Several recent airport incidents have shown that technology alone will not provide proper security. One must consider personnel and security procedures as well.
An innovative wireless surveillance system is helping to cut crime and provide a safe and secure environment for visitors to the Grand Canyon West Resort in Arizona.
Mace Security International Inc. recently announced its subsidiary, Mace Security Products Inc., has reached agreement with SabraFence Technologies Ltd. to become the exclusive North American distributor of SabraFence products.
Tragic gang-related events in Chicago and other American cities over the past few months have only focused more public attention on the need to make our nation's schools safe. No child should ever have to fear going to classes because of bullies, weapon-carrying gang members, drug dealers or other criminals from the surrounding community.
- By Security Products Staff
- Jan 05, 2010
As South Florida's only licensed specialty pediatric hospital and Florida's only freestanding pediatric trauma center, Miami Children's Hospital serves a special purpose.
- By Sherleen Mahoney
- Jan 05, 2010
By now, the story of the Fort Hood, Texas, massacre is old news, but the idea of security, whether at an Army post or corporate headquarters, is still headline worthy.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 05, 2010
A passive infrared motion detector with night vision and digital camera has helped reduce copper theft in DPS schools.
- By Keith Jentoft
- Jan 04, 2010
Over the next few years, the public safety application segment is likely to emerge as a key domain for wireless broadband technology providers. Governments worldwide have clearly understood the role of advanced communication technologies after numerous unforeseen terrorist attacks and unanticipated natural disasters over the last decade revealed the loopholes in emergency communications.
Silent Knight by Honeywell and Spectrum Systems recently teamed-up to support the newly-constructed Riverside Regional Pet Center in Mankato, Minn., through the donation of an addressable IntelliKnight 5700 fire alarm, System Sensor detection devices and complete system installation.
After the 1983 bombing of the Marine barracks in Lebanon, the Defense Department has been consistently upgrading vehicle access to military bases and their living quarters worldwide. The latest anti-terrorist perimeter access control improvements are being phased in at Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter on Hawaii's island of Oahu.
- By David Dickinson
- Jan 04, 2010
It is widely accepted that video analytics provide value to the end user, especially in security applications such as perimeter protection and the identification of vehicles versus humans in unauthorized areas. But at what cost?
Kaba Multihousing and Institutional, an electronic lock supplier for the multi-family residential market, has successfully completed the pilot installation of its new RezShield system at The Gardens, a retirement community in Madison, Wis.
In the last year and a half, the City of Marietta, Ga. has replaced most of its standalone analog CCTV systems with a complete integrated IP video solution from IndigoVision.
March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced recently that the company’s VideoSphere Video Management System and IP cameras have been selected to enhance surveillance throughout the Vidhan Sabha government building in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Gemalto recently announced that it has surpassed 25 million smart card-based identity credentials shipped to the U.S. federal government.
IndigoVision’s complete IP video system has been deployed at the new arc Shopping Center in Bury St Edmonds in the United Kingdom. The integrated surveillance solution interfaces 24 CCTV cameras with door entry intercoms and plant equipment, allowing the center’s security team to respond quickly to incidents and problems.
Looking ahead to 2010, Unisys predicts that government and commercial organizations will take a more proactive approach to security, implementing new measures to verify identity and protect confidential information. Financial institutions and defense agencies will lead the charge, with ports and other organizations quickly following.
OSI Systems Inc. recently announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded a $3.2 million contract to provide multiple screening systems, including Rapiscan’s advanced 600 series checkpoint, parcel and baggage inspection systems to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
Axis Communications recently announced that its network video cameras will play a key role in a comprehensive safe school project in Portugal. More than 12,000 network cameras will be installed in order to increase security in public schools in a cost-effective way. The installation started in August and is expected to continue during 2010.
Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that Troy School District in Illinois has completed implementation of the Nextiva IP video management solution from Verint Video Intelligence Solutions.