Cargo Theft Moves From Bolt Cutters to Fake Credentials
A driver arrives at a distribution center with legitimate-looking paperwork, verified carrier credentials and the correct shipment details. The freight is…
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Homeland Tech in Focus: Cell Towers, AI and Smart 911 Response
A fresh alarm has rung through U.S. government ranks: nearly two dozen FEMA IT personnel—including top CISOs—have been fired following a massive…
By Ellie Goldman · HLS · Sep 5, 2026
Opinion: Hospital Weapon Detection Is No Longer a Pilot Program
For years, hospitals talked about workplace violence in the abstract. Incident reports went up the chain, staff trainings were refreshed and signage was…
By Marilyn Thaxton, North America Marketing Manager at CEIA USA · Weapons Detection · Sep 3, 2026
Rising Antisemitism Drives Security Overhaul at Jewish Institutions
A sharp increase in antisemitic incidents following the escalation between Israel and Iran is forcing Jewish institutions to reassess how they secure…
By Freddie Bolton · HLS · Sep 3, 2026
LiDAR Challenges Radar in High-Stakes Perimeter Security Deployments
As critical infrastructure operators reassess perimeter defenses amid evolving threat models, long-range detection accuracy and false alarm reduction…
By Paul Epstein · HLS · Sep 2, 2026
The Security Guys News Awards 2026 - Now Open for Submissions
Security Guys News is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the Security Guys News Awards 2026, our year-end industry awards program…
By Security Guys · Awards · Sep 1, 2026
From School Shootings to Stadium Safety: AI-Driven Screening Is the Next Layer of Physical Security
The new school year in the United States has opened with grim numbers: 47 shootings on K–12 grounds so far in 2025. That reality is driving districts to…
By Ellie Goldman · Emergency & Disaster Response · Sep 1, 2026
Proactive Security or Buzzword? Industry Pushes Perimeter-First Strategy into 2026
The push toward proactive, perimeter-focused security is gaining real traction going into 2026, especially across retail and multi-site environments.…
By Sarah o'Neill · Surveillance & CCTV · Aug 31, 2026
The VMS Market Is Shifting - Is Genetec Losing Strategic Ground?
The global video management systems VMS market is undergoing structural change. After years of consolidation around a relatively small group of dominant…
By Paul Epstein · Surveillance & CCTV · Aug 25, 2026
Counter-UAS in the Real World: From Sensor Fusion to 90% Intercept Rates
As small, low-slow drones become cheaper, quieter, and more autonomous, the counter-UAS conversation has shifted from theory to operational reality.…
By Paula Vettori · Drones · Aug 25, 2026
On-Duty Security Guard Charged with Assault After Using Brass Knuckles on Alleged Shoplifter in Winnipeg
A 23-year-old security guard in Winnipeg has been charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats, and possession of a prohibited weapon after an…
By Sarah o'Neill · Policing Tech · Aug 24, 2026
Opinion: The Screening Problem Most Facilities Are Still Getting Wrong
Security directors are under more pressure than at any point in recent memory. Violence in healthcare settings is accelerating. Schools are operating…
By Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One Technologies · Weapons Detection · Aug 24, 2026
Ondas Collects Israeli Tech Companies and Targets the IDF as an Anchor Customer
The appointment of Dadi Barnea, former director of the Mossad, as Global President and Chairman of Ondas Defense marks the peak of the U.S. company’s…
By Paul Epstein · HLS · Aug 10, 2026
Minneapolis School Shooting Highlights Critical Role of Tactical Maps for First Responders
The Minneapolis tragedy has once again pushed parents and educators to confront the ongoing crisis of school safety in America. During morning Mass, a…
By Sarah o'Neill · Emergency & Disaster Response · Aug 9, 2026
A Night with Drones and Digital Footprints: Two Policing Tech Stories That Hit Home
We've all seen the slick demos—hovering drones, predictive analytics, AI dashboards. But until you've watched one of those drones skip traffic jams and…
By Freddie Bolton · Policing Tech · Aug 6, 2026
Roundtable Discussion: Cargo Theft Shifts From Opportunistic Crime to Structured
Rising geopolitical fragmentation, persistent inflationary pressure, and continued volatility in global trade lanes are reshaping risk exposure across…
By Paula Vettori · HLS · Aug 3, 2026
Hospitals, Liability and AI: Athena Security Bets on Integrated Screening
Violence in healthcare facilities is on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics identifies hospitals as having the highest rate of workplace violence,…
By Paula Vettori · Weapons Detection · Aug 3, 2026
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