Napolitano announces $4 million for Michigan to improve border security
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced that Michigan will get a $4 million grant to improve security along the Canadian border with better communications systems, the...
View ArticleMyths about online threats impact computer security
A new study from Michigan State University found people have very different ideas about what poses a threat to their computer security. Rick Wash is professor at Michigan State University. He says most...
View ArticleLevin visits Afghanistan & Turkey
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee says Chairman Carl Levin and member Jack Reed are visiting Afghanistan, Turkey and NATO headquarters in Belgium starting this weekend. The committee announced...
View ArticleMichigan's fight against cyberattacks
The Chinese military has been recently accused as the source of many cyberattacks on American corporations and government agencies. A week ago, the White House firmly stated that the Chinese government...
View ArticlePolice beefing up security for 36th annual 5th/3rd River Bank Run in Grand...
“This year, by far, will be the largest security force that we’ve had for a 5 th /3 rd River Bank run to date,” Grand Rapids Police Chief Kevin Belk told city commissioners Tuesday. 21,000 runners are...
View ArticleAmash: government collecting phone records without probable cause is...
Two Republican congressmen from West Michigan blasted the federal intelligence community for secretly collecting the phone records of millions Americans. Rep. Justin Amash (R-Grand Rapids) and Rep....
View ArticleNew bills outline when deadly force could be used to protect Michigan nuclear...
Federal law regulates nuclear power plants in almost every way. But state law dictates the use of force to keep people off the property. State Rep. Al Pscholka introduced the bill . He says it was not...
View ArticleAnti-nuclear groups oppose bills to define when deadly force could be used to...
Anti-nuclear power groups are fighting a bill that’s working its way through the Michigan House. The bill outlines when security officers at nuclear power plants can use deadly force to stop intruders....
View ArticleThere's really no delete button on the Internet, expert says
By now, we've all pretty much heard about the hacking that left naked photos of dozens of celebrities spilling out over the Internet. Among them were Michigan-born supermodel Kate Upton and her Tiger...
View ArticleAirport screeners at Detroit Metro demand armed guards
Transportation Security Administration officers rallied at Detroit Metro Airport on Wednesday afternoon, demanding more armed personnel at airports across the country. Alan Jackimowicz is American...
View ArticleDowntown Detroit: private security in a public space
As Dan Gilbert keeps buying buildings in downtown Detroit – more than 70, now – we're seeing the prospect of new businesses, new tenants, and new people downtown. Detroit Free Press columnist Nancy...
View ArticleLaw enforcement agencies want churches to ramp up security
Federal and local law enforcement officials are hosting a summit in Detroit on Monday to help area religious leaders make places of worship more secure. The training session will focus on best...
View Article"Enhanced" security for this week's U of M-Ohio State football game
Fans will notice enhanced security at this week’s U of M - Ohio State football game. There will be a lot on the line on the field at the Big House when the Wolverines and the Buckeyes face off on...
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