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Researcher: Empowering Civil Society is Right Approach to Disaster Recovery

Nov 13, 2012 -Local organizations, like churches, charities, and businesses, should lead recovery efforts rather than government after natural disasters, a researcher argues.

Device Could Allow Cell Phones to Detect Bioagents

Aug 22, 2012 -In 2004, researcher Nosang Myung started building a miniature device that could detect airborne toxins. Eight years later, the newest prototype is about a month from completion.

Researchers Offer New Solution to Active Shooter Mitigation

Aug 10, 2012 -Colleges and universities seeking to reduce casualties on campus during an active shooter incident should invest in networked technologies that would limit the gunman’s access to easy targets.

Safecast Uses Kickstarter to Fund Citizens' Geiger Counter

Jun 19, 2012 -A campaign to increase public radiation data raises more than $100,000 in two weeks.

Morning Security Brief: NRF 2011 Survey, Electronic Monitoring, TSA Shakedown, and More

Jun 05, 2012 -The NRF says that the rise in retail crime numbers is a result of enforcement efforts and criminals becoming more desperate. Charlotte expands its electronic monitoring program. TSA fires five and suspends 38 for failing to screen passengers properly. And more.

Report: Biometric Data Being Collected with 'Little to No Standards, Oversight, or Transparency'

May 23, 2012 -The extensive collection and sharing of biometric information among government agencies is detrimental to both immigrant communities and U.S. citizens because of possible errors and a breakdown of privacy, says a joint white paper released by the Immigration Policy Center and Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Truman Project Releases National Security Manual

Apr 17, 2012 -A D.C.-based leadership institute released its biennial national security manual to provide policy-makers and national security practitioners with a tool to quickly understand hot topics in national security.

Force Science Institute Examines Traffic Stop Safety

Apr 10, 2012 -A law enforcement research center is looking for ways to protect police officers during traffic stops and help officers cope with memory loss that occurs during traumatic events.

NYPD Developing Body Scanners to Detect Weapons, But Application May Still Be Years Away

Jan 18, 2012 -The NYPD is developing a new technology that would allow police to see whether a person was carrying a weapon from a distance, but technology fitting the departments' desired specifications may still be years away.

FBI: Crime is Down in 2011

Dec 19, 2011 -The number of violent crimes is down for 2011, according to preliminary statistics from the FBI.
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