THE AVIATION SECURITY ACT: A CLOSER LOOK
President Bush signed a sweeping package of legislative changes regarding airports last week. Under the new law, the federal government will assume control...
Envelope manufacturer eases fears with new products
The recent events involving the U.S. postal system have directed security directors' attention to mailroom security. The world's largest envelope manufacturer,...
Two airports to install face recognition system
Two U.S. international airports have selected facial recognition systems by Visionics Corp., Minnetonka, Minn., for installation this month. The FaceIt...
Researchers develop "smart fence"
Researchers at Penn State University have developed a system to equip new or existing fences with the ability to detect, locate and classify intruders....
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ALPA safety chairman speaks on LAX security
A safety representative for the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) highlighted his concerns for increased security at a recent hearing on proposed changes...
ADT, Visionics form strategic partnership
ADT Security Services Inc., a part of the Tyco Intl. Fire and Security Services unit, Boca Raton, Fla., and Visionics Corp., Minnetonka, Minn., have begun...
Task force outlines safety, security precautions for tall buildings
The Sept. 11 tragedy at the World Trade Center in New York is heightening attention on security for the nation's skyscrapers. The Council on Tall Buildings...
Biometrics use projected to increase
A recent report from the Institute of Management and Administration's (IOMA) Security Director Report survey predicts the use of biometrics will continue...
HERE IS A LISTING OF SECURITY INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR 2002
JANUARY Jan. 8-11 2001 International Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. For sellers, buyers, developers and financiers...
Speakers finalized for Securing New Ground
The Securing New Ground conference, scheduled for Nov. 7-8 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, has released its list of conference speakers. Included...
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2002 IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
JANUARY Jan. 8-11 2001 International Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. For sellers, buyers, developers and financiers...
Senate passes airline security bill; Bush opposes complete federalization
The White House reported President Bush will impose tighter aviation security by executive order if Congress does not reconsider Senate legislation turning...
FAA adminstrator outlines deployment, use of security equipment at airports
Jane F. Garvey, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, went before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee...
Senate seeking airport security compromise
The U.S. Senate is still struggling to come up with a compromise concerning the federalization of airport workers and amendments to increase spending....
Aviation Security Association wants private-sector security
The Aviation Security Association, comprised of the world's leading security companies, urged Congress and the Bush Administration last week to adopt...
HID Corp. to acquire Motorola RFID access control business
HID Corp., Irvine, Calif., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Motorola’s worldwide RFID Access Control Business, previously known as "Indala,"...
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FAA institutes no-fly zones as event security tightens
The Federal Aviation Administration issued no-fly zones Friday for all "well-attended" sporting events this weekend. The measures came after college and...
ISC East: A report from the show floor
The International Security Conference and Exhibition East (ISC East) featured the latest in security technologies August 28-30 in New York. Here is some...
Transportation Secretary enacts teams focused on airport, airline security
U.S. Secretary of Transportation (DOT) Norman Y. Mineta has announced the creation of two rapid response teams to deliver detailed recommendations for...
Airline employees purposely breach security
The Associated Press reported three Northwest Airlines employees intentionally breached a security checkpoint at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix...
Airline employees purposely breach security
The Associated Press has reported three Northwest Airlines employees intentionally breached a security checkpoint at Sky Harbor International Airport...
Olympic security plans to be re-evaluated
The head of the 2002 Olympics said security plans will be completely re-evaluated in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon....
New FAA security measures outlined
Security measures taken by the Federal Aviation Administration in response to Tuesday's terrorist attacks: —Uniformed security personnel at airports....
