A recent survey of Chiefs of Police across the U.S. conducted by Fortem Technologies reveals that 79% of respondents ranked public events as the most “at risk” for drone threats, followed by stadium events, then universities and campuses. Keep Reading
In the last twelve months, the FBI detected over 200 drones unlawfully flying in national security airspace restricted by the FAA at such events. An increase in unlawful drone use is anticipated. Keep Reading
Martyn’s Law is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to create a coherent and proportionate approach to protective security. It should apply to any place or space to which the public have access. Keep Reading
AeroDefense has revealed that it will provide its drone detection system to the MetLife Stadium to improve drone safety during events. Keep Reading
DSS has several special agents on the ground embedded with the U.S. women’s soccer team and with the team’s friends and family. It also has special agents, watch officers, and analysts assigned to the joint operations center at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. Keep Reading
Festival season is beginning in the U.K. and a British counter terror police campaign aims to help keep music lovers safe this summer. The #BeSafeBeSound digital campaign is part of Counter Terror Policing’s ‘Summer Security’ initiative. Keep Reading
As the first Major League Baseball team to collaborate with IDEMIA, the agreement allows fans with TSA Pre✓ to access Fenway Park via an IDEMIA Fast Pass™ lane. The lanes are exclusively for IDEMIA customers and is not a TSA Pre✓ security line. Keep Reading
Twenty-five entities within the Department of Homeland Security have contributed nearly 600 personnel to beef up security for Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Keep Reading
On game day, CBP Black Hawk crews will assist Department of Defense aircraft in detecting, tracking, and coordinating the interdiction of aircraft violating the Temporary Flight Restriction. If any aircraft violate that air space, CBP will intercept and determine if further enforcement is needed. Keep Reading
With criminal groups looking to capitalize on increased border traffic and large crowds, violence and terrorism are just some of the risks associated with hosting such events. Keep Reading
Local, state, and federal agencies involved with security at this year’s big game have gathered to put their planning and preparation to the test. Keep Reading