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August 6, 2009 Sign up Forward Archive An IPC communication on contemporary security issues Inside IPC   Industry Tracker  U.K. counterterrorism office helps shopping centers prepare The National Counter Terrorism Security Office in the U.K. is holding training days to help shopping centers prepare against terrorist attacks. "Crowded places, including shopping centers, are likely to feature in the attack plans of terrorist organizations in the future as they are usually locations with limited protective security measures and therefore afford the potential for mass fatalities and casualties," it reported. The Telegraph (London) (7/18)   Skimmers are an $8 billion problem ATM skimming costs banks, customers and other institutions some $8 billion annually, reports the U.S. Secret Service. Skimmers use card readers, cameras and keypads to steal financial information from individuals. This article explains how skimming works and who is doing it. Security Products online (7/1) Police: Thieves thwart theft-detection devices in Georgia Thieves in Georgia have been using tools to remove security tags and lining their bags to get stolen goods past security, police say. Authorities say they have caught more than a dozen suspects. WSB-TV (Atlanta) (7/30) Recession boosts shoplifting rates in Chicago Chicago has seen increased shoplifting activity, with retail theft increasing 9.6% from 2007 to 2008. Police say economic troubles have brought nontraditional criminals into the shoplifting fold. Chicago Sun-Times (7/19) Other News Jakarta malls update security protocols Jakarta Globe (Indonesia) (7/17)   Risk Management  How to secure the public in a large space US Fed News uses the example of securing a sports stadium, which has been named as a potential terrorism target by the Department of Homeland Security, to illustrate how to deploy security tactics. Security training, emergency evacuation and crowd management are all critical to securing an arena, notes a former FBI agent who has written a book on his experiences. SecurityInfoWatch.com/US Fed News/University of Southern Mississippi (7/28) Other News U.K. lowers terrorist threat level Homeland Security Today (7/30)   Best Practices  Building public safety, tweet by tweet Fire departments and other emergency managers increasingly are using social media such as Twitter and Facebook to keep people updated on public events. The Los Angeles Fire Department, for example, recently tweeted information about an earthquake. EmergencyMgmt.com (7/27) React according to the outcome you want Amid an unsettling interaction or event, it's natural to react, then just have to live with the fallout. But Peter Bregman suggests you think about the outcome you want, then decide how to react based on that outcome. That can work not only in the office but in your personal life as well. Harvard Business Review online/How We Work blog (7/30)   Technology and Trends  The benefits of video-management systems Video-management systems offer a way to view material selectively and also control videos during an alarm. Such a system reduces the need for personnel and enhances flexibility for the user. SourceSecurity.com (7/1) NYC transit authority to test security cameras on trains The New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority will pilot a surveillance program on the subway later this year. The program will cover a single train to determine whether the cameras can deter crimes and help investigators. NYTimes.com (7/28)   Policy and Government Affairs  Napolitano rallies nation against terrorism Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano asked Americans to participate in a "collective fight against terrorism," citing the need for everyone's involvement, from individuals to government officials. "I am sometimes asked if I think complacency is a threat. I believe the short answer is 'yes,'" Napolitano said. The Washington Post (7/29) U.S. officials conduct terrorism-prevention exercise President Barack Obama and other top government officials from National Security and Homeland Security councils participated in "National Level Exercise 2009." The test solely focused on preventing terror attacks as opposed to exercises in previous years that concentrated on terror-attack response and recovery. CBS News/Political Hotsheet blog (7/30) Other News Senators connect national security to climate agenda The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/ClimateWire (7/31)   Inside IPC  Uniformity Incorporated celebrates 10 years of serving public safety industry Uniformity Incorporated, one of the Midwest's largest suppliers of professional uniforms, equipment and safety products, celebrates 10 years of serving law enforcement, security, fire and EMS departments. Read more. 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