An adult male was fatally shot by a Colorado Springs police officer Monday afternoon after reportedly breaking into vehicles and threatening people with a firearm in a downtown parking lot. Police say the man exited his vehicle with a gun, prompting an officer to fire; a firearm was recovered at the scene, and no one else was injured.
Big data security is a major concern for businesses using IoT devices, with common pitfalls including fragmented data storage, weak API security, and neglected firmware protection—all of which can lead to serious breaches and regulatory issues. To mitigate these risks, companies should adopt AI-powered cloud storage for centralized control, implement strict API security measures, and ensure robust firmware protection through regular updates, integrity checks, and secure storage.
Two members of a South American theft crew were arrested in Los Angeles after law enforcement recovered nearly $4 million in stolen cargo, including tequila and bitcoin mining computers. The arrests followed an extensive investigation involving multiple agencies, with officials still pursuing additional suspects in the ongoing case.
Police in London dismantled a major shoplifting gang using synthetic DNA to trace 5,000 stolen items back to major retailers like Waitrose and the Co-op, leading to 15 arrests during coordinated dawn raids on eight shops. This groundbreaking operation, the first of its kind, targeted shopkeepers reselling stolen goods and highlights growing efforts to tackle surging shoplifting rates, which reached a record high with over 469,000 reported cases in a year.
Employers can be legally liable for harassment or discrimination stemming from customers, vendors, or clients, with recent high-profile cases highlighting the importance of proactive policies and training. Experts stress the need for de-escalation tactics, clear protocols, and anonymous reporting channels to address growing external harassment in customer-facing roles, which can range from inappropriate behavior to emotionally or physically dangerous threats.
Voted 36-0 out of the Senate this afternoon! Step 1 of 2 for SB38 by Senator Bob Hensgens - gift card fraud bill. It’s nice to have a small win on week 2 of the Louisiana Legislative session!
Overcoming Small Business Security Challenges with Intelligent, Direct-to-Cloud Video Surveillance
Ella Markham
Product Marketing Manager
March Networks
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operating in sectors like quick-service restaurants (QSRs), convenience stores, retail, and finance, navigating the landscape of security threats has become a critical aspect of managing your operations. March Networks knows that intelligent video surveillance is not just a safety measure—it’s an essential strategy for enhancing your overall business resilience and operational efficiency. This blog will discuss:
Top Security Challenges for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The Role of Intelligent Video Surveillance
Benefits of Direct-to-Cloud Systems
ROI in Video Surveillance
Empowering SMBs with Intelligent Solutions
Top Security Challenges for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Theft and Fraud Prevention: Internal theft and fraud pose significant risks, especially in retail and QSR environments. Advanced surveillance systems equipped with intelligent analytics and POS integrations can pinpoint unusual transactions and oversee sensitive areas, substantially mitigating these threats.
Compliance and fines: Smaller businesses, especially financial institutions, face strict regulatory scrutiny. March Networks solutions help ensure that operations are transparent and compliant, providing necessary audit trails and supporting video evidence. For retail, you can leverage your surveillance system to alert you to blocked exits, eliminating hefty fines from OSHA, for example.
Vandalism and Site Damage: Acts of vandalism can interrupt business operations and lead to expensive repairs. Intelligent video systems can help you automatically detect incidents, easily search video for suspects based on attributes, and HD video surveillance captures clear images that help law enforcement and insurance companies.
Safety and Liability: Protecting customers and staff is a top concern. Intelligent video systems like March Networks CloudSight, can detect threats, alerting you to potential issues before they develop into severe incidents. You can also review footage to easily verify liability claims.
Killed over $10: Teenager arrested after relative of discount shop owner is run over trying to prevent shoplifting
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run after he tried to stop shoplifters from fleeing with a $10 box of surgical masks.
The 16-year-old boy has been identified as the driver involved in the killing of 60-year-old Kourosh “Steve” Yaghoubi in South El Monte, Los Angeles, on April 9.
Choosing a People Counting System – How to Pick the Best Solution
Person count is an important metric to track for stores and properties that receive a large amount of foot traffic throughout the day or week.
Having the ability to monitor the number of people entering your business can uncover new operational insights for you to utilize. By analyzing the data from a people counting system, you’ll be able to identify areas of your business that could be streamlined for optimal customer engagement and experience as well as how the physical space of your business is being traveled.
In this article, OpenEye covers why people counting is vital to track for your business, as well as how to find the best people counting solution.
More than 2 dozen alleged Venezuelan gang members indicted in New York City
More than two dozen members of a notorious Venezuelan gang in New York City, have been indicted on a slew of federal charges including murder and sex trafficking, and for the first time, the racketeering law is being used to go after the gang.
The case goes back to January of 2024, when two police officers attacked by a mob of Venezuelan migrants in Times Square.
OSHA Publishes 2024 Workplace Injury and Illness Data
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published 2024 workplace injury and illness data.
Employers are required to keep records of workplace injuries and illnesses and must submit that data electronically to OSHA. The 2024 data was collected from OSHA’s injury tracking application.
Etowah County Sheriff’s Office upgrades body cameras
The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office has announced upgrades to its body cameras.
Deputies have transitioned from the Axon Body Camera 3 to the Axon Body Camera 4 which reinforces the department’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability and officer safety, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Axon Body 4 features a 160° field of view, an 18% increase over the previous model, allowing for broader situational awareness.
Violent crime in Kalamazoo dropped from 2023 to 2024, police say in new report
Violent crime in Kalamazoo dropped by nearly 13% from 2023 to 2024, according to a new report from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
The report, released Tuesday, compares statistics from 2023 to those from 2024. Various types of violent crime decreased, according to the report: homicide by nearly 55% (from 22 in 2023 to 10 in 2024), confirmed shots fired by about 49%, assault with a firearm by nearly 16% and aggravated assault by less than 1%.
“Reducing gun violence has been a critical focus for the City of Kalamazoo, and I am proud to report significant progress in this area,” KDPS Chief David Boysen wrote. “Thanks to a balanced approach that combines outreach efforts and enforcement, homicides have decreased nearly 55% compared to last year.”
3 Birmingham residents charged with organized retail theft
Three Birmingham residents were arrested and charged in Coleman on Friday with organized retail theft according to the city of Coleman.
At approximately 3:05p.m Coleman Police Department patrol officers were dispatched to Walmart on Olive Street Southwest in reference to a felony theft in progress.
Upon arrival officers allegedly located the suspect's vehicle a silver Dodge Charger in the Walmart parking lot and attempted to make contact with the individuals involved
The driver of the vehicle allegedly continued through the parking lot before coming to a stop in the parking lot of AMC theater.
Once stopped the occupants of the vehicle allegedly failed to follow commands to exit the vehicle and a short standoff ensued.
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