Attempted terrorist attacks over the past year show that the threats posed by concealed explosives remain as dynamic as ever. Researchers continue to explore technology that could improve our ability to detect such threats before it's too late.
An on-the-ground report of how a public-private partnership between police and private security protected Toronto's downtown area from greater damage during Black Bloc anarchist riots during the G20 Summit. (Online Exclusive)
Security Management interviews Norberto Colón, the assistant director of public safety for the City of Cleveland.
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Crime Reporting and Response
By Laura Spadanuta
A look at how the responsibilities schools have for reporting and responding to criminal incidents on campus are evolving.
Enhancing the Firewall
By John Wagley
Newer enterprise firewalls are bolstering threat detection capabilities and offering a host of other functions in the same device.
Pay for Performance
By Mike Moran
Despite the economy's difficulties, the security profession's compensation levels seem to be rebounding.
Threats in the Mail
By Laura Spadanuta
Suspicious letters sent to Baltimore officials have raised questions about U.S. Postal Service procedures for dealing with potentially threatening mail.
Judging the Evidence
By Laura Spadanuta
A U.S. district judge takes a hard look at the scientific validity of forensic evidence.
Spreading the Word
By Teresa Anderson
A public address system helps a college get detailed information directly to students during a crisis.
Legal Report: U.S. Supreme Court Edition
By Teresa Anderson
An update on this term's relevant cases from the U.S. Supreme Court, including those on privacy, fraud, terrorism, gun control, and the constitutionality of Sarbanes-Oxley.
Industry News
By Ann Longmore-Etheridge
ASIS announces the winner of its school funding contest, council members publish crime information for small businesses, a report on the annual European security conference, and John Villines, CPP, is profiled.
Helping Employees Cope
By Brian P. Wisneski, CPP
Managers can use assistance programs to help victimized employees avoid trouble and stay focused on their jobs.
To ensure that security measures are in line with a region’s actual risk, multinational companies must consider corporate culture and employee attitudes.
By James F. Pastor; Reviewed by James T. Roberts, Jr., CPP
Should some police functions get outsourced to private service providers? James F. Pastor envisions a new model of public-safety policing in which private security forces carry out certain community security and safety functions in partnership with public law enforcement personnel.