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Busy Louisiana port deploys behavioral analytics

BRS Labs' system complements facility's next-generation security
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Amy Canfield
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04/04/2013
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Public Sector

LAFOURCHE, La.—Port Fourchon, here, is implementing a behavioral analytics system, and the director of technology believes this port's security will become among the best in the nation.

Emergency management-focused school proposed in NYC

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SDN Staff
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04/04/2013
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Public Sector

NEW YORK—Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced plans to open a new public school in the city devoted to emergency management.

The proposed school is, in part, a response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, according to a report in NY1.com.

Puget Sound ports make social media a security keystone

Smartphone applications and more designed to improve disaster communication
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Amy Canfield
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04/04/2013
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Public Sector

TACOMA, Wash.—If a natural disaster or terrorist attack happens at one of the four major ports in Puget Sound, area residents can rest assured they'll be informed up to the minute though social media.

Conn. lawmakers mull bill that would give immunity to security experts

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SDN Staff
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04/02/2013
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Public Sector

HARTFORD, Conn.—Lawmakers in Connecticut are considering a bill that would grant immunity from civil liability for school security consultants.

TSA expedites screening for 'wounded warriors'

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SDN Staff
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03/29/2013
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Public Sector

WASHINGTON—Weeks after a severely disabled Marine was "humiliated" while being cleared for security at a Phoenix airport, the government took steps March 27 to ensure nothing similar occurs, according to a CNN report.

Bergen County upgrades security

700 surveillance cameras in place
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Amy Canfield
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03/29/2013
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Public Sector

HACKENSACK, N.J.—The Bergen County Sheriff's Office has completed the installation of 425 new surveillance cameras in county facilities, bringing its total to 700.

Senators co-sponsor courthouse security bill

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SDN Staff
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03/28/2013
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Public Sector

WASHINGTON—A piece of bipartisan legislation seeking to improve security at smaller courthouses has been introduced in the U.S. Senate.

HUD grants $3.9m for security to 18 public housing authorities

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SDN Staff
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03/27/2013
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Public Sector

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is making $3.9 million in Capital Fund Safety and Security grants to 18 public housing authorities, according to a Federal Register notice.

NCS4 turns attention to security for high school sports

Three pilot programs at three schools help establish best practices
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Amy Canfield
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03/25/2013
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Public Sector

HATTIESBURG, Miss.—While collegiate and pro sports officials have focused on security at their venues in recent years, little has been done similarly for K-12 sporting events.

Buffalo Bills' stadium could see doubling of security

Increased officer visibility is right step, expert says
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Amy Canfield
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03/22/2013
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Public Sector

BUFFALO, N.Y.—Police presence inside and outside of the "rowdy" Ralph Wilson Stadium, home to the Buffalo Bills NFL team, likely will more than double during game days next season in an attempt to get the stadium back to a "family- and kid-friendly" venue, officials said.

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