The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the awarding of more than $113 million in grant money under two programs that strengthen the coordinated training efforts of homeland security preparedness.
In a world of constant and ever-flowing data, the job for law enforcement personnel is made that much harder. That’s why Los Angeles County law enforcement officials are turning to the COPLINK system from Knowledge Computing Corp. to help fight crime and terrorism.
- By Brent Dirks
- Oct 24, 2007
Pivot3 Inc., producer of high-definition storage based on distributed RAID, recently announced that City of Long Beach has selected the Pivot3 RAIGE (RAID Across Independent Gigabit Ethernet) solution for its citywide video surveillance storage needs.
Developers of The Meadowlands Xanadu entertainment complex have awarded a $3.9 million contract for security and building management systems integration to TAC, a provider of building automation, security systems and energy services.
Employee safety should not be confined within the walls of a business -- it also should include parking lots, which can be prone to incidents.
- By Megan Weadock
- Oct 05, 2007
Ever since the plot to blow up transatlantic airplanes with liquid explosives was uncovered in London in August 2006, pressure has increased on the airline industry -- and government -- to find new ways to not only detect liquids in baggage and on passengers, but also to figure out what those liquids are.
New products and innovation were the order of the day at ASIS this year, with many companies debuting products on the tradeshow floor. Many of these products seek to improve and expand the ability of those in the security industry to do their jobs.
- By Megan Weadock
- Oct 04, 2007
It's no surprise that cities are transforming the way they protect themselves. Local police and security personnel now carry anti-terrorism and disaster response technologies. And utilities and other critical urban infrastructures have come under increased scrutiny. Behind the scenes, federal and state grants are reshaping urban security strategies nationwide.
- By Stephen Daniels
- Oct 02, 2007
Since September 2001, the nation has undergone some significant changes in the way it addresses transportation security and, particularly, identity verification. For example, the TWIC program, governed under the auspices of the Transportation Security Administration, now requires that every transportation employee in America, at every port, terminal and station, be positively identified by a government-authorized credential in the form of a smart card.
- By John Petze
- Oct 02, 2007
In spite of, or perhaps because of, my 30 years of military service, I remain skeptical of both the efficiency of government and how much it can be trusted to handle private information.
- By Col. Timothy D. Ringgold
- Oct 02, 2007
An annual theft survey reports more than 530,000 shoplifters and dishonest employees were apprehended by just 23 major retailers in 2006.
It’s a $12 billion issue in the United States each year. Drive around pretty much any large urban area and you’ll see it -- graffiti.
- By Brent Dirks
- Oct 01, 2007
Petards Inc. recently announced that it has been chosen to provide the security monitoring solution for the Victor Cullen Center, a campus-style juvenile detention center located in Sabillasville, Md.
Fusion centers are popping up in local jurisdictions across the country. And the private sector holds major stakes in the success or decline of an implementation. Wednesday’s ASIS show featured the educational session, “Private Sector’s Role in State and Regional Intelligence Fusion Centers.”
- By Karina Sanchez
- Sep 27, 2007
If my tired and well-worn feet are any indication of the prosperity of this tradeshow, this year’s version of Solutions Start Here is a whopping success.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 26, 2007