Top business stories of 2014: US grows, world slows – News-Herald.com Top business stories of 2014: US grows, world slowsNews-Herald.comJOBS ARE BACK: Millions of Americans still struggle with low pay and fewer hours of work than they want, and millions have given up looking for a job entirely. But five years after the recession ended, […]

First scientific report shows police body-worn-cameras can prevent … – Phys.Org First scientific report shows police body-worn-cameras can prevent …Phys.Org… That the officer responsible for killing Eric Garner—a 43-year-old black man suffocated during arrest for selling untaxed cigarettes—was acquitted by a grand jury despite the fact that a bystander filmed the altercation on a mobile […]

US: Cleveland Police Poorly Trained, Reckless – ABC News ABC NewsUS: Cleveland Police Poorly Trained, RecklessABC News… State-of-the-art technology to make their jobs easier and safer. But in Cleveland, the report said, mobile computers that are supposed to be in patrol cars often don't work and, even when they do, officers don't have access to […]

SWAT raid leads to drug dealing arrests – Columbus Telegram Columbus TelegramSWAT raid leads to drug dealing arrestsColumbus TelegramCOLUMBUS — A Columbus couple are facing drug dealing charges after their arrests late last week when a Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team raided their rented mobile home northeast of the city. Mauro Torres-Castro, 38, and Alicia […]

How the Hacking at Sony Over 'The Interview' Became a Horror Movie – New York Times New York TimesHow the Hacking at Sony Over 'The Interview' Became a Horror MovieNew York TimesThis summer, HBO is planning to broadcast a comedy series starring Jack Black as a foreign service officer who takes on a rogue general […]

Neglected Server Provided Entry for JPMorgan Hackers – New York Times New York TimesNeglected Server Provided Entry for JPMorgan HackersNew York TimesMost big banks use a double authentication scheme, known as two-factor authentication, which requires a second one-time password to gain access to a protected system. But JPMorgan's security team had apparently neglected to upgrade […]

China to launch 'world's largest' coastguard patrol vessel – South China Morning Post (subscription) South China Morning Post (subscription)China to launch 'world's largest' coastguard patrol vesselSouth China Morning Post (subscription)China is expected to soon launch its largest coastguard patrol vessel, which could give Beijing a considerable edge in its disputes with Japan over a group […]

Bombings threaten Kabul's nascent civic and cultural life – Washington Post Bombings threaten Kabul's nascent civic and cultural lifeWashington PostOn the surface, city life has gone on as usual, with constant traffic jams and cart vendors shouting in crowded bazaars. In poorer districts, the main security concerns are a surge in street crime and a […]

Hacking reality: When art imitates technology – Honolulu Star-Advertiser Hacking reality: When art imitates technologyHonolulu Star-AdvertiserAt a critical moment in Michael Mann's cyberthriller, "Blackhat," a naive security guard slips a young woman's thumb drive into his corporate computer. The camera lingers on the drive's all-uppercase brand name: SONY. … Law enforcement agencies …and more » Missouri […]

How to Build a More Effective Police Force – Gallup.com Gallup.comHow to Build a More Effective Police ForceGallup.comFirst, building a more effective police force meant transforming the organizational culture to one more likely to inspire loyalty and an unshakeable sense of purpose among front-line patrol police who put themselves in harm's way every day. It […]