Three years ago, Shrader Engineering had the privilege of designing one of the most unique security concepts in the region for the city of Sugar Land, Texas, Police Department. The security system forms a “virtual gateway” throughout the city.
- By Mark H. Friday
- Apr 01, 2017
The large geographical area and variety of locations and assets to protect make municipal video surveillance particularly challenging.
- By Ken LaMarca
- Apr 01, 2017
Drone manufacturer, DJI, proposes that drones continually transmit identification.
Security directors in hospitals and other healthcare settings need to understand pertinent aspects of the Clery Act, and how to partner with colleges and universities to establish, maintain or enhance compliance with this federal law.
- By Dolores A. Stafford
- Mar 01, 2017
In 2015, an ex-deputy shot and killed an unarmed black man.
Washington D.C. Police along with Secret Service and the FBI have been working to secure the Presidential Inauguration for over a year.
An officer in Little Elm, Texas was killed in a standoff with a gunman.
Following two shooting incidents that killed one and injured nine more, the city is planning new security measures on Bourbon Street.
Maintaining the security of our nation’s water supplies is serious business. Attacks from a lone vandal to a team of foreign terrorists could, within hours, result in widespread illness or economic disruption.
- By Bruce Czerwinski
- Jan 01, 2017
Because the city recently adopted the 2013 Edition of NFPA 72 and the IBC 2012/IFC 2012, it was necessary to upgrade the voice system and notification devices in addition to the fire alarm control panel.
- By Kris Cahill
- Jun 01, 2016
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
Cleveland is spending $20 million in federal money on riot and security gear for the Republican Convention.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 14, 2016
Security will be increased at a Washington state psychiatric hospital after two dangerous patients escaped.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 11, 2016
In order to cut down on the security risks and officer manpower involved during visitation hours, Faulkner County Jail will allow inmates to visit with friends and relatives by video.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 14, 2016
Ford gives police cars a much needed upgrade, creating doors that cannot be penetrated by bullets.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 11, 2016
A hacker has created an online database that anyone can search in order to receive the names, birth dates and home addresses of Miami municipal workers.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 09, 2016
NYPD officers reached a climatic end to a manhunt for suspect Patrick James Dillon who when on a crime spree killing one and injuring at least two others.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 07, 2016
Police have arrested a shooter in Kalamazoo County, Michigan after he went on a shooting rampage from his car, killing six people and injuring at least two more.
Dallas train systems are beefing up their security by installing cameras with facial-recognition software.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 19, 2016