As concerns for campus safety rapidly rise within higher education communities, it is important to implement a proactive plan as the first step to acknowledging your security needs. By preparing a communications system and plan of action prior to an incident, the effectiveness and response of your team can be better executed. By incorporating emergency communication products, a campus can ready itself by providing prominent crime deterrents, self-help options and a wide range of surveillance.
- By Molly Walsh
- Dec 07, 2016
Following several high-profile incidents alleging abuse special needs students (including some non-communicative students), and the activism of a number of parent groups in the State of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 507, requiring districts to install audio and video surveillance equipment into select special education classrooms when requested.
- By Alan Morris
- Dec 07, 2016
New York-based manufacturer of IP-based surveillance and command center solutions expands and hires new Western Regional Channel Manager
Middle Atlantic Products announced today that C2G's powerful commercial solutions are now available exclusively to residential integrator partners along with Middle Atlantic robust roster of power and AV system foundational products
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Microsoft are collaborating to crackdown on terrorist content on their platforms.
Orion Entrance Control, Inc. will share its company story, opportunities, and challenges with a group of hand-selected experts and a live audience to gain valuable feedback and advice.
No one was hurt in the incident.
With the holidays upon us, there is no better time to start implementing these safety measures.
- By Patrick V. Fiel, Sr.
- Dec 05, 2016
Security Experts to Lead the Development and Integration of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) System in Support of State Department’s Worldwide Upgrade
SWAT teams were able to break into the bank to rescue hostages and arrest the suspect.
Close the door on Locky ransomware infection via Facebook
- By David Biser
- Dec 02, 2016
Nuccio joins ADT from ASG Security, where he served as President and CEO.
CBC LightGuard Action Camera Recorder Named as Attendee’s Choice for Featured Product Showcