Public safety officers know that their profession could draw them into the line of fire…
Peer Influence, Social Networks Might Be Leveraged to Aid Gun Violence Reduction Efforts
A new Northwestern University study found that a program aimed at reducing gun violence in Chicago, the Violence Reduction Strategy (VRS), deterred about 100 victimizations over a two-year period. VRS is a…
Who Is Responsible When an Inmate Commits Suicide?
Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide in New York’s Metropolitan Correction Center on Aug. 10 has brought new attention to the troubling reality of inmates who kill themselves in America’s jails and prisons. Suicide is,…
Does the Judicial System Give Justice to Assaulted EMS First Responders?
Violence toward first responders is widespread and can face a felony charge in Pennsylvania, yet new research shows that victims often feel they do not receive legal justice. Now a study of…
United States and Canada Implement Preclearance Agreement
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced last week, in partnership with the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, the implementation of an agreement to improve mutual security and expedite lawful travel…
DHS, Israel Tackle Cargo Shipping Security
Each day, thousands of containers travel the globe. Security agencies need to ensure the cargo that originally was shipped in them is what is in them when they reach their destination. Harmful…
