LOUISVILLE, Ky. March 10 2021 The Transportation Security Administration is launching recruitment efforts across Kentucky to fill nearly 50 full and part-time Transportation Security Officer positions by summer 2021 at airports across the state. ‘TSOs are a critical first-line defense in securing our nation’s commercial air transportation system,” said Melanie Harvey, acting executive assistant administrator for […]
Washington DC March 10 2021 A 12-year-old boy was arrested last week and accused of multiple attempted armed carjackings in the Washington, D.C., area, police said. Washington police said the boy tried to carjack three vehicles and successfully carjacked a fourth within an hour in Northeast Washington on Thursday. Police said the incidents began around 6:30 […]
Denton TX March 10 2021 A 22-year-old man stopped by security for trespassing was arrested Friday morning after he allegedly entered a hospital where he had trespassed last year. When confronted by security officers he then locked a bathroom stall door and sat down on the floor inside, according to the police report. Officers arrived at […]
Fresno CA March 10 2021 Police spent more than six hours surrounding a bank and trying to talk an armed man into surrendering. Police said that the stand-off did eventually end peacefully. The incident began after a security officer notified police about the armed man shortly after 4 p.m., prompting a large response from law […]
Washington DC March 10 2021 The creator of McAfee computer security software was facing charges Friday that he cashed in on a “pump-and-dump” scheme, by promoting cryptocurrencies on Twitter to drive up their value. John McAfee, founder of the antivirus firm that bears his name, and Jimmy Watson face charges of conspiracy, fraud, and money […]
Charlotte NC March 10 2021 In a lawsuit settlement, a security contract company has agreed to pay $110,000 to end a lawsuit brought by one of its former security officers. Security company Allied Universal agreed to pay $110,000 to end a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suit brought on behalf of a security guard who […]
VIDEO Los Angeles CA March 9 2021 People gathered at a Fairfax District intersection assaulted a security guard who tried to break up the crowd Sunday afternoon, officials said. Video obtained by KTLA shows a person balled up on the ground with his arms protecting his head as people surround and kick him. Officers first […]
Bloomington MN March 9 2021 A 29-year-old man who didn’t want to wear a mask while visiting Mall of America was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault. Mall security officers initially confronted the man during the morning of Feb. 18 as he was walking around inside the mall. The suspect, who has no permanent address, was […]
Bend Oregon March 9 2021 More than 100 workers on Friday lined Neff Road and Medical Center Drive for the second day of a walkout at St. Charles Bend of striking therapists, technicians and technologists. No contract talks were scheduled, except for Wednesday when the hospital and the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals will […]
Glenwood Springs CO March 9 2021 Law enforcement officials, including 9th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Cheney, discussed police presence in the city Tuesday, especially in the aftermath of a misdemeanor case that brought to focus the homelessness population. Glenwood Springs Chief of Police Joseph Deras answered questions Tuesday night concerning his department’s presence, or perceived […]