NEWS & ANALYSIS

New York City Phases Out Rolldown Security Gates

Dec 01, 2009 -The New York City Council overwhelmingly decided yesterday to phase out the use of rolldown security gates by retail storefronts, which critics say are graffiti magnets as well as obscure the inside of stores from police and firefighters.

How Will NYC, Federal Government Secure KSM Trial?

Nov 16, 2009 -While opponents of prosecuting Khalid Sheik Mohammed in New York City call the move dangerous, The New York Times reports what heavy security measures will likely be instituted.

Ft. Hood Gunman Alive After Killing 12, Wounding 31 in Shooting Rampage

Nov 05, 2009 -The shooter, Malik Nadal Hassan, was an Army psychiatrist about to be deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq. (Updated @ 10 P.M.)

Clinic Ups Security Due to Anger Over Swine Flu Vaccine Shortage

Oct 28, 2009 -A health clinic in Terre Haute, Indiana, is bolstering its security for fear swine flu vaccine shortages could lead to unrest.

Senate to Move Fast on Federal Building Security in Report's Aftermath

Jul 14, 2009 -Legislation that would modernize the Federal Protective Service (FPS) should be completed soon, after a government report detailed how easy it is to bring bomb-making materials into a federal building and build an explosive device undetected by security.

ArmorGroup Will Still Protect U.S. Embassy in Kabul

Jun 11, 2009 -Despite concerns of lawmakers, the State Department will renew a private security company's contract to protect the U.S. embassy in Afganistan, reports The Washington Post.

Smaller Churches Lack Security, Experts Say

Mar 10, 2009 -Experts say smaller churches generally lack security plans that could help identify an attacker beforehand or minimize the damage of an attack, the Associated Press reports.

Fatal Shooting Thrusts Church Security Into Spotlight Again

Mar 09, 2009 -The murder of a Baptist preacher during Sunday service yesterday in Maryville, Illinois, has once again sparked discussion of security in places of worship, reports the Belleville News-Democrat.

NRC Strengthens Security at Nuclear Plants

Dec 18, 2008 -The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) yesterday approved final rules enhancing and expanding security at the nation's nuclear power reactors.

Two U.S. Labs Working with Deadly Germs Not Secure, Says GAO

Oct 16, 2008 -The Associated Press reports that the GAO has criticized security at two U.S. labs that handle the world's deadliest germs.
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