News archives - September 2011
Suspect in 5 bank robberies arrested in Calgary
Calgary police have arrested a man wanted on Canada-wide warrants in connection to a string of five bank robberies in the city since last Thursday. The 25-year-old suspect...
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Industry standards for handling customer credit card information
At least sixteen major hotel groups from around the world plan to work together to develop an industry security framework for handling sensitive cr...Read more
Vancouver police want media's riot footage
Vancouver police say they plan to serve warrants on local media outlets to collect video footage from the Stanley Cup riot earlier this year. The ...Read more
Facebook vows privacy fix 'in 24 hours'
After computer hacker Nik Cubrilovic revealed on his blog that Facebook was still collecting user data using cookies, even after users logged out, ...Read more
Crime Stoppers looking for information on carjacking
A Toronto cab driver survived two scares in one night after he was forced by a suspect into the back of his taxi as the carjacker drove off, only f...Read more
Quebec militia being watched closely according to security expert
Security experts insist a Quebec militia group is under surveillance by several police forces after new images have emerged of members carrying pow...Read more
View select education sessions from ASIS 2011
The ASIS 2011 Hub now includes recordings of select education sessions from the four-day conference. Presentations will be updated daily and curre...Read more
Secretary Napolitano to Address Wednesday Luncheon at ASIS '11
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will speak at the annual Law Enforcement/Military Appreciation Day Luncheon at noon toda...Read more
ASIS Opens 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits By Commemorating 9-11
In an appropriate break with the tradition of boisterous and high energy opening ceremonies, the ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibit...Read more
ASIS International 2011 starts today!
ASIS International is the preeminent organization for security professionals, with the 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits running from September 19 -...Read more
Fan with stun gun prompts NFL to enhance pat-down procedures
On September 11, during the Dallas Cowboys-New York Jets game, a Cowboys fan was arrested after using a stun gun on opposing fans in his section. T...Read more
Crown prosecutor attacked outside Prince George courthouse
A B.C. Crown prosecutor has been attacked outside the Prince George courthouse this morning. Read moreRead more
Innovation or Confusion?
Exclusive preview of ASIS roundtable session. Technology is meant to enhance safety, security and operations. That is, when used properly. With in...Read more
Harper, Obama to give details of border security deal
Governments expected to share more intelligence. Prime Minister Stephen Harper will soon announce the details of a "comprehensive" border-security...Read more
ASIS International 2011 - one week & counting!
ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar & Exhibits: September 19-22, 2011, Orlando, Florida. The world's most comprehensive educational ...Read more
U.S. officials chase ‘credible’ terror threat to New York, Washington
Counterterrorism officials are chasing a credible but unconfirmed tip that al-Qaeda has plans to set off a car bomb in New York City or Washington ...Read more
ASIS Student Writing Competition 2011
Sponsored by the ASIS Academic Programs Council and administered by the ASIS Foundation, the ASIS International Student Writing Competition rewards...Read more
9/11 terrorists' unwitting trainer has new warning
Ten years ago, Rudi Dekkers, like the rest of us, watched in horror as the Twin Towers crumbled. He had no idea two of the 9/11 terrorists learned ...Read more
Are We Still At Risk Ten Years After 9-11?
There’s an eerie pre-September 11, 2001, feeling in the air. Post-9-11 terrorist plots to hit targets within the United States have been, in ...Read more
Abbotsford police on lookout after armed robbery at restaurant
METRO VANCOUVER - Abbotsford police are seeking public assistance in locating a man who allegedly entered a Subway restaurant in the 2600 block of ...Read more
Bolstering security education
Many security managers say end-user education is a central part of IT security. More regulations are also requiring that organizations demonstrate ...Read more
Answers expected as Vancouver riot report is released
VANCOUVER - A report into Vancouver's Stanley Cup riot is set for release today, examining what factors led to the chaos that followed the Canucks ...Read more