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London politics
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 hours ago

A Former TSA Agent Shares The No. 1 Reason Bags Get Flagged at Security-and How to Prevent It From Happening

Human error, especially with laptops, is the primary reason for carry-on luggage being flagged at airport security.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Man dies after group fight in Concord elementary school parking lot, police say

A man died following a group fight in a school parking lot during an after school program.
Brooklyn
fromBed-Stuy, NY Patch
2 days ago

Teen Caught With Gun At Brooklyn High School, NYPD Says

A 16-year-old student was charged with gun possession after being found with a handgun at a Brooklyn high school.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
#shooting
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

7-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYPD says

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn while in a stroller with her mother.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

7-month-old girl in stroller fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYPD says

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn while in a stroller with her mother.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Four children killed in nursery school stabbing attack in Uganda

Police confirmed a tragic incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school, where a male suspect brutally stabbed and killed four juveniles, including one girl and three boys.
NYC parents
fromQueens, NY Patch
2 days ago

2 Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Building: NYPD

Officers responding to the scene found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head and an 18-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Anti-terrorist programme Prevent outdated and inadequately prepared', report finds

The Prevent anti-terrorism programme is outdated and needs a comprehensive reset to address modern extremist challenges effectively.
E-Commerce
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

I've Solo Traveled for 20 Years, and These Are the 15 Safety Essentials I've Brought to 70 Countries-From $11

Traveling solo requires vigilance and the right safety gear to reduce the risk of theft and personal harm.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Every child wants to find joy': the scheme designing playground equipment for disaster zones

Meininger, who grew up in Germany but now lives in London, likes making things. So when he saw how much his young sons enjoyed the jungle gym and play forts at the local park, he made an indoor treehouse for them.
Parenting
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
#boston
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Suspect arrested in stabbing near Northeastern University

A Boston man was arrested for a stabbing near Northeastern University, with the victim suffering nonlife-threatening injuries.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Juvenile injured in Allston shooting

A shooting in Allston injured a person under 18, with the shooter fleeing the scene and no arrests made.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Suspect arrested in stabbing near Northeastern University

A Boston man was arrested for a stabbing near Northeastern University, with the victim suffering nonlife-threatening injuries.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Juvenile injured in Allston shooting

A shooting in Allston injured a person under 18, with the shooter fleeing the scene and no arrests made.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Brooklyn

7-month-old dead after being struck in the head by stray bullet during broad-daylight NYC shooting: cops

Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 day ago

Manhunt for 2nd Brooklyn baby death suspect intensifies as NYC reels from shooting

A 7-month-old girl was tragically killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn during a shooting incident.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

7-month-old dead after being struck in the head by stray bullet during broad-daylight NYC shooting: cops

A 7-month-old girl was shot dead by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mirror US
2 days ago

7-month-old baby shot dead feet from Brooklyn daycare, NYPD says

A 7-month-old baby girl was shot dead in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, prompting a significant police investigation.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Baby in stroller killed in shooting in Brooklyn, police sources say

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in Brooklyn while in a stroller.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. man sentenced for online threats to public figures, children, elementary school

A Wilbraham man was sentenced to 32 months in prison for making violent threats against public officials, children, and a local school.
NYC parents
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Humpday Headlines: Teen Fatally Stabbed In Fight Near Milpitas High

A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed during a chaotic fight involving ten teens near Milpitas High School.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Cops with patrol rifles to be stationed at key locations in Toronto, police create new counter-terrorism unit | CBC News

Toronto police are establishing a counter-terrorism unit and task force to enhance security against extremism and terrorism in the city.
#nypd
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Deadly night in NYC: Multiple people fatally shot during overnight crime spree

NYPD investigates two shootings in NYC, resulting in three fatalities, including a possible murder-suicide in Queens and a homicide in Manhattan.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
6 days ago

Bronx teens attacked on subway; NYPD seeks 9 suspects

Nine men are wanted for a violent robbery on a Bronx subway train, resulting in minor injuries to three victims.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Sadiq Khan protection officers leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street'

