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Pittsburgh officials pursue 'active-shooter training' for police force Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Share    
Pittsburgh police officers could soon be better trained to respond to incidents like this month's shooting rampage at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Public Safety Director Michael Huss said recently. Already offered by many other departments, "active-shooter training" would prepare patrol officers to hunt down a gunman and rescue the injured through mock scenarios in a variety of realistic environments. More
Summit seeks to deter nuclear-armed terrorism The Kansas City Star Share
Material that can be used to make nuclear bombs is stored in scores of buildings spread across dozens of countries. If even a fraction of it fell into the hands of terrorists, it could be disastrous. Nearly 60 world leaders who gathered in Seoul for a nuclear security summit agreed to work on securing and accounting for all nuclear material by 2014. But widespread fear lingers about the safety of nuclear material in countries including former Soviet states, Pakistan, North Korea, Iran and India. More Full body scanner makes debut at Atlantic City International Airport in New Jersey Gloucester County Times Share
Traveling through the Atlantic City International Airport in New Jersey is now faster and more secure with full body scanners, officials say. The South Jersey Transportation Authority — owner and operator of the Atlantic City International Airport — and the Transportation Security Administration recently opened a new passenger screening checkpoint including a tube-shaped full body scanner. More
Detroit seeks answers to long-term debt problems Bloomberg Businessweek Share
Faced with a mountain of debt and burdensome union contracts, Detroit's financial predicament appears similar to the one General Motors and Chrysler confronted during the economic meltdown. However, while the motor companies received a bailout, the Motor City likely will not. More City requires $100,000 insurance for pit bulls KOAT-TV Share
One New Mexico town is requiring owners of pit bulls, rottweilers and German shepherds to get special liability insurance. In Elephant Butte, something is keeping pit bull owner Chastity Cervantes worried. She has three blue-nose pit bulls. Cervantes said the dogs have no history of bad behavior. More
Colorado Springs City Council in Colorado gives initial OK to downtown surveillance camera The Gazette Share
Ten city-owned video surveillance cameras likely will be in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., by this summer. The City Council recently approved a proposal to buy the cameras that the Police Department plans to install mostly along Tejon Street. More Missouri senator seeks insurance for inspection shops The Kansas City Star Share
Vehicle inspection stations in Missouri would have to carry insurance to cover vehicle damage done by employees, under legislation moving through the state Senate. Missouri requires inspections every two years for older vehicles. They can be performed at auto repair shops or other stations certified by the State Highway Patrol. More |
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