A security camera catches footage of a toddler rescuing his twin brother from a fallen dresser.
Video surveillance permeates our lives today; it is part of a changing world. We recently sat down with Jeff Whitney, vice president of marketing for megapixel camera manufacturer Arecont Vision to get an industry insider’s view on where the video surveillance market is today, how we got here, where we can expect it go in the near future, and what his own company is doing to keep up.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 01, 2017
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
Orlando has been on the cutting edge of security even before ASIS 2016 showed up.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 12, 2016
Managing security along public transit routes comes with many challenges.
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- By Steve Surfaro
- Sep 06, 2016
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- By Jessie Anton
- Sep 01, 2016
A security firm analyzed open security cameras and concluded which U.S. cities have the most unsecured cameras in use.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 22, 2016
Father’s Day is just around the corner; give Dad the gift of security with one of these products.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 17, 2016
Next-Generation IDIS Solution ensures robust safety and security environment for both patients and staff.
A TV station in Baltimore is grateful for added security measures after bizarre standoff with costumed man.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 29, 2016
The scalable, open-platform solution provides flexibility for every season
Colorado school district continues to roll out cameras and hybrid NVRs en route to comprehensive PSIM system
While some restaurant owners may see video surveillance as a “nice-to-have,” to improve security and deter theft, more owners are seeing their investment in surveillance pay off in surprising ways.
- By Douglas Wong
- Apr 21, 2016
Police in Midlothian, Texas are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect in a bizarre murder case.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 20, 2016
The Chicago Police Department will be arming officers in gang-plagued areas with body cameras that will continuously record
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 12, 2016
As a camera views and records in 360 degrees, a circular, distorted image is produced, making it essential to process the image so that the human eye can comprehend the image easily.
- By Jumbi Edulbehram
- Apr 01, 2016
After the attacks in Belgium, experts are looking into the vulnerabilities associated with long lines at security checkpoints.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 23, 2016
Here’s six ways that banks and credit unions are using intelligent video surveillance systems to improve fraud defenses.
- By Debi Sumner
- Mar 16, 2016
Less than 24 hours after a sheriff installs security cameras on her own dime, a jail fight is documented.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 04, 2016