Tag: antiterrorism

How Feds Are Tackling Security for Super Bowl LIX

Before Super Bowl LIX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 9, a massive coalition of federal, state, and local officials is hard at work to ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during the big game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Trump administration’s newly appointed U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]

Faces of Facilities: Larry Thompson on Top Security Issues

“I wish we lived in a world where my job wasn’t necessary,” said Larry Thompson, vice president of security at the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Unfortunately, though, security is necessary. And it’s often a key component of effective facilities management. So, what’s ahead for building security in 2025? Thompson will be sharing his industry predictions during […]

Biden Marks 20th Anniversary of Homeland Security Department: ‘Because of You, America Is Safer’

On March 1, President Joe Biden and other officials marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and honored its workforce. Following the September 11 attacks, former President George W. Bush established DHS by signing the Homeland Security Act of 2002. On March 1, 2003, 22 agencies unified under a single […]