Armed police officers left a bag with firearms and a Taser on the street, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan police.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
New York City
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Suspected Pipe Bomb Found In Brooklyn Apartment, Police Report

Federal agents found a device resembling a pipe bomb in a Gravesend apartment, leading to an evacuation and a significant emergency response.
#gun-violence
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC parents

Brooklyn high school football player accidentally killed by teammate in shooting, officials say

NYC parents
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Brooklyn high school football player accidentally killed by teammate in shooting, officials say

A high school football player, Ka'mardre Coleman, was accidentally shot and killed by a teammate in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Mom of Brooklyn boy caught in crossfire aims to raise money to flee to safety

A mother seeks help to relocate her family after her son was shot in a gang-related incident in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

9-Year-Old Shot Near Livonia Ave in Brownsville

A 9-year-old boy was shot in Brownsville but is recovering; police do not believe he was the intended target.
Boston
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Armed man sought after sexual assault of jogger near Stanford

A woman jogging near Stanford University was sexually assaulted by a man with a handgun.
DC food
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Fireworks executive rips page from Boston bombing playbook to trace NYC terror suspect

Phantom Fireworks proactively searches its customer database when terror suspects are identified, creating a digital trail that connects purchases of fireworks materials to alleged perpetrators in terror investigations.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Jogger Sexually Assaulted By Armed Man Near Stanford University Campus

The woman reported the sexual assault around 6 pm Sunday, saying the man grabbed her near Mayfield Avenue and Santa Ynez Street and pulled her into some nearby landscaping.
Boston
Upper West Side
fromThefp
3 weeks ago

Terror on the Upper East Side

Two men attempted to detonate homemade bombs on Manhattan's Upper East Side, inspired by ISIS videos, but mainstream media and the mayor's statement suggested white supremacist involvement instead.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
#social-media-violence
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Arrests over school violence social media posts

A teenager and man in his 20s were arrested for social media posts inciting violence between rival school groups, with police increasing security at schools across London.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Arrests over school violence social media posts

A teenager and man in his 20s were arrested for social media posts inciting violence between rival school groups, with police increasing security at schools across London.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Nine Sought After Bronx Park East 2 Train Robbery

Nine individuals are wanted for a violent robbery on a Bronx subway train, where three young men were assaulted and robbed.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Should teens be allowed to carry handguns in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts's highest court will decide whether people under 21 can legally carry handguns, challenging the state's age restriction law following the Supreme Court's 2022 gun rights expansion.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

PCs awarded for tackling knife-wielding attackers

PC Darren Attwood and PC Jack Taylor were recognized for bravery after facing life-threatening situations while off duty.
#school-safety
fromHoodline
1 month ago
New York City

School Safety Agent Stabbed While Intervening in Student Fight in East Flatbush, Brooklyn

fromHoodline
1 month ago
New York City

School Safety Agent Stabbed While Intervening in Student Fight in East Flatbush, Brooklyn

California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Alleged Teen Terrorist Flashes ISIS Salute After Being Charged For Throwing Explosive Device in NYC

Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were charged with multiple crimes for throwing explosive devices at anti-Islam protesters in New York City last weekend. Both men were inspired by ISIS, with Balat writing on paper that he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. They face charges including attempted provision of material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, use of a weapon of mass destruction, transportation of explosive materials, and unlawful possession of explosive devices.
Boston
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Watch: Suspect with loaded gun in rucksack runs into crowded nightclub

A 29-year-old man was sentenced to five years after police found a loaded Bernardelli 69 pistol and cocaine in his rucksack following a drink-driving stop.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Authorities determine no ongoing threat after gun discovery at Santa Cruz County school

Weapons and a mask found at Aptos High were linked to a Dec. 28 juvenile assault; no ongoing threat, investigation and safety measures are underway.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Armed police called after man stabbed near primary school in Birmingham

We believe this to be a contained incident with a man in custody. We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community.
London politics
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
2 months ago

