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Two Inmates on the Run After Killing Correctional Officers

Two Inmates on the Run After Killing Correctional Officers

A Georgia inmate shot and killed two correctional officers and now two prisoners are on the run.

Hundreds Gather to Remember Pulse Nightclub Victims

Hundreds Gather to Remember Pulse Nightclub Victims

The incident that left 49 dead happened one year ago.

Increased Security in UK for Britain’s General Election

Increased Security in UK for Britain's General Election

Security will be stepped up at polling stations during the general election in UK in light of the London terror attack.

President Trump Picks New FBI Director

President Trump Picks New FBI Director

President Trump says he has chosen Christopher Wray to head the FBI.

Speco Technologies is Growing

We are pleased to welcome the newest members of the Speco team.

Setting the Industry Standard: Camden's 'Universal' Electric Strikes are now UL1034 Certified

They're setting the new industry standard for quality, features and affordability.

Active Shooter Prompts Quick Response to Indiana Beauty College

Active Shooter Prompts Quick Response to Indiana Beauty College

Two females were injured after a man entered the beauty college and open fired. He then shot and killed himself.



Orlando Workplace Shooting Leaves 5 Dead

Orlando Workplace Shooting Leaves 5 Dead

Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed five people were killed in a workplace violence incident in Orlando, Florida.

Unprecedented Amount of Force Used Against London Attackers

Unprecedented Amount of Force Used Against London Attackers

Police in London say they used unprecedented amount of force to ensure the London attackers were neutralized in less than ten minutes.

Vicon Energizes Its Sales Force with Four New RSMs

Regional Sales Managers for the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Florida Join the Vicon Team

Per Mar Security Services Acquires Southlake Security in Griffith Indiana

Per Mar Security Services is pleased to announce it has acquired Southlake Security in Griffith, Indiana further expanding its security services and customer base in Northwest Indiana.

Security at Manchester Benefit Concert Expected to be Tight

Security at Manchester Benefit Concert Expected to be Tight

Ariana Grande and company are playing a benefit concert to raise funds for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. Here’s how they’ll keep it safe.

Security Strategy

Security Strategy

While many security teams at retailers are concerned about the potential for a big data breach, everyday security threats, like social engineering and shoplifting, are heightened in a world of omni-channel retail.

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

The Beer Cellar, located in Glen Ellyn Park, Ill., recently transitioned to a new storefront that not only provided expanded business opportunity but also required added safety and security measures in a busy and highly functional space.

Filling the Gap

Filling the Gap

When seconds count in an emergency, such as an active shooter or severe weather, gaps in communication can cost lives. Many schools, businesses and healthcare facilities face the challenge of ensuring comprehensive coverage with their existing emergency mass communication systems.

The Right Combination

The Right Combination

With a pending network overhaul and the fast-approaching emergency exercise, Pangborn Memorial Airport was driven to action.

Secure the Perimeters

Secure the Perimeters

The National Park Service has an extensive security protocol for its numerous locations nationwide, though they do stress an extensive layered approach.

Building in Security

Building in Security

A family-oriented municipality with a thriving business environment, the city of Cypress is home to 48,000 residents in North Orange County, Calif.

Team Work

Sometimes you need to be in the right place at the right time. Sometimes, it’s who you know. For Karrie Gabbard, executive director of the East Butler County Family YMCA in Hamilton, Ohio, it was both.

Data Secure

The risk posed by hackers to the Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic and there have already been some serious real-world attacks.

Protecting the Puppets

The Center for Puppetry Arts commissioned Atlanta’s Operational Security Systems (OSS) to provide security including access control for both phases of the construction project. The challenge included many key components.

Random Campus Tragedies are Painful

An active shooter on campus has no rhyme or reason. When something stupid like this happens, everyone’s first question is: Why? Followed by: What was the motive?

The Best Defense

Not a Catch-all

Not a Catch-all

When used effectively, biometrics can contribute to safer cybersecurity practices.

Force Multiplier

Force Multiplier

Port Angeles, located on the U.S.-Canada border, is host to a thriving maritime port and a significant customs entry point into the United States.

Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence

Many industries have successfully implemented video surveillance and management systems in their manufacturing facilities as a way to reduce the risk of theft or vandalism.

Georgia Law Allows Guns at University Tailgate Events

Georgia Law Allows Guns at University Tailgate Events

A new Georgia law allows guns at public university tailgating events but not inside the sporting arenas.

Chipotle Releases Nationwide List of Breached Stores

Chipotle Releases Nationwide List of Breached Stores

Chipotle has released a nationwide list of stores that were targeted in the security breach between March and April of 2017.

Featured

  • Cutting Retail Losses

    Retail is still a more complex and dynamic security vertical in modern society. Inherent challenges with in-store and distribution center operations are primarily due to constantly shifting consumer buying trends. Retailers must show daily flexibility to keep workers, meet sales goals and attract customers while maintaining safe and efficient operations. Retail is an intricate web of interconnected elements. Read Now

  • The Key to Wellbeing in the Office

    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

Webinars

New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

  • 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.” 3

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises. 3