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June 25, 2009 Sign up Forward Archive An IPC communication on contemporary security issues Inside IPC   Industry Tracker  Security helped save lives in Holocaust museum shooting The U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum's focus on security helped save lives when a man authorities identified as James von Brunn opened fire in the museum, the museum director said. Stephen T. Johns, a guard, died in the line of fire, while another guard shot and wounded von Brunn, authorities say. SecurityInfoWatch.com/The Associated Press (6/11) Retailers get tough on crime in Louisiana Stores in Shreveport, La., are being more vigilant in their fight against shoplifting, employing loss-prevention agents and using digital surveillance. Retailers are "empowering their managers and employees to apprehend people," a local authority said. The Times (Shreveport, La.)/The Associated Press (6/18) Authorities arrest 36 suspects in Detroit gang investigation Authorities say they arrested 36 members of four different Detroit gangs, including several non-U.S. citizens. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau and other federal, state and local police departments worked together in the eight-month investigation. Chicago Tribune/The Associated Press (6/19) Other News Portland police arrest suspect in designer-bag shoplifting case The Oregonian (Portland) (6/18) Tornado temporarily closes Colorado mall The Denver Post (6/8)   Risk Management  Tips for surviving a pandemic With the recent influenza outbreak, companies need to position themselves to adjust and prepare for a pandemic, says Brian Kaye, vice president of Control Risks North America. The unpredictability of these events could seriously disrupt the day-to-day business of organizations, and Kaye says companies should ask themselves 10 questions to determine their pandemic needs and preparedness. SecurityInfoWatch.com (6/22) Interoperability key to public-safety preparation Public-safety agencies still aren't as interoperable as they should be, making them less effective when managing emergencies such as terrorist attacks and natural or man-made disasters. In order to increase interoperability, organizations should combine voice, data and video communications on an IP platform so they can communicate with each other. GovTech.com (6/15)   Best Practices  Study: Employees ignore computer security A recent study revealed that employees are guilty of behaviors that go against their companies' policies for computer security. According to the study, these habits, ranging from misuse of USB drives to using Web-based e-mail accounts, expose companies to cyber-attacks and theft. SecurityInfoWatch.com (6/11)   Technology and Trends  Criminals attack Twitter users with "malware" Criminals are taking advantage of Twitter's popularity by adding bad links about popular news items to tweets, exposing users who click on these links to viruses. Cybercrime including malicious software, or malware, costs companies more than $100 billion worldwide, and experts say companies and governments are being outsmarted by cybercriminals. CNN (6/22) Dunkin' Brands maximizes surveillance security Dunkin' Brands partnered with March Networks to use surveillance video and point-of-sale data. Software can highlight suspicious transactions, while a third party monitors the data. SourceSecurity.com (6/1) The benefits of card-controlled access Card-connected access control can help minimize costs associated with installation and maintenance. The smart cards can cover more locations, as well as control stand-alone and mobile locks. SecurityInfoWatch.com (5/11)   Policy and Government Affairs  Senate proposes plan that relaxes driver's license requirements In a move designed to save states some money, the Senate proposed a plan that lifts requirements on securing driver's licenses, replacing the Real ID program of the Bush administration. Opponents of Real ID say it would weaken privacy protections. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the new plan simply refines the current one. Google/The Associated Press (6/15)   Inside IPC  IPC continues to expand downtown development association, government service vertical markets IPC International continues to leverage its 30-plus years of public-safety experience to become an integrated member of our communities through the expansion of our services. Read more. 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