Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed legislation to protect and support the growth of the state’s workforce.

The National Risk Management Act, designed to strengthen the defense of critical infrastructure, was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives.

A report found that 75% of businesses report that security is a growing priority and they are spending more in security related areas than in 2022.

A report from Gigamon analyzed the difference between how secure an organization perceives itself to be and how secure it actually is.

A report from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) examined how campus police departments have increased and can improve communication, security policies and accountability and transparency.

The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act has been introduced in the Senate. The bill would require healthcare organizations to develop a detailed workplace violence prevention plan for their employees.

Michigan House Bill 5701 aims to legalize temporary door locking devices and systems for use in K-12 settings. This could have a dangerous effect on school safety, according to security leaders.

Bills signed into law by the California governor Gavin Newsom include creating reporting systems for excessive force, instituting accountability protocols for police officers who break the law and regulating the use of military equipment in policing.

Senators Jeff Merkley (OR) and Bernie Sanders (VT) introduced the National Biometric Information Privacy Act of 2020 that would prohibit private companies from collecting biometric data — including eye scans, voiceprints, faceprints and fingerprints—without individuals’ written consent, and from profiting off of biometric data.