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Security Officer Shoots Jessie James at Jackson, MS Nightclub

From BearingArms:An armed security officer at the Freelon’s Club in Jackson, Mississippi shot and killed a man who police say had returned to the club with a gun after he was involved in an altercation earlier inside the club. Security guard killed in club shooting remembered as good Samaritan Jessie James Newson, 27, had been [...]

By |2020-11-29T21:47:56-05:00May 27th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Security Officer Shoots Jessie James at Jackson, MS Nightclub

TSA head of security removed over long lines

From USA Today:The Transportation Security Administration ousted its head of security this week because the agency is seeking a "different approach," not because of any wrongdoing, TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger said Tuesday. Click here to read the rest of the story.

By |2020-11-29T23:20:05-05:00May 26th, 2016|News|Comments Off on TSA head of security removed over long lines

Yankees Stadium security guard fired for stealing

From the New York Daily News: A Yankees security official — and former cop — was fired by the Bronx Bombers for stealing team memorabilia, the Daily News has learned. Read the rest of the story here.

By |2020-11-29T23:21:14-05:00May 26th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Yankees Stadium security guard fired for stealing

Second Edition of Active Shooter: A Handbook on Prevention Released

Second Edition of Active Shooter: A Handbook on Prevention Released ASIS International, the leading organization for security management professionals, has published a new security book, Active Shooter: A Handbook on Prevention, 2nd Ed, by Dr. Joshua Sinai, Ph.D. A byproduct of the author's more than 30 years' work in national security, this new [...]

By |2016-05-23T20:44:30-04:00May 23rd, 2016|News|Comments Off on Second Edition of Active Shooter: A Handbook on Prevention Released

Lake Havasu City, AZ man charged with fighting with security officers

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Richard Chavez of Lake Havasu City, AZ, was cited for disorderly conduct and assault on Saturday, May 14. According to reports, Chavez argued with security at the Nautical Inn and attempted to start a fight after he was asked to leave the property for being too intoxicated.

By |2020-11-29T23:24:19-05:00May 23rd, 2016|News|Comments Off on Lake Havasu City, AZ man charged with fighting with security officers

Woman uses pepper spray on three security officers in NJ

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews:A Franklin Township, NJ woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly used pepper spray on three security officers during an attempted shoplifting at Bridgewater Commons, it was announced Friday. Read the rest of the story here.

By |2020-11-29T23:27:54-05:00May 21st, 2016|News|Comments Off on Woman uses pepper spray on three security officers in NJ

Man head-butts security officer, threatens cops with knife at NY hospital

Danger exists everywhere, even in institutions where a person's health and well-being are the primary objectives. Case in point: A recent story courtesy of CampusSafetyMagazine.com:A man police say assaulted a hospital security officer and threatened police with a knife inside a New York hospital was arrested May 16. Read the rest of the story here.

By |2020-11-29T23:32:38-05:00May 20th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Man head-butts security officer, threatens cops with knife at NY hospital

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