Fire / Life Safety


AES Corporation Introduces New 7795 AES-IntelliPro Fire Series Full Data Module

UL 864 Listed for primary, standalone alarm communication from fire subscriber.

New Gunshot Detection System Deployed in New York City

New Gunshot Detection System Deployed in New York City

$1.5 million test system detects the sounds of gunshots and locates it within 2 feet of sensor.

Tri-Ed Releases 2015 Product Catalog

250+ page catalog features thousands of products in various categories.

Class Teaches How to Safely Carry Gun and Baby

Class Teaches How to Safely Carry Gun and Baby

The focus is on parents who engage in "babywearing," carrying an infant or small child in a sling or other type of carrier.

Doyle Security Goes with SmartTek Systems Mobile Personal Security App

With nearly a century in business, now offering central station-based Smartphone app that provides anywhere, anytime life protection services and new revenue stream for its business.

Honeywell Launches Entry-level PIR

False alarm-reducing sensor combines value with high performance for residential installations.

Silent Knight Seminars to Educate on Latest Life Safety Code Mandates

Engineers to educate specifiers, AHJs and facility managers on low frequency and carbon monoxide requirements for educational and developmental credits.

Aspirating Smoke Detection Application Guide

Available for download from System Sensor and includes detailed application guidelines, codes/standards and more.



The Bradford City Fire Disaster

The Bradford City Fire Disaster

UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums.

US Navy Introduces Firefighting Robot

US Navy Introduces Firefighting Robot

SAFFiR and his drone sidekick, Damage Control Technologies, help keep sailors out of direct exposure to fire.

Raytec Illuminators Provide LPR for Colombian Police Cars

Growing need for accurate, reliable and mobile LPR to combat speeding in areas with no fixed monitoring.

SmartTek Systems Grants OnWatch of Australia Exclusive Rights

Agreement opens floodgates for international expansion.

MA Series Speakers in Black

Series now available in two colors to better match installations.

Delta Bullet-proof Guard Booth Takes on Texas Shooter and Wins

No penetration of bullet-proof guard booth in November 28 downtown Austin, Texas shooting.

Gun Photo Posted on Facebook Causes Controversy

Gun Photo Posted on Facebook Causes Controversy

Jedidiah Duggar from TLC's hit show, "19 Kids and Counting," smiles whole posing with shotgun.

Billboard of Santa Holding an AR 15 Causes Locals to Talk

Billboard of Santa Holding an AR 15 Causes Locals to Talk

Owners of Down Range, a shooting range in California, adamant their ad is not meant to be offensive.

STANLEY Security Empowers Customers with eServices 2.0

Security insight & business intelligence platform has integrated feature & request customer feedback portal.

Advantech, Inc. Recognized as Top Performing Security Integrator

Named “Integrator of the Year” for fourth time at Honeywell Forum.

Big Lake Police Select iCrimeFighter Mobile Solution

Using only an iPad Mini and the iCrimeFighter app, police eliminate photo cameras, video cameras, audio recorders, notebooks and laptops.

Never Again

“Station 71, you’re responding to a multi-car, motor vehicle accident.” He silenced his pager and slipped out the back door of the engineering firm where he worked.

Featured

  • Brivo, Eagle Eye Networks Merge

    Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the leading global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud AI video surveillance, today announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Announces the 2026 Security Megatrends

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both near- and long-term change in the global security industry. Read Now

  • The Future of Access Control: Cloud-Based Solutions for Safer Workplaces

    Access controls have revolutionized the way we protect our people, assets and operations. Gone are the days of cumbersome keychains and the security liabilities they introduced, but it’s a mistake to think that their evolution has reached its peak. Read Now

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.