NEWS & ANALYSIS

Court Rules Homeowner’s Association Can Enforce Rules Using Private Security

Jan 31, 2013 -To stop people from speeding the neighborhood, an Illinois property owner’s association established a 25-mile-per-hour speed limit throughout the neighborhood and created its own security department to enforce the rules within property limits.

Morning Security Brief: Guard Company Sued After Sexual Assault, Surveillance Laws, Presidential Thief Sentenced, and More

Jan 10, 2013 -A woman is suing a security guard; Electronic Arts, where he worked; and the security guard company that employed him, after she was sexually assaulted on the job. How surveillance laws apply to text messaging apps. Man pleads guilty to stealing presidential equipment. And More.

CPJ Issues Statement on Newspaper That Hired Armed Guards

Jan 08, 2013 -“No journalist should be threatened in response to critical reporting,” the Committee to Protect Journalists says about the Journal News.

Morning Security Brief: Insider Attacks in Afghanistan, Inmate Abuse, Arms Trafficking, and More

Dec 04, 2012 -Anatomy of an insider attack. North Carolina inmates allege abuse. Mexican nationals charged in Coast Guard death. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Murder-Free Monday, Deniable Drones, Hotel Room Hack, and More

Nov 29, 2012 -New York City goes 36 hours without a violent crime reported. Sources tell the LA Times that DHS uses drones over Mexico. A man used hacker tools to break into hotel rooms. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Name of Wisconsin Shooter to Be Released, Y-12 Breach Update, Cybersecurity Investors, and More

Aug 06, 2012 -Wisconsin authorities have released little information about the man responsible for the Sikh temple shooting this weekend. Y-12 complex security leadership "removed" after breach. Investors eye cybersecurity start-ups. And more.

Book Review: Managing the Use of Force Incident

Jul 11, 2012 -The subtitle of this book refers to criminal justice officers, supervisors, and administrators, but the principles can also apply to security directors and managers whose officers may have to use force as part of their jobs.

Morning Security Brief: Emergency Communications, Twitter Data, Family Files Suit Over Police Shooting, and More

Jul 03, 2012 -Chicago’s emergency communications system goes down. Twitter releases stats on law enforcement requests. Kenneth Chamberlain’s family sues the White Plains Police. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Wal-Mart Bribery, Text Message Spam, Republican National Convention, and More

Apr 30, 2012 -A New York Times columnist explains why no one is likely to be jailed for the Wal-Mart bribery scandal. Text message spam sees a 45 percent increase. Security companies look for business from locals ahead of the Republican National Convention. And more.

Morning Security Brief: UC Davis Report Released, Hotel Hacked, Tahrir Square Protests Pick Up and More

Apr 13, 2012 -UC Davis police used poor judgment in handling Occupy protestors, report says. Hackers target hotels. Protesters back in Tahrir Square. And more.
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