As concerns for campus safety rapidly rise within higher education communities, it is important to implement a proactive plan as the first step to acknowledging your security needs. By preparing a communications system and plan of action prior to an incident, the effectiveness and response of your team can be better executed. By incorporating emergency communication products, a campus can ready itself by providing prominent crime deterrents, self-help options and a wide range of surveillance.
- By Molly Walsh
- Dec 07, 2016
Effective campus security consists of more than just a budget line-item and the proverbial “knocking on wood” in today’s day and age.
Following several high-profile incidents alleging abuse special needs students (including some non-communicative students), and the activism of a number of parent groups in the State of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 507, requiring districts to install audio and video surveillance equipment into select special education classrooms when requested.
- By Alan Morris
- Dec 07, 2016
Educational institutions face an increasing risk environment. Recent high-profile incidents emphasize these risks and magnify the vulnerabilities that educational facilities face. This has led to an increase in public demand for improved security solutions across campuses. K-12 schools, early-learning institutions, and higher education alike strive to meet the safety expectation of all stakeholders.
- By Brandon Reich
- Dec 07, 2016
New York-based manufacturer of IP-based surveillance and command center solutions expands and hires new Western Regional Channel Manager
Middle Atlantic Products announced today that C2G's powerful commercial solutions are now available exclusively to residential integrator partners along with Middle Atlantic robust roster of power and AV system foundational products
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Microsoft are collaborating to crackdown on terrorist content on their platforms.
Orion Entrance Control, Inc. will share its company story, opportunities, and challenges with a group of hand-selected experts and a live audience to gain valuable feedback and advice.
No one was hurt in the incident.
With the holidays upon us, there is no better time to start implementing these safety measures.
- By Patrick V. Fiel, Sr.
- Dec 05, 2016
Security Experts to Lead the Development and Integration of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) System in Support of State Department’s Worldwide Upgrade
SWAT teams were able to break into the bank to rescue hostages and arrest the suspect.
Close the door on Locky ransomware infection via Facebook
- By David Biser
- Dec 02, 2016
Nuccio joins ADT from ASG Security, where he served as President and CEO.
CBC LightGuard Action Camera Recorder Named as Attendee’s Choice for Featured Product Showcase at ISC East
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s first IP network camera, a technology that eventually revolutionized the video surveillance landscape.
- By Fredrik Nilsson
- Dec 01, 2016
If these technologies aren’t on your radar, they probably should be. These product categories are rapidly growing in popularity and for good reason.
- By Brian Carle
- Dec 01, 2016
It’s an exciting time to be in the security industry, as evidenced by the successful year we have seen in regards to technology innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and a renewed sense of pride in the industry.
- By Sharad Shekhar
- Dec 01, 2016
There are myriad clichés that describe change. However, the one that seems to suit Security Products magazine best is: Success is often brought about by change.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Dec 01, 2016
When the Olympic Games come to town, the welfare of people and property are of paramount importance in both the planning process and during the event.
- By Raleigh Gerber
- Dec 01, 2016
There is an old saying about how everything is bigger in Texas, and in the case of Lexus of Lakeway, the expression certainly rings true.
- By Steve Birkmeier
- Dec 01, 2016
What’s ahead in 2017? In 2016, we saw video surveillance and security increasingly become the focus of mainstream media conversations, with video playing a pivotal role in bringing terror suspects to justice (as it did recently in NYC) and with police body-worn cameras capturing sometimes controversial incidents that spark national conversations.
- By Wayne Arvidson
- Dec 01, 2016
Provides needed training and CEUs for the security industry with over 125 courses.
Company to provide discount on residential security services for members of prominent non-profit.
Joint Base Andrews in Maryland has been placed on lockdown following a report of an active shooter.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 30, 2016
Each of these four key components are essential in establishing a solid defense against would-be cyber-attacks.
- By Gabby Nizri
- Jun 29, 2016
41 died and more than 230 more were injured when three men open fired and set off explosives at a Turkish airport.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 29, 2016
Intel could never make full use of the McAfee business, which it bought in 2010.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 27, 2016
IdentiSys Inc. has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces
in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.
At least 10 were injured when a white supremacist group and counter-protesters clashed at a rally on the Sacramento Capitol steps Sunday, June 26.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 27, 2016