June

Safety in Transit

June 2018 | COVER STORY

Unwanted sexual behavior was pervasive in London’s transit system. A 2013 Transport for London survey found that one in 10 of its customers experienced unwanted sexual behavior while using London’s transit system. Yet, 90 percent of those individuals did not report the incidents to the police. Here’s how authorities worked to increase reporting and prevent future assaults from occurring.

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A Safety Strategy on Campus

The University of Central Florida in Orlando incorporates new security technologies and strategies to enhance student safety.

Food Defense: Raising the Bar

New U.S. federal regulations require detailed vulnerability assessments to prevent the intentional adulteration of food. Here’s how to comply.

Attacks on the Record

In a major first, the United States publicly attributes cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to Russia.

Far Distant Clearings

With a 700,000-item backlog, interminable delays, and a high-risk designation, the U.S. federal security clearance process is ripe for change.

Next-Gen 911

Efforts to upgrade the United States’ 6,000 emergency dispatch centers to be smartphone friendly and failproof are slowly spreading but face challenges.

Scanning the Schoolyard

A rural Pennsylvania school district installs a video management system and high definition cameras, which are managed by its sworn police force.