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politics4 days ago•192 min saved

White House strengthens North Portico security with non-cosmetic upgrades

The White House is upgrading its front-door security at the North Portico, a project long advocated by the Secret Service. The work is focused on fortifying the entrance rather than cosmetic changes, and scaffolding and tarps have obscured the area as exterior columns are repaired. Officials say completion is expected by mid-September, reflecting heightened security concerns amid assassination attempts and plots targeting the White House.

via CNN|

#north-portico #politics #scaffolding

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

GOP Bill Seeks $1B for White House Ballroom Security Upgrades

Republicans’ reconciliation bill adds a $1 billion taxpayer-funded security package linked to the White House East Wing ballroom project, reversing Trump’s claim the ballroom would be privately funded; Democrats plan to strip the provision, while supporters argue the funding is needed for Secret Service protection amid ongoing legal challenges and security concerns.

via NBC News|

#ballroom #politics #secret-service

politics2 months ago•62 min saved

GOP Pushes $1B Taxpayer Cash for Trump’s White House Ballroom Security

Senate Republicans want $1 billion of taxpayer money in a reconciliation package to fund security upgrades for the East Wing Modernization Project—the White House ballroom—covering above- and below-ground security measures, with a ban on non-security elements. Funds would go to DOJ and DHS through 2029. Trump argues the ballroom will be privately funded and necessary for security, but construction faces legal challenges and broad public opposition.

via The Daily Beast|

#ballroom #donald-j-trump #gop

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Appeals Court Sends White House Ballroom Case Back for Security Review

A U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sent the White House East Wing ballroom dispute back to the district court to clarify how much construction can proceed without compromising national security, after ruling there wasn’t enough information to decide what, if any, work can be halted. The district judge had paused work without congressional approval but allowed some security-related work to continue; the government argues the project includes critical security features, while the court noted the upgrades may be inseparable from the ballroom itself, leaving the scope of permissible progress unresolved and potentially escalate to the Supreme Court.

via CBS News|

#ballroom #federal-court #national-security

technology9 months ago•4 min saved

OpenAI Introduces Shared Projects and Workflow Automation in ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced new enterprise features for ChatGPT, including shared projects for team collaboration, new third-party app connectors for better data integration, and enhanced security protocols, all aimed at increasing trust and reliance among business users.

via ZDNET|

#ai-connectors #chatgpt #security-upgrades

campus-security-upgrades2 years ago•2 min saved

"University of Georgia Implements $7.3M Security Upgrade Following Laken Riley's Tragic Murder"

The University of Georgia is investing $7.3 million in security upgrades following the tragic murder of nursing student Laken Riley on campus. The enhancements include additional security cameras, call-box systems, improved lighting, and a 20% increase in the campus police budget. This comes after 22-year-old Riley was brutally killed while out for a run, and the suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan national, had a history of legal issues and was living near the campus at the time of the murder.

via New York Post |

#campus-safety #campus-security-upgrades #jose-antonio-ibarra

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Teenage Murder Suspect Evades Jail Again, Second Time in November

Two 17-year-old murder suspects escaped from the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center in Louisiana, prompting a search by local police and the U.S. Marshals Service. One of the teenagers had previously escaped in November, and the facility has faced criticism for repeated escapes and violent incidents. The East Baton Rouge Parish has allocated $2 million for security upgrades, but these are still in the planning and design phase.

via NBC News|

#crime #escape #juvenile-detention-center

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Michigan Capitol Implements AI Gun Detection System for Enhanced Security"

The Michigan Capitol is implementing artificial intelligence gun detection software called ZeroEyes, which uses surveillance video to analyze for firearms and alert authorities to potential threats. This technology, already deployed in other locations across the country, aims to enhance security measures in response to an "increasingly tumultuous" political climate and pandemic-era protests. The software identifies firearms on the Capitol grounds or inside the building and relays that information to an operations center staffed with former military and law enforcement officers, who assess the situation and dispatch alerts to security teams within seconds. The technology costs about $3,000 a month and is part of a series of security upgrades, including weapons detection devices at entrances and a ban on open carry within the Capitol.

via Detroit News|

#artificial-intelligence #gun-detection-software #michigan-capitol

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Prison Escapes Prompt Upgrades and Security Measures at Chester County Jail"

The Pennsylvania jail from which murderer Danilo Cavalcante escaped plans to enclose its exercise yards with walls and a roof, along with other security improvements. The redesign, expected to cost $2.5 million to $3.5 million, aims to prevent future escapes and contraband delivery. The plan also includes the installation of new cameras, hiring more guards, and requiring inmates to wear brighter uniforms. Cavalcante, who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, was captured after a two-week manhunt and is now being held at a state prison.

via The Associated Press|

#crime #danilo-cavalcante #escape

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden clarifies: Rehoboth Beach visit not a vacation

President Biden clarified that his visit to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, was not a vacation but due to ongoing security upgrades at his primary residence in Wilmington. He stated that he currently has no home to go to and spends most weekends in Delaware. The president's remarks came after criticism from Republicans about his frequent trips away from the White House.

via Fox News|

#biden #delaware #home

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden's Retreat to Rehoboth Beach: A Home Away from Home"

President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after attending Mass, explained that he cannot go to his primary residence in Wilmington due to ongoing security upgrades. He clarified that he is not homeless but has only one home, and is currently staying in his other home in Rehoboth Beach. Biden had originally planned to spend Labor Day weekend in Delaware but changed his plans after surveying hurricane damage in Florida. He will be traveling to Philadelphia on Monday for an AFL-CIO rally.

via ABC News|

#delaware #home #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden's Retreat to Rehoboth Beach: A Home Away from Home"

President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after attending Mass, explained that he cannot go to his primary residence in Wilmington because the U.S. Secret Service has been making security upgrades. Biden clarified that he is not homeless but currently has no place to go in Delaware except for his other home in Rehoboth Beach. He had originally planned to spend Labor Day weekend in Delaware but changed his plans due to Hurricane Idalia. Biden will be traveling to Philadelphia on Monday for an AFL-CIO rally.

via The Hill|

#delaware #home #joe-biden

education3 years ago•2 min saved

Tennessee Governor proposes tougher school safety laws.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has introduced stronger school safety legislation, including enhanced legislation and funding to place an armed security guard at every public school, boost physical school security at public and private schools, and provide additional mental health resources for Tennesseans. The legislation includes a multi-tiered accountability plan to ensure exterior school doors are locked while students are present, requires private security guards to receive active shooter training, and mandates every school district to establish threat assessment teams. The budget includes $140 million to establish a School Resource Officer grant fund to place a trained, armed security guard at every public school, $20 million for public school security upgrades, $7 million for private school security upgrades, and $8 million for additional school-based behavioral health liaisons across the state.

via WBIR.com|

#bill-lee #education #mental-health-resources