ALPA president says bill waters down cargo security
The head of the nation's largest pilots union has blasted a last-minute lobbying maneuver that would exempt cargo airlines from a federal mandate in the...
Bus security measure approved in House
The U.S. House has approved $99 million in security funding to bus operators in the U.S. The money is earmarked for building more secure garages, protecting...
Port security bill approved in Senate
The Senate last week passed a maritime security bill that requires all 361 U.S. seaports to develop and implement security plans and procedures. It also...
GE acquires InfoGraphic Systems
GE Industrial Systems, Plainville, Conn., a division of General Electric Co., has acquired InfoGraphic Systems, Garden Grove, Calif. "GE is continuing...
Balancing biometrics and privacy: An opinion
The Nov. 7 issue of Business Week quotes the following findings of a survey by the National Consortium of Justice & Information Statistics: 82 percent...
Is the TSA up to the technology task?
Michael Fickes
The magnitude of the technology system being deployed in support of the nation’s new air-travel security system defies comprehension, and observers are...
A critical look at trusted passenger programs
Billie H. Vincent
Much has been made since the attacks on Sept. 11 about merging technology and biometrics to establish a “Trusted Traveler” program. This immediate leap-to-technology...
with Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn
Jennifer Pero
After a fatal shooting on July 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn announced a series of major security enhancements, including an investment of more than $30 million to overhaul its security infrastructure. Hahn, who also serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s Aviation Safety and Security Task Force, says he is focused on ensuring the ongoing safety and security of Los Angeles....
Philly airport workers charged with falsifying information
Twenty nine former or current workers at Philadelphia International Airport face charges that they lied about personal criminal histories or gave false...
Wireless LAN security tops IT concern list
More than 70 percent of 935 surveyed IT professionals are "very concerned" about security over wireless networks, according to a recent survey conducted...
President tries to spur Homeland Security compromise in Congress
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) says he has the votes to pass Homeland Security legislation and believes it may happen this week....
Cargo security = national security, CEO says
Addressing cargo crime on a broad scale can have a far-reaching impact on the overall security of the maritime industry, American Science and Engineering...
ASTM seeking help to create Homeland Security standards
ASTM International has invited security-industry architects, manufacturers, product designers, testers, government reps and other security professionals...
ISP to establish cyber-security lab
SBC Communications Inc., an Internet Service Provider, is creating a laboratory to test methods of defeating viruses and Web site attacks. The company...
FBI director encourages businesses to report cyber-crime
Industry and government leaders discussed how to tackle current and emerging challenges by improving private sector and law enforcement cooperation on...
Ridge: We aren't ready yet
Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge says America is better prepared for a terrorist attack than it was a year ago, but "I'm not going to tell you that...
New Homeland Security committee formed
National League of Cities president and Minnetonka, Minn. mayor Karen Anderson was sworn in last week as a member of a new Homeland Security committee...
ASSE releases workplace crisis response checklist
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has released a checklist for employers to increase workplace security during a time of crisis. Here is...
Panel: Seaports, energy, food and water still vulnerable
A panel of top security experts has determined another terrorist attack focused on seaports, energy systems and food and water supplies could result in...
Company donates surveillance to victimized school
World Wide Video Inc., Culpeper, Va., has offered to donate one of its digital video bank units to the Prince George's County and Montgomery County school...
Governors association to create Homeland Security division
The National Governors Association has formed a Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, to help state governments design and implement defense,...
TSA to institute hot line for small airport security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced plans to institute a 1-800 hotline for private pilots to report suspicious or unusual behavior....
Security technology the focus of several new Congressional bills
Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) has introduced legislation to improve the databases involving state-issued driver's licenses. It was one of several security...
Study: Airline passengers more sensitive to security procedures
Increased security procedures at international airports have sensitized passengers to the "people skills" of airport personnel and to the availability...
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