Bomb-sniffing dogs are the best and most popular way for airport security quickly to detect anyone planning to bring explosives to an airport; scientists are trying to change that; Dr. Denis Spitzer and his colleagues, for example, are working on a sensor that will detect vapors ofTNTand oth...
The contributors to this practitioner-oriented edited volume examine the security challenges confronting colleges and universities, such as active shooters, bomb threats, crimes (including sexual rape), and fires. The volume is divided into three sections: first, the nature of the threats, conducting...
ELECTION SECURITYFBI: Bomb Threats Against U.S. Voting Locations Appear to Be Coming from Russia A series of bomb threats sent to polling locations across the United States appears to be coming from Russia, according to new assessments from both federal and state officials. Read more THE RUSSI...
The threat from wildfires is growing. The US needs a unified response. AI's thirst for power keeps coal fires burning bright Recently-patched Firefox bug exploited against Tor browser users Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging" ...
"Homeland Security means very often something you never hear about. And that's what we do. You don't get a lot of thank yous for that." Johnson's challenge is to fix a dysfunctional agency at the same time he's dealing with a terrorist threat that's becoming ever more complex and ...
Bomb Threats If you receive a bomb threat, get as much information from the caller as possible. Keep the caller on the line and record everything that is said. Then notify the police and the building management. If you are notified of a bomb threat, do not touch any suspicious packages....
“There is a growing threat of emerging infections and use of biologic agents as a form of terrorism.” “Federal agencies such as the Department of Heath and Human Services, and Department of Homeland Security have been responding to such threats.” ...
Aside from the threat of terrorism, the New York City Police Department worries about the risks of suicide at the national 9/11 memorial; The memorial is focused around two sunken granite pools where the World Trade Center towers once stood; some fear that visitors, so overcome by grief, may...
Senator Elizabeth Warren released her plan to prevent, contain and treat infectious disease outbreaks at home and abroad. Diseases like Ebola virus, Zika virus and most recently, coronavirus demonstrate the real threat that outbreaks pose to our health and security. “The United States can be a ...
FBI: Russian email addresses tied to 'not credible' bomb threats The agency "is aware" of emailed threats to polling locations in several states, none of which have proved credible. David DiMolfetta November 5, 2024 So far, no 'national-level significant incidents' on Election Day, CISA say...