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Patio Situation Room Raises Security Questions

Patio Situation Room Raises Security Questions

President Trump’s patio strategy session at Mar-a-Lago draws scrutiny.

Paris to Build Bulletproof Wall around Eiffel Tower

Paris to Build Bulletproof Wall around Eiffel Tower

Paris plans to build an 8-foot wall made of bulletproof glass to protect the Eiffel Tower.

Lawmaker Calls for Annual School Security Drills

Lawmaker Calls for Annual School Security Drills

Rep. Gary Day is sponsoring legislation requiring school districts to conduct an annual school security drill.

SEE YOU IN COURT: Judges Refuse to Restore Travel Ban

SEE YOU IN COURT: Judges Refuse to Restore Travel Ban

Three federal judges unanimously refused to store the White House Immigration Order.

ACLU: TSA Behavior Profiling Unscientific and Unreliable

ACLU: TSA Behavior Profiling Unscientific and Unreliable

The American Civil Liberties Union says TSA agents’ use of “behavior detection” techniques leads to racial profiling.

Homeland Security Secretary Gives Details on Extreme Vetting

Homeland Security Secretary Gives Details on Extreme Vetting

The extreme vetting could include a list of websites and passwords from the seven countries listed in the Executive Order.

New US Leadership Team for Paxton Access Inc

Paxton Access, the manufacturer of IP access control and door entry solutions, has announced a new leadership team at its US office, covering the key areas of sales, operations and HR.

Midwest Alarm Services Announces Promotions

Three new promotions were announced.



Per Mar Security Services Announces Hiring and Promotion

Rusty O'Neill and Russ Nickerson take on new roles

Razberi Technologies Drafts Industry Veteran Joe Vitalone as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Video surveillance company reinforces sales leadership to aggressively grow revenue, partnerships, and market share worldwide

Open Carry Stunt in Michigan Goes Too Far

Open Carry Stunt in Michigan Goes Too Far

Two men walked into a Michigan Police Department with cameras and loaded guns in an apparent stunt to make a point about civil liberties.

Open Options to Present at MIPS 2017

MIPS 2017 is the 12th annual event

Security Ready for Patriots’ Fifth Victory Parade

Security Ready for Patriots’ Fifth Victory Parade

Boston Police are geared up and ready for the victory parade celebrating the Patriots’ fifth Super Bowl win.

House Report Criticizes Security Gaps at Airports

House Report Criticizes Security Gaps at Airports

A congressional report cites many gaps in security at airports around the country.

Turkish Police Arrest Hundreds in Largest Anti-ISIS Operation

Turkish Police Arrest Hundreds in Largest Anti-ISIS Operation

Turkish police detained over 440 people in one of the largest raids of its kind in Turkey over the weekend.

Homemade Explosive Thrown Inside California Restaurant

Homemade Explosive Thrown Inside California Restaurant

A Cheesecake Factory in Old Pasadena, California was evacuated after a suspect threw a homemade explosive inside.

Red Hawk Fire & Security Grows with New Florida-based Acquisition

ISOF President Walter Wiseman believes aligning with one of the top independent integrators in the industry will add significant value to customers.

Paris Guard Fires on Man with Machete at Louvre

Paris Guard Fires on Man with Machete at Louvre

Police in Paris have arrested a man after he attacked a soldier near the Louvre.

Westinghouse Security Integrates its Z-Wave Enabled RTS Electronic Lock with Alarm.com Platform

Westinghouse Security announces the integration of its RTS lock, including Z-Wave technology, with Alarm.com’s leading platform for the intelligently connected home and business

Prison Inmates in Delaware Take Guards Hostage, 1 Dead

Prison Inmates in Delaware Take Guards Hostage, 1 Dead

One prison guard was pronounced dead at the prison.

Security Tight for Super Bowl Sunday

Security Tight for Super Bowl Sunday

Local, federal, state and private security officials are teaming up to create a security stronghold that protects a three mile area around the stadium.

Jody Ross Promoted to Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development

AMAG Technology is pleased to announce that Jody Ross has been promoted to Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development for AMAG Technology.

City of Houston Deploys Axis Cameras to ensure public safety during Super Bowl LIVE

Site of 10-day fan festival in downtown Houston to feature Axis video and audio products.

The Cloud Keeps Evolving in 2017

The Cloud Keeps Evolving in 2017

Earlier in 2016, when Gartner analysts stated that by 2020, 80 percent of all software will be offered on a subscription basis—this did not come as surprise to us at Genetec.

Bandwidth Throttling

VMS Bandwidth Saving Technologies

Beyond the core functionalities of recording and displaying video, one of the most important capabilities of modern Video Management Software platforms is the ability to reduce bandwidth required for transmitting live video.

Making IP Video Cyber Secure

Financial institutions have been historically slow to adopt IP video surveillance citing concerns about possibly compromising network security.

Controlling The Keys

Controlling The Keys

After a year of in–depth research and testing of many systems, the RJUSD found CyberLock’s access control system to be the solution that best fit the district’s needs, including installation and maintenance.

See What You’re Missing

Fraud prevention, it’s time to get better acquainted with your security team. You may see them in the hallways, have a coffee with them in the breakroom, and possibly join them on the dance floor at your annual holiday party.

Alarming Trend with Police

I’ve been writing, professionally, for 40 years. The first story that I ever worked on was a triple homicide, and a contract murder that was related. Back then, I didn’t think reporting could get any worse.

Stop Lingering

Security threats are on the rise and as IT security teams increase their scrutiny of all network-connected devices, it’s time for some new thinking about the design and maintenance of building security systems.

Featured

  • Nothing Artificial About this Intelligence

    I have been looking forward to this year’s GSX show in New Orleans, the Cresent City, or if you prefer The Big Easy. It seems like quite a while since we’ve been here. Twenty years ago, ASIS, as it was known then was literally washed out of the city by someone known as Katrina. It is a good thing to come back to NOLA. Read Now

  • From Monitors to Mission Control

    Security Operations Centers (SOC) were once defined by rows of static monitors, each displaying a single feed with operators quietly watching for issues. That model has become obsolete. Incidents evolve too quickly, data comes from multiple locations, and decisions must be made in seconds—not minutes. Read Now

  • New Gas Monkey Garage Venue Uses AI-Enhanced Video Technology

    Gas Monkey Garage, the automotive custom shop and entertainment brand founded by Richard Rawlings of Fast N’ Loud TV fame, has opened a vibrant new restaurant and bar in South Dakota, equipped with advanced, AI-enhanced video tech from IDIS Americas. Read Now

  • Data Driven, Proactive Response

    As cities face rising demands for smarter policing and faster emergency response, Real Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) are emerging as essential hubs for data-driven public safety. In this interview, two experts with deep field experience — Ross Bourgeois of New Orleans and Dean Cunningham of Axis Communications — draw on decades of operational, leadership and technology expertise to share how RTCCs are transforming public safety through innovation, interagency collaboration and a relentless focus on community impact. Read Now

  • Integration Imagination: The Future of Connected Operations

    Security teams that collaborate cross-functionally and apply imagination and creativity to envision and design their ideal integrated ecosystem will have the biggest upside to corporate security and operational benefits. Read Now

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.