All the nickels, dimes and quarters travelers leave behind at TSA security checkpoints adds up to big bucks — enough that next time you forget your change after emptying your pockets, you might want to go back for it. In fiscal year 2016, travelers left behind a record $867,812.39, according to a report from the…
“A Miami-Dade Police officer and security officer were honored, Wednesday, for their response to a shooting at a library in May. Miami-Dade Police officer Saul Rodriguez was working extra off-duty hours at the main library in Downtown Miami, on West Flagler Street. Usually the library is calm, but on May 3, about 30 minutes after…
“The Texas Legislature has passed the Church Security Protection Act aimed at allowing churches to provide their own security through members of their congregations. In a special report, Angel San Juan found that Texas is one of just three states — Oklahoma and Florida are the other two — that restricts church members from providing…
“School district police officers here completed a months-long drone training program at Sanchez Elementary on Friday. This spring, Drone Pilot Inc., a Central Texas training firm, taught four officers from the McAllen Independent School District Police Department on the usage of drones. The 100-hour training, which began in February, went through various real-life scenarios. Friday,…
“2 quick-thinking security guards at a Solihull shopping center helped to evacuate terrified residents after a fire tore through the roof of a nearby tower block are hailed as heroes. The fearless guards at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Center were on patrol when they spotted the flames and smoke coming from the top of the building…
“Police assisted security officers and made several arrests with various charges on May 13 and May 14 at the Livingston Mall. The first call from the Livingston Mall was about person being held in the parking lot by security for potentially being in possession of stolen property, according to police. Upon police arrival, it was…
“New York City NY May 15 2017 Teach NYS, a project of the Orthodox Union, encourages yeshivas to apply for New York City Local Law 2, the nonpublic school security guard program. The deadline is May 15, 2017. To qualify for the program, a nonpublic school must have 300 or more pre-K-12 students in the…
“An alert security guard who spotted a Facebook user selling designer watches told police the man resembled a shoplifter who stole merchandise from Macy’s, authorities said Thursday. The man, Alfredo “Freddy Vega,” 49, was arrested Wednesday and now faces shoplifting and other charges, according to Paramus Police Chief Kenneth R. Ehrenberg. The theft of several…
“A group of 9 people is accused of stealing more than $102,000 from Safeway-Albertson stores, according to police. The 5-week investigation into the suspect organized retail crime (ORC) began in October 2016. ORC typically involves more than one individual, said Scott Chapman, the Director of Asset Protection for Albertson-Safeway. He said the groups usually steal…
