Quebec public security officers allowed to carry batons, use force
From GlobalNews.ca: MONTREAL – For 28 years as a public security officer in the affluent town of Hampstead, Que., Michael Huculak says he has never had to use his weapon.
Protecting the grid from active shooters
By Kevin Mikalsen, SecurityInfoWatch.com:There are people in America with the means and motivation to disrupt local, regional and even national power distribution. Security officers intercept trespassing couple at power plant Read the rest of the story here.
Security officers involved in shoot-outs, robberies
From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews:In the past seven days, security officers have detained or prevented at least twenty seven robberies or burglaries including six that ended with gunfire leaving three robbery suspects dead and a rash of violence that has left four security officers dead and eleven others shot. Read the rest of the story here.
Man wanted in fatal shooting of shopping center security guard
From Click2Houston.com:HOUSTON - Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a shopping center security guard. Read the rest of the story here.
Editor suspended after encouraging riots at Trump rallies
As the Presidential race heats up, security and law enforcement need to be at the ready. It seems this time around -- more so than in other recent elections -- there is the propensity for rioting, and the powder keg has a short fuse, so to speak, especially when certain members of the media are [...]
Security officer cleared in Lynchburg General Hospital shooting
By Amy Trent & Eleanor Roy of The News & Advance: In a detailed report months in the making, Lynchburg’s Commonwealth’s Attorney said Friday he will not pursue criminal charges against the Centra security guard or patient involved in a shooting at Lynchburg General Hospital’s Psychiatric Emergency Center. To read the rest of the [...]
The Conley Group maintains rigorous training for its officers
The case has often been made for an increase in the training security officers receive. In a May 31 update, Tom M. Conley, President & CEO, The Conley Group, Inc. gives details about the training his offices must undergo:Eight more Conley Group Security Officers completed the capstone phase of the Firearms Training and Qualification Course [...]
Security officer nabs suspected wedding ring thief in Florida
From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews:Palm Beach FL June 3 2016 During the brief few minutes that Michelle Prager accidentally left her $30,000 ring on the counter of a Palm Beach department store's unisex bathroom, an opportunistic thief pocketed it, police said. Read the rest of the story here.
Security officers: Do you want to “get ahead” or “just get by”?
IFPO board member Chris Hertig. Chris Hertig, IFPO Board member and retired criminal justice professor, makes the case for seeking a security certification in this excellent essay titled "Just Getting By" I did “the most important thing of the day” and had lunch with some old colleagues last week. These guys have done [...]
Alleged Somali war criminal working as airport security officer
From CNN.com: Yusuf Abdi Ali served as a commander in the Barre regime and is accused of terrorizing the Isaaq people, torturing clan members, burning villages and conducting mass executions. Read the rest of the story here.
