Public Safety
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While the city has used drones before, Chief Roderick Porter said the two new aerial vehicles the department is getting under a contract with security tech company Flock Safety are more advanced. -
The proposed legislation would require public agencies to delete any footage their license-plate-reader cameras, such as those sold by Flock Safety, collect within 72 hours.
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The Osceola County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of new portable and dual band radios at a cost of $330,552 during its meeting Dec. 16, by a vote of 5-1.
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Climate change may be triggering an evolution in hurricanes, with some researchers predicting the violent storms could move farther north.
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The state’s efforts to prepare for an oil train disaster or other hazardous materials spill got a boost when Gov. Mark Dayton signed a transportation bill into law.
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Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order establishing the new office, designating it as a central hub for analyzing threats and sharing information.
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Despite the increased use of body cameras, there are no universal policies governing their use by police departments.
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The attack in Garland at the Muhammad cartoon contest was called the “new age of terrorism” by the House Homeland Security chairman.
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The electronic signs have aired targeted messages about everything from hurricanes and flash floods to natural gas shortages.
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Industry experts disagree on whether the Islamic State’s ability to mount a dangerous cyberattack is a top concern or an emerging online threat or completely overblown. But one thing is not in doubt, ISIS is making news headlines in 2015 for its exploits in cyberspace.
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Police departments will still be able to acquire riot gear, specialized firearms and armored trucks, as long as they get training and special permission from local authorities.
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On the tail end of riots, protests and public disquiet surrounding police conduct, the president announced a new program that pits data against one of America's hottest issues.
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When Mount St. Helens erupted 35 years ago, officials were ill-prepared for the magnitude of the emergency.
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The more scientists learn, the more they are fine-tuning who is ordered to leave when a hurricane threatens.
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The new "threats and impacts graphic" is a collaborative effort between the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center.
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Authorities have raised defenses at U.S. military bases, put local police forces on alert and increased surveillance at the nation’s airports and other potential targets.
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Analytics help New York City firefighters track potential hot spots.
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Scientists and forecasters are mostly in agreement that major storms will be less frequent but stronger.
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Do we need another black swan event to change the response model?
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A recent report found that states are plagued by a number of problems in hiring and retaining cybercrime experts.
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It's the first time the security level has been raised nationwide since Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of the attacks on New York and Washington.
