Washington DC May 22 2021 The recent Colonial Pipeline hack created shortages and panic-buying of gasoline, and also raised questions about federal oversight of critical energy infrastructure. It may come as a surprise to learn that the Transportation Security Administration, whose officers screen luggage and carry-ons at airport check-in gates, also has responsibility for the […]
OMAHA, Neb. May 21 2021 A shoplifting suspect described as a seasoned pro allegedly attempted to fool the security system at Nebraska Furniture Mart. But his use of a simple but unique device was caught on camera. Joshua Cirian, 35, of Papillion, was arrested Thursday at the Nebraska Furniture Mart on shoplifting charges. Jason Hansen, loss […]
PITTSBURGH PA May 21 2021 — An internal affairs investigation at the Allegheny County Jail led to the arrest of a corrections officer for selling drugs to inmates. Lewis Bagnato, 32, of Kennedy Township, was charged with delivery of controlled substances, possession with intent to deliver and related offenses. He was arrested Thursday morning when he […]
San Diego CA May 21 2021 A security officer chasing a man who ran onto the field during the Padres-Rockies game was injured and had to be treated by emergency medical personnel. This is just absolutely horrific tweeted a spectator. The game was stopped and a security guard could be seen on the ground in […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. May 21 2021 Money to put or keep officers in schools is up in the air after Monday night’s Charleston City Council meeting. Many council members want the discussion to go to the Public Safety Committee before a decision is made. City councilwoman Shannon Snodgrass was vocal on her standpoint about prevention resource officers […]
POUND, Va. May 21 2021 The Town of Pound removed its chief of police and terminated all other police officers. According to a petition filed by Commonwealth’s Attorney Chuck Slemp, town officials formally voted on May 18 to terminate “every officer in its police department. The petition states that while the town’s charter grants the town […]
PRESS RELEASE CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Walden Security recently awarded 21 students with the company’s annual Employee Family Scholarship Program designed to support eligible children and dependents of company employees. The Walden Security Employee Family Scholarship was established in 2009 by Walden Security Chairman & CEO Amy Walden and President Michael S. […]
Los Alamos NM May 21 2021 A school security officer was recently honored during a recent award ceremony for school employees. Los Alamos High School security officer Scott Reynolds is the LAPS Certified Employee of the Year.
GRANDVIEW MO May 20 2021 — A 17-year-old who was shot by police in Missouri after confronting officers with a gun has died, authorities said. Lantz Stephenson Jr., of Grandview, was shot about 6:45 a.m. Sunday at a park in the Kansas City suburb of Grandview, and died later that day at a hospital, according to […]
Atlanta GA May 20 2021 Atlanta City Council wants to use the city’s special police program to fill Atlanta’s parks with retired officers. The Police Recapture Program lets the city rehire retired Atlanta police officers at their regular salaries without taxpayers funding their benefits. The council passed a resolution Monday to expand the program’s reach for […]