Back to school safety: How are districts spending their millions?
The US government pledged $1 billion over 10 years. Here's what some schools have bought.
Read MoreThe challenge of protecting public spaces from active shooters
Five shootings in two weeks shows security needs stepping up.
Read MorePolice grapple with ‘non-lethal’ weapons as protests heat up
Rubber bullets, bean bags, and tear gas are go-to measures, but they too can kill.
Read MoreThe long history of a ‘good guy with a gun’
The archetype predates politicians' calls to arm civilians.
Read MoreFacial recognition getting thorny for law enforcement
Public opposition is growing as more become aware of how agencies are using the tech.
Read More10 ways to protect houses of worship from violence
Churches, synagogues, and mosques are turning to security consultants to protect congregants.
Read MoreCan policy keep pace with surveillance tech? Experts say it must.
How well are governments and private security operations are crafting laws and policies that regulate the use of new surveillance tools?
Read MoreGun reform is making strange political bedfellows
Republicans favor red-flag laws while the Rhode Island ACLU is siding with Second Amendment enthusiasts. By Amanda K. Field Americans still love their guns but due to the relentless frequency of gun massacres across the nation, as well as grassroots reform efforts from groups such as Moms Demand Action and March For Our Lives, there seems … Continued
Read MoreWhat is a “smart border wall” and would it help?
The government already deploys drones, facial recognition, and sensors. How much smarter can we get? By Benjamin O. Powers As the debate over a border wall surges back and forth, with the most recent development being Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to allocate the billions of dollars in funding he wants, other lawmakers have … Continued
Read MoreICYMI: Five mass shootings, 13 women killed, 0 major headlines
Salon, Vogue, and others on the unexamined epidemic of violence against women. There were five mass shootings this week. All of them were acts of violence again women. In the most shocking, a 21-year-old man walked into a Florida bank, lined up five women and executed them. Also killed this week: mothers, girlfriends, and ex-girlfriends, … Continued
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