Joseph Esposito was named the New York City Office of Emergency Management commissioner. 

Almost 1.2 million shoplifters and dishonest employees were apprehended in 2013 by just 23 large retailers who recovered over $199 million from the thieves.

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee plans to cruise ship security at a July hearing called by committee chairman Jay Rockefeller.

New York lawmakers have agreed to create New York City municipal identification cards that residents can get regardless of their immigration status. While the cards will be available to all city residents, they are mainly aimed at helping the estimated 500,000 immigrants living illegally in the city.

Almost 1.2 million shoplifters and dishonest employees were apprehended in 2013 by just 23 large retailers. Over $199 million was recovered from these thieves, according to the 26^th Annual Retail Theft Survey from Jack L. Hayes International.

Data-collection sensors affixed to the lamp posts will measure air quality, light intensity, sound volume, heat, precipitation and wind. The sensors will also count people by measuring wireless signals from mobile devices.

The nationwide shortage of cybersecurity professionals – particularly for positions within the federal government – creates risks for national and homeland security, according to a new study from the RAND Corporation.

Televised sports can reduce crime, according to two UC Berkeley law students. 

Former New Jersey state police supervisor Kevin Fowler was named Head of Security for the World Trade Center. 

The Security 500 Survey is available now through July 18th for you to complete and submit.