Amid Death Threats, An Embattled Prison Phone Company CEO Speaks Out
Rick Smith, head of Securus Technologies, says his company is helping solve crimes while providing humane access to prisoners. Angry critics claim otherwise.
Louisiana, ‘Prison Capital’ Of The World, Hosts Biggest US Prison Convention
A trade show underway in New Orleans this week offers a peek inside the $80 billion industry built around incarceration.
Meet Windward, The Israeli Startup Using Algorithms To Snare Human Traffickers, Terrorists, And Drug Smugglers At Sea
Ami Daniel, the CEO of Windward, believes Europe’s security crisis can be aided with an algorithm to help find the bad guys of the seas.
The LAPD Plans To Buy 7,000 Police Body Cameras, But Administrators Balk Over Price And Critics Cry Foul
If a contract is approved, the LAPD will have more officers wearing the devices than the combined forces of Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia and Houston.
Seattle’s Big Quake, DNA Editing, Gun Safety: Here Are A Few Of Our Favorite Long Reads From 2015
Long-form journalism is experiencing a renaissance. Curl up with an iPad and enjoy some of the best long reads of the year.
The Drone 'Economy' Is Exploding, Even If It's Not Totally Legal: VIDEO
As a recent show in Los Angeles proved, the drone economy is heating up in the U.S., with big holiday sales expected. But regulation could affect growth.
Taser Takes Aim At Europe
Taser, the billion-dollar weapons behemoth, has captured the U.S. market. Now, it wants to conquer Europe.
San Bernardino Shooting: How To Define Domestic Terrorism In An Era Of Mass Shootings And Hate Groups
It's too soon to determine if Wednesday's deadly rampage in San Bernardino, California, meets an FBI definition of domestic terrorism, authorities said.
Retina Scanners And Biometric Passports: A Look At The Futuristic Tech That Could Scan Refugees
As nations place new arrivals under more scrutiny, they're increasingly turning to new identification technologies that are tipped for big growth in the coming years.
Europe's Police Face A More Paramilitary Future As Governments Boost Spending On Anti-Terror Arms [VIDEO]
At a counterterrorism conference in Paris, companies that profit from increased spending in the fight against terrorism showed off their gear.
1 Out Of 52 Americans Are On Probation Or Parole, Report Finds
A report shows that over 4 million Americans are currently under some form of community supervision.
Belgian Police Arrest 16 Terror Suspects, While Main Target Remains At Large
Police raided 22 sites and arrested 16 men, but the main subject of their manhunt, Salah Abdeslam, remains at large.
With Legalization, Oregon Pot Dealers Say Market Has Become Too Saturated
Some dispensary owners are hurting as the state continues to approve licenses for new businesses.
Rental Car Companies Overcharge On E-ZPass Fees, Says New York Regulator
New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer said Sunday that rental car companies charge unnecessary and exorbitantly high E-ZPass fees.
Paris Attacks Update: French Police Release Image Of Third Stadium Bomber, Seek His Identification
French police have posted a picture of the third suicide bomber in an effort to learn his identity.
Schools And Subways Will Be Closed On Monday In Belgium Amid Terror Alert
Belgian police sought suspected terrorist Salah Abdeslam in Brussels as the country’s prime minister's ordered the highest level of terror alert to continue into Monday.
Drones Are Big Hit At Paris Police Expo As Europeans Seek More High-Tech Equipment To Combat Terror
Drones that watch, fire tear gas canisters or even fire bullets are on display at the Milipol police expo in Paris. So, too are anti-drone devices.
Paris Security Expo Video: Drones, Assault Rifles, Body Armor And Robots On Display As Terror Raids Continue
Nearly 1,000 defense companies came to Paris in the wake of the terror attacks for Milipol, Europe's biggest security conference.
Paris Attacks: European Demand For Security Technology Will Likely Increase After Terror Attacks
After the Paris attacks, sales of security-related products will likely surge. Many products will be on display at Milipol, Europe's largest national security trade show.
Securus Technologies: A Rogue Employee, Not A Hacker, Exposed 70 Million Inmate Calls
Securus Technologies, a prison technology company, blames a rogue employee -- not outsiders -- for a data breach that exposed 70 million inmate phone calls.
The Very Personal Reason This FCC Commissioner Fought To Regulate Prison Phone Calls
In an exclusive interview with IBT, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn recalls the very personal reason she made it her cause to regulate prison phone calls.
Private Prison Executives Say New FCC Phone Regulations Will Put Lives In Danger
Two major prison tech companies, Global Tel*Link and Securus Technologies, say new rules on phone calls will put lives in danger.
FCC Will Cap Prison Phone Rates, And That's Bad News For These Two Tech Companies
Today, regulators will force companies to lower the rates they charge inmates and their families. But the companies won't go down without a fight.
Report: Prisons Are Bad, But Electronic Monitoring Is Not the Answer
Electronic monitoring might seem like a better system than jailing millions of people. But there’s a darker side to the technology.
Pentagon In Silicon Valley: What's The Government Up To?
The U.S. Department of Defense set up shop in the tech epicenter in August, with talk of "partnerships." But will techies want to work for it?
Anonymous Threat Made On Popular Campus App Shuts Down Swedish University
Lund University, a prestigious college in Sweden, announced it had cancelled classes on Monday due to an anonymous threat made on a popular app.
Thousands Of Greeks Flood Into Athens For Tons Of Free Fruit And Vegetables
A global campaign to shine a light on food waste brings thousands to Athens for free fruits and vegetables.
5 Killed in Helicopter Crash At NATO Base Near Kabul
A helicopter crash near a NATO base in Kabul has been ruled an accident. The incident killed five members of a NATO-led advisory unit and injured five more.
MRSA Infections Continue To Plague The NFL
New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells might lose his foot because of MRSA, a bacterial infection, but he’s hardly the first NFL player to get sick from the infection.
Drone Incidents On The Rise In United Kingdom: Report
As drones go mainstream, there’s been an uptick in police responding to drone-related incidents.
