Survey Says Most Police Departments Using Cameras July 8, 2015 About one-third of all local police departments used body-worn cameras for at least some officers in 2013, according to a survey by the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Read More
USD Creates New Cyber Security Center July 7, 2015 The University of San Diego will create a center that will address cyber-security issues and offer graduate degree programs. Read More
UC Merced Names New Police Chief, Assistant Vice Chancellor July 7, 2015 The University of California, Merced, appointed Albert Vasquez police chief and assistant vice chancellor for campus and public safety. Read More
'Gabby's Law for Student Safety' Now in Effect Across Florida July 6, 2015 A new law, "Gabby's Law for Student Safety", will hold a school district responsible if a child has a dangerous walk to school. Read More
Study Says Guns Don't Deter Crime July 6, 2015 A new study said that well-armed populace doesn't deter criminals or prevents murders. Read More
Iowa School District Adopts Body Cameras for Principals July 6, 2015 An Iowa school district is outfitting its principals and assistant principals with small, clip-on video cameras.Read More
Study Finds School Shootings, Mass Killings are 'Contagious' July 6, 2015 Mass killings and school shootings spread "contagiously," a new study found. Read More
Chicago: 9 Dead, 53 Injured in Fourth of July Weekend Shootings July 6, 2015 Fourth of July weekend shootings in Chicago left nine people dead and at least 53 others injured.Read More
38% of Americans Back Biometrics July 3, 2015 More than a third (38%) of Americans believe biometrics will increase their smartphone security, while 25% are skeptical and 37% don’t know. Read More
Mastercard Testing Facial Recognition Security App July 3, 2015 This fall, MasterCard will start experimenting with a new program: approving online purchases with a facial scan. Read More