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Houston nonprofit launches free gun initiative

by: 
SDN Staff
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06/18/2013
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Public Sector

HOUSTON—The Armed Citizen Project, a nonprofit based here, is giving away free shotguns to single women and residents of neighborhoods with high crime rates, according to an article from The Associated Press.

Oklahoma emergency chief discusses 'safe rooms' in schools

by: 
SDN Staff
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06/18/2013
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Public Sector

OKLAHOMA CITY—In the wake of the May 20 tornado, state officials expressed doubt that safe rooms could be installed in Oklahoma schools to protect children, teachers and staff from future disasters.

Time to nominate outstanding young security pros

Security Director News welcomes nominations for its ‘20 under 40’ awards
 by: 
Amy Canfield
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06/14/2013
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General News

YARMOUTH, Main—It’s that time again! Security Director News seeks nominations for its annual "20 under 40" awards to recognize the physical security industry's up-and-coming stars.

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NRF honors Luciano's lifetime achievement

by: 
SDN Staff
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06/14/2013
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Retail and Hospitality

SAN DIEGO—George Luciano, a veteran of the loss prevention side of the security industry, has been inducted into the National Retail Federation's Ring of Excellence.

SIA: Biometric ID cards 'sound policy' for immigration

Also, updates on TWIC, school security funding
by: 
Rich Miller
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06/13/2013
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General News

WASHINGTON—With immigration reform gaining momentum in Congress, the Security Industry Association is calling on lawmakers to approve biometrics on identity cards to ensure the highest level of security at U.S. entry points.

End users boosting budgets for physical security gear

45 percent report bigger budgets in 2012, IMS study finds
 by: 
Rich Miller
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06/13/2013
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General News

WELLINGBOROUGH, England—Budgets for physical security equipment continue to defy the sluggish economic recovery, with 45 percent of end users reporting that their security funding increased during 2012, according to a survey conducted by IMS Research, now part of IHS Inc.

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June News Poll

In the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shootings late last year, a number of state legislatures have considered whether certain teachers at K-12 schools should be trained and armed with guns.  What do you think?