat keeps me up: CRISPR and hyperconnectivity
"Existing laws, dating back to 1990, have proven to not be the deterrent, on an international level, that one would hope."
Read MoreThe key to successful security tech deployment: community buy-in
Whether you're a police chief, school principal, or leader at a house of worship, adding advanced security technology is a big step. Getting that critical community buy-in isn’t easy, so follow these six steps to success.
Read MoreWhat 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.
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