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Draft Security Plans for the World Trade Center Modeled Off London's Ring of Steel

- Critics say the plan will create a traffic nightmare.

Belgrade Embassy Lacked Proper Setback

- The recently attacked U.S. Embassy in Belgrade did not meet a key security perimeter setback standard, a State Department security official acknowledges.

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U.S. Embassy in Belgrade Attacked

- Protesters angered over Kosovar independence attacked the U.S. Embassy in the Serbian capital of Belgrade today. (updated)

Illinois Campus Shooting Tests Security Plan--Also, Shooter Off Meds But Had No Prior Police Contact

- Yesterday's tragic shooting at Northern Illinois University again highlights the need for schools to have alert plans.

U.N. to Investigate Security at its Global Compounds

- The U.N. will review its security protocols after the suicide bombings that rocked the U.N.'s headquarters in Algeria's capital.

Virtual Border Fencing A Go Despite Problems

- Virtual fencing, to be deployed by the Department of Homeland Security, may not work as contractor promised.

A Case of Rogue Gatherings (and other CPTED Tales)

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Find out how Canada's Police Service in Calgary has spread the word on CPTED and translated it into action.

ASIS, NASCO Set Record Straight

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The fifth European Security Conference will be held in Nice, France; and ASIS and NASCO rebut a newspaper article  critical of security officers. Also, Howard Moster, CPP, PSP, is profiled.

Aviation security

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Two bills (S. 957 and H.R. 1889), introduced by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) respectively, would have required that aircraft cabin-crew members be certified and trained on security and safety procedures. Despite bipartisan support, neither bill garnered committee approval.

Background checks

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Another new Louisiana law (formerly S.B. 140) will require that background checks be completed for anyone seeking employment with agencies that care for the infirm, such as nursing facilities, healthcare centers for the mentally retarded, adult residential-care facilities, and adult day-care centers.