Security
Obsolete Technology Compromises Southern Border Security – Homeland Security Today
One of Donald Trump’s first executive orders as President was to improve security at the southern border. This was the order that included the construction of a wall to be built along the U.S.-Mexico border. The wall (technically more of a fence) is not complete and upon taking office, President Biden halted construction. While the …
Breckenridge To Hire Private Security For Mask Enforcement Over Spring Break – CBS Denver
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – With crowds expected to hit the slopes in force over spring break, one mountain community plans to use private security to enforce public health orders. (credit: CBS) “We find that occasionally, people are surprised at our level of caution here in Breckenridge,” said Jim Baird, Chief of Police with the Breckenridge Police Department. READ MORE: …
US Capitol attack: Law enforcement officials to break silence about security failures
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs and Senate Rules committees are holding an open hearing during which they will likely grill former US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, former House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving, former Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger, and acting Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee about how such a catastrophic …
MoU signed for cyber security, safe use of digital technology
JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), SJCE, Mysuru has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Cyber Security Response Team Private Limited (GCSRT), Bengaluru. The collaboration that was signed recently is expected to foster a culture of cybersecurity which promotes safe and appropriate use of cyberspace, financial transaction, e-business transactions and other …
Myanmar security forces intensify crackdown on protesters
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Security forces in Myanmar pointed guns toward anti-coup protesters and attacked them with sticks on Monday, seeking to quell the large-scale demonstrations calling for the military junta that seized power earlier this month to reinstate the elected government. More than 1,000 protesters rallied in front of the Myanmar Economic Bank in …
I-Team: Exclusive look at new security technology watching, listening on Fremont Street
ShotPoint system installed at Vegas landmark by: David Charns Posted: Feb 11, 2021 / 11:25 PM PST / Updated: Feb 11, 2021 / 11:28 PM PST LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Reports of a gunman at a concert in Downtown Las Vegas caused chaos two years ago, but today, new technology installed on site could have …
Emerging Technology in Law Enforcement – Homeland Security Today
A world of artificial intelligence and augmented reality provides criminals an avenue to avoid detection by law enforcement and continue an unlawful lifestyle. A lack of essential technical skills, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality capabilities within law enforcement will provide an advantage to criminals within cyber and physical environments. Local, state, and federal law enforcement …
Never-seen-before security video of Capitol riot to open Trump impeachment trial Day 2
Democratic House impeachment managers will unveil “never-seen-before” video of the deadly Capitol riot during their opening arguments Wednesday as part of the case they’re building against former President Donald Trump, senior aides said. The Capitol security footage “will provide new insight into both the extreme violence that everyone saw, the risk and the threat that …
Akamai Reorganizes To Boost Security, Edge Technology Teams
Akamai has reorganized its operations to strengthen its edge technology and $1 billion security business so that customers can securely take advantage of serverless computing. The Cambridge, Mass.-based intelligent edge platform provider will launch its newly created Security Technology and Edge Technology business groups on March 1, both of which will be supported by a …
Law enforcement having to adjust to advances in home security technology
Danger at the door Do-it-yourself home security cameras are designed to keep the bad guys out of your house, but in some cases, the bad guys are on the inside, prepared to turn the tables on the police. ORLANDO, Fla. – Every time law enforcement officers walk up to a suspect’s door to serve a …