Freedom From Fear Pt. 2: the tactical side of terror

Let me be emphatic; all undocumented immigrants have committed a crime. They have all broken immigration law. All of the undocumented immigrants I spoke to frankly admitted this. And almost all of them also expressed a real desire for immigration reform. That surprised me-at first. Although, on second thought, they would almost certainly benefit from any rationalized system-which would necessarily recognize their indispensable importance to the U.S. economy.
US politics
Gadgets
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How to teach kids what to do when they get separated in a crowded place - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Teach children a practiced, simple lost-child routine—Stop. Look. Ask.—with a named meet-up point, a two-minute rule, and a working smartwatch as backup.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

4 Campuses Targeted in Latest Rash of Swatting Calls

Early Thursday morning, officials at Villanova University outside Philadelphia received a "threat of violence targeted at an academic building" and quickly closed their campus and canceled all activities. University officials issued an all clear at 1:36 p.m. on Thursday and noted that the FBI and local law enforcement were continuing their investigation. Alcorn State University in Mississippi initiated a campus lockdown Thursday morning due to a "safety threat," which officials cleared several hours later. Wiley University in Texas also locked down its campus due to a "threat via email" and lifted the lockdown at noon Thursday.
Higher education
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

No one hurt after possible threat leads to temporary Toronto high school lockdown | CBC News

Riverdale Collegiate Institute underwent a roughly two-hour lockdown after a phone threat, which police later deemed not credible; no injuries were reported.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man threatens another bus passenger with a gun in East Boston, police say

A 26-year-old with a prior firearm conviction was arrested for threatening a passenger with a .40-caliber Beretta on an MBTA bus in East Boston.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Stabbing near Manhattan's John Jay College was random attack: cops | amNewYork

An unidentified suspect stabbed a 28-year-old man in the back near 10th Avenue and West 59th Street in Hell's Kitchen on Feb. 19; the victim was treated and the suspect fled.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Mass shootings on campus give rise to a new kind of life-saving service journalism: an anonymous message board called Sidechat | Fortune

When a gunman began firing inside an academic building on the Brown University campus, students didn't wait for official alerts warning of trouble. They got information almost instantly, in bits and bursts - through phones vibrating in pockets, messages from strangers, rumors that felt urgent because they might keep someone alive. On Dec. 13 as the attack at the Ivy League institution played out during finals week, students took to Sidechat, an anonymous, campus-specific message board used widely at U.S. colleges, for fast-flowing information in real time.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Inside a chaotic digital record of the Brown University shooting: What students saw, feared, shared

When a gunman began firing inside an academic building on the Brown University campus, students didn't wait for official alerts warning of trouble. They got information almost instantly, in bits and bursts - through phones vibrating in pockets, messages from strangers, rumors that felt urgent because they might keep someone alive. On Dec. 13 as the attack at the Ivy League institution played out during finals week, students took to Sidechat, an anonymous, campus-specific message board used widely at U.S. colleges, for fast-flowing information in real time.
Higher education
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Will we see more security at schools after the Brent double stabbing?

A stabbing at Kingsbury High School has reignited debate over increasing school security, with leaders saying added protection requires funding and staffing.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Alleged Brown University, MIT shooter spent years planning attacks, left video confessions

Claudio Neves Valente planned and carried out shootings at Brown University and in Brookline, confessed in videos recovered by investigators, then died by apparent suicide.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Juvenile arrested in connection with gun, ammunition and mask discovered at Aptos High School

A juvenile was arrested after a firearm, ammunition, and a mask were found near Aptos High; investigators suspect a probable link to a prior winter-break juvenile assault.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

School boss spends 50k on knife detectors warning classrooms can be vulnerable'

Rising school knife incidents prompt an academy trust to install metal detectors and urge government-backed measures as mandatory action plans are introduced.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Anti-terror police investigate double school stabbing

A 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School; counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Man found shot to death outside of Brooklyn school: cops

A 26-year-old man, Elquan Tillman, was fatally shot multiple times outside 134 Stockton St. in Bedford-Stuyvesant near Success Academy on Jan. 17.
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