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Father and Son Argument with TSA Agent Caught on Film

Father and Son Argument with TSA Agent Caught on Film

Smartphone used to record pat-down process and the exchange of unpleasantries.

Your Home Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

SwannOne now available for complete control of security, temperature, lighting and more from the palm of your hand, anywhere in the world.

Upgrade with Adams Rite at ALOA 2015 Security Expo

Company highlighting electrified options that are simple to install and result in vastly improved access control.

Mission 500 Goes to Bat for Children in Need

Industry softball game event to help raise money for needy children in U.S.

victor Video Management System Eliminates Manual Case Management to Save Time

Operators can now manage events and create incident reports with a few simple clicks.

March Networks adds New Time Saving Capabilities and Redesigned Interface

Free mobile app helps integrators work more efficiently and reduce service costs.

OnSSI Names Tech Reps as New Manufacturers Representative

To help facilitate growth in Central and Southern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Radio Physics Announces Handheld Version of Innovative MiRTLE Standoff Threat Detection System

Capable of detecting concealed threat items such as suicide vests, martyrdom belts, handguns, knives, and 3D-printed weapons at stand-off distances.



Orion Entrance Control & LifeSafety Power Partner for Integrated Solution

Leading manufacturer of entrance controls adds LSP’s intelligent power device.

American Citizens Step Up to Guard Military Recruiting Centers

American Citizens Step Up to Guard Military Recruiting Centers

No evidence that recruiting centers are in danger, but citizens organized and set up posts in several cities.

Briscoe Protective Launches Carbon Monoxide Microsite to Help Educate NY Businesses

Fire alarm and security specialists provide crucial information on new CO laws and offer free presentations to help businesses stay compliant.

Calvary Chapel Upgrades Access Control with Viscount

Enterprise Freedom Access Control System protects staff, students and visitors.

Milestone Video Software Helps Icelandic Harbors Free Up 1,000 Man-hours per Year

Video monitoring provides extra resources to catch illegal immigrants and ensure safer cargo handling.

FIBARO Products Now Integrate with HomeSeer Home Control Systems

The complete line of products includes HS3 software and works with HSTouch mobile apps for home control from any location.

Officials Say Technical Glitch in Sandra Bland Dashcam Video to Blame, Not Editing

Officials Say Technical Glitch in Sandra Bland Dashcam Video to Blame, Not Editing

Bland was found dead in her jail cell three days later.

Wrightstyle and an Aluminum Anniversary

Wrightstyle and an Aluminum Anniversary

Tim Kempster, Wrightstyle’s MD, takes a look at bomb blast safety.

Surveillance System Used to Deter Rhino Poachers

Surveillance System Used to Deter Rhino Poachers

More than 1,200 rhinos were killed in South Africa last year.

KnowBe4 Automates Security Awareness Training for IT

Most requested feature added to Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training.

Channel Vision Announces New Extended Warranties on Audio and Surveillance Systems

Applies to any audio systems purchased with company's speakers as well as company's IP and analog surveillance products.

Dubai Airport Authority Chooses Genetec Omnicast to Manage Security Operations

Security infrastructure includes thousands of analog and IP cameras, third-party access control systems and Barco video walls in multiple control rooms.

Military Has Security Tightened After Chattanooga Shooting

Military Has Security Tightened After Chattanooga Shooting

The order covers thousands of military facilities within the U.S.

Inovonics Launches New Wireless Smoke/Heat Detector for Use in Senior Living Communities

Detects levels of heat and smoke that could potentially become a danger to residents.

Tyco Security Products Partners with ADT

Interactive platform leverages Tyco SP’s optimized intrusion technology in the U.K. & South Africa.

El Chapo's Escape: Mexico's Security Challenges

Drug cartels exercise enormous power and influence over the country.

Online Exclusive Series Part 2: A Glimmer of Hope

Online Exclusive Series Part 2: A Glimmer of Hope

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium of 1988 formed among several professional organizations to create a global information security certification process for professionals and address the need for standardized curriculum.

Drones Halted California Firefighters

Drones Halted California Firefighters' Efforts to Contain Wildfire

Massive wildfire engulfed Cajon Pass, destroying over 20 vehicles and terrain.

Hack-a-Drone, Shoot a Gun

Hack-a-Drone, Shoot a Gun

What do you get when you put a mount a handgun to a drone? An illegal flying danger.

2 Security Officers Shot, 1 Dead in Maryland Overnight

2 Security Officers Shot 1 Dead in Maryland Overnight

The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. in Capitol Heights, Md.

Uniden Launches First Fully Integrated Wireless DVR Video Surveillance System

Specifically designed for DIY small businesses and homeowners.

STANLEY Security Debuts New Vertical and Centralized Operations Team

Providing unparalleled installation and service experience for end users in wide range of vertical markets, locations and applications.

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

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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

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 3

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area. 3