500,000 people impacted by ransomware attack on Columbus, Ohio Jordyn Alger November 7, 2024 The City of Columbus, Ohio, has notified 500,000 individuals that a ransomware attack in July 2024 stole their personal information. Read More
A collaborative approach to neighborhood safety Phil Malencsik June 28, 2024 Collaboration between public and private sectors is often one of the biggest opportunities to enhance community safety, including video surveillance.Read More
Security leaders respond to ransomware attack on the city of Wichita Jordyn Alger May 28, 2024 Security leaders respond to the announcement that the city of Wichita, Kansas, was targeted by a ransomware attack. Read More
How collaborative technology creates secure urban spaces Phil Malencsik March 29, 2024 Developing partnerships within the community is a proven tactic to help police improve efficiency and effectiveness and enhance neighborhood safety.Read More
City of Philadelphia discloses data breach Security Staff October 23, 2023 The city of Philadelphia released a notice regarding a data breach that occurred between May and July of 2023, including suspicious email activity. Read More
Special Report: Women in Security 2023 Adrian Ruiz | Women in Security 2023 Director, Safety, Security and Quality Assurance at Valley Metro Madeline Lauver July 5, 2023 Law enforcement veteran Adrian Ruiz is fueled by her passion for public transit in her role as Director, Safety, Security and Quality Assurance at Valley Metro.Read More
Las Vegas makes cybersecurity updates Security Staff June 28, 2023 Las Vegas is updating its cybersecurity and will switch to a hybrid multi-cloud environment to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. Read More
San Antonio updates security radio system Security Staff May 26, 2023 The Alamo Area Regional Radio System was completed for public service security. All agencies are now on the same system without needing patches.Read More
U.S. cities with most and least projected crime risk Security Staff January 24, 2023 According to the Pinkerton Crime Index (PCI), six cities have a projected increasing trend of total crime (from highest to lowest risk).Read More
Elena Gottreich named Chicago Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Security Staff June 27, 2022 Elena Gottreich has been named the City of Chicago's new Deputy Mayor of Public Safety.Read More