Security
S560, The Employee Free Choice Act, Dead?
Contract security guard companies can breathe a bit easier; the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) seems to be near dead in the water, now that the Democrats lost their 60-vote majority in the Senate. In addition, the loss of a potential appointee to the National Labor Relations Board this week occurred when Republicans blocked the [...]
8Jan2010 | Bruce Hulme | 0 comments | Continued
Microsoft’s Forensics Tool (Cofee) Spills onto Web
Microsoft’s point-and-click “computer forensics for cops” tool has leaked onto the web.
COFEE (Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor) is designed to allow law enforcement officers to collect digital evidence from a suspect’s PC without requiring any particular expertise. Using the technology – which recovers a list of processes running on an active computer at the scene [...]
Forensic Locksmithing
Forensic locksmithing is a relatively unknown field of investigative work that provides a much needed service to law enforcement, government agencies, and private companies. The forensic locksmith, also known as an investigative locksmith, analyzes lock and keying systems for evidence of compromise. This includes determining method of entry, the tools used, the time and skill [...]
23Oct2009 | datagram | 0 comments | Continued
Defending the Defender: Inadequate and Negligent Security Investigations
Our agency was employed by an attorney that represented a security guard company in a negligence lawsuit. The facts of the case involved a security company that had the contract at a college to provide 24-hour on-site armed security. During registration, a security guard was sitting in a room assisting with taking money [...]
8Sep2009 | Kelly Riddle | 1 comment | ContinuedWhat is Steganography? Hiding Information in Pictures and Sound (Video)
From Wikipedia:
“Steganography is the art and science of writing hidden messages in such a way that no one, apart from the sender and intended recipient, suspects the existence of the message, a form of security through obscurity. The word steganography is of Greek origin and means “concealed writing”. The first recorded use of the term [...]
Executive Protection Training for Law Enforcement and Security Professionals
During my 29 years of police work, I have had numerous opportunities to provide close protection or “bodyguard” services to groups or individuals. Anyone who has been in law enforcement can say the same thing and for most of us, it was merely an assignment that was as interchangeable as traffic duty or report writing. [...]
19Aug2009 | Jerry MacCauley | 0 comments | ContinuedBodyguard or Bullet Magnet?
When you conjure up the image of a bodyguard, do you see the typical dark suited, sunglass wearing athlete with the curly wire sticking out of his ear? Or perhaps you envision the rough looking former spec ops guy wearing BDU’s and the fashionable tan equipment vest over his short sleeved shirt which was supposedly [...]
20Jul2009 | Jerry MacCauley | 1 comment | ContinuedPrivate Security: Society’s Largest Source of Protection
Private citizens and private officers performing security duties form society’s largest protective force.
Their impact is felt daily and often is the back story of historic headlines, like the successful evacuation done by World Trade Center security staff after the planes struck September 11th, 2001.
Citizens from backgrounds as varied as retirees to homemakers to any profession [...]
How to Hack RFID-Enabled Credit Cards (Video)
A special thanks to Diana Myer Miller for bringing this YouTube video to our attention via Facebook!
“A number of credit card companies now issue credit cards with embedded RFIDs (radio frequency ID tags), with promises of enhanced security and speedy transactions.” -From Boing Boing TV.
CCTV Surveillance Equipment: What You Need to Succeed
By Ryan Temple
Today’s world is becoming a more dangerous and scary place to live. Burglary, vandalism, and violent crime run rampant in some areas, and often the police presence required to mitigate the threat in residential areas leaves a bit to be desired. But there are options available for homeowners to protect themselves and their [...]
Being a Prepared Executive Protection Professional
Executive Protection Professionals must constantly practice proven tactics that have been specially modified to work in non-hostile and hostile environments. Here are just a few things to consider regarding executive protection details. These tips are a general overview Executive Protection Professionals should consider while working their detail.
10Feb2009 | Ruffin Blaylock | 0 comments | ContinuedFighting Back Against Retail Theft
With the current economy crisis there has been a significant increase in organized retail theft across the country. National statistics show that organized retail crime results in $30 billion to $37 billion. The FBI continues to warn retailers and the public that these losses appear to be growing.
26Jan2009 | Stephanie Mitchell | 0 comments | Continued
