After learning that it would host the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Denver established a public-private partnership through which business, government, and private-security entities could work together. The effort paid off.
A look at how several large enterprises handle security challenges in the Southern California area, site of this year's ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits.
Interview with Alan Bock, director of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety's Office of Homeland Security.
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Fifty-Four Minutes After Midnight
By Teresa Anderson
The head of security at Delaware State University, in Dover, Delaware, discusses how his school activated its crisis management plan when a shooting occurred and some of the lessons learned.
When the Chips are Down
By ASIS International Gaming and Wagering Protection Council
The economic downturn has led to a notable increase in employee theft, particularly at casinos, but there are many ways for gaming establishments to reduce the risk and improve their odds of protecting the bottom line.
Do Arrests Predict Future Behavior?
By Laura Spadanuta
New research indicates that the longer criminals stay clean, the less likely they are to reoffend.
Streamlining Air Passenger Security Screening
By Laura Spadanuta
A new study says passenger screening could be improved by separating travelers into two lines: one for low-risk passengers and the other for high-risk passengers.
Ruling Against Fraud Alert Companies
By Laura Spadanuta
A recent court ruling dealing a blow to fraud-alert companies leaves consumers in the dark.
Busting Crime on a Budget
By Teresa Anderson
City officials were able to reduce the budget while adding a surveillance system and a call-management service.
A Guide to the 2009 ASIS Exhibits
Check out the exhibits at the ASIS International 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits.
Legal Report
By Teresa Anderson
The strip search of a middle school student is unconstitutional; plus legislation on chemical facilities, food safety, and airport screening.
Industry News
By Ann Longmore-Etheridge
CSO Roundtable announces speakers, ASIS expands computer-based certification testing, and Scott Hewitt, CPP, is profiled.
Keys to Fraud Prevention
By William Anderson
Security can take the lead in spearheading a fraud-prevention program, which should have three components: governance, implementation, and compliance.
The secretary general of the Organization of the Islamic Conference reminds President Obama that his promises made to the Muslim world in Egypt need to transfer into policy.
International cooperation is necessary to combat the illegal global trade in dangerous counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals, panelists argued at an American Enterprise Institute event.