One topic seemed to dominate this year’s conference: the ongoing challenges of integrating physical security technologies with cybersecurity products.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 01, 2019
In the world of sports, oftentimes there’s as much action in the stands as there is on the floor. That’s why the Milwaukee Bucks felt it was so important to design their new stadium with a network of security cameras to safeguard the welfare of players and fans alike.
- By Mark McCormack
- Aug 01, 2019
California law enforcement is praising the use of drones and high-definition video surveillance to track suspects and strategize police responses.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 25, 2019
The city was never able to get the software, Rekognition, to consistently work with its video surveillance cameras over the course of 15 months.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 24, 2019
Following a rise in expressway violence, law enforcement will add about 35 cameras to look into shootings that are notoriously difficult to solve.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 23, 2019
The proposal includes a controversial measure that would exempt police footage from being accessed and released through public records laws.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 19, 2019
A recent public meeting exposed tensions about how a city-wide video surveillance system is being used to identify crime suspects in Detroit.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 11, 2019
The tech behemoth already plans to roll out delivery drones. It’s now considering offering a home surveillance service to customers.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 08, 2019
Employers are becoming more vigilant about workplace security, implementing intensive screenings for job candidates and electronic badge systems for employees.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 02, 2019
Remote Surveillance Units have been installed in Riverbank, Calif., and they have the power to do much more than just capture footage. These high-tech surveillance cameras can detect when a crime is being committed, and even allow police officers to communicate with the offender.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 28, 2019
Restaurants and stores that sell liquor are suffering from theft in Shreveport, Louisiana. In response, a city councilman is now pushing an amendment that requires restaurants and stores that sell liquor to obtain state-of-the-art surveillance systems before they acquire a liquor license.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 27, 2019
After a Facebook user discovered that the old Nest owners were able to see screenshots from their Nest’s new home, even after factory resets, Google quickly stepped in to resolve the security issue.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 24, 2019
Police use new autonomous data machine with 360-degree HD video as an extra set of eyes for areas where police are not consistently present.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 21, 2019
Police departments have figured out a new way to increase city security – through privately-owned surveillance cameras. While the smart home security camera market is expected to rise swiftly in the next few years, police may have to implement restrictions to develop resident support.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 11, 2019
In an attempt to crack down on drug traffic on the Eisenhower Expressway, authorities installed 20 new high-surveillance cameras.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 10, 2019
Video surveillance is no longer stagnant. With new SmartTruck technology, IoT gives officials real-time, archivable coverage of facilities.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 07, 2019
A transit system near Tampa, Fla. is boosting security measures after a bus driver was stabbed to death by a passenger.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 30, 2019
Greenville, N.C. police see a 20 percent decrease in crime thanks to previously installed surveillance cameras.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 28, 2019
Fifty-nine surveillance cameras in Baltimore's network of 744 cameras don't function correctly, according to police.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 23, 2019
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting technology provided by “foreign adversaries,” in what is widely being called a “Huawei ban.”
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 20, 2019