NEWS & ANALYSIS

Well-Dressed Prisoner Escapes from NYC Courthouse; Reapprehended 36 Hours Later

Oct 02, 2009 -The New York City Department of Correction has ordered a top-to-bottom review of its security procedures and staffing levels after a dapper prisoner in a three-piece suit slipped out of court after claiming he was a lawyer.

British Airport Tests Facial Recognition Security Gates

May 15, 2009 -London's Stansted Airport in the United Kingdom has begun testing security gates with facial recognition software as the first part of an eventual roll out of the new security gates to 10 more airports by August 2009.

10 Years After Columbine, Schools Not Doing the Little Things

Apr 14, 2009 -While schools worry about declining security funds, a recent survey found that they are not doing the conventional, low-cost things that keep their buildings' safe.

DHS Inspector General Criticizes TSA Controls of Screener Badges, Uniforms, and ID Cards

Oct 20, 2008 -The Inspector General's report said the TSA had to improve its controls over its security officers' badges, uniforms, and ID cards before a security breach occurred.

Stopping Home Invasions at the Door

Nov 20, 2007 -Physical security measures, such as door reinforcements and security glazing, are more effective than electronic security solutions, says police officer and ASIS member.

Problems with the Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Nov 01, 2007 -Maritime industry stakeholders voiced their frustration with the new biometric ID-cards aimed at securing the nation's ports.

Sleeping on the Job

Oct 12, 2007 -USA Today says the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must get better at its oversight of private security guards.

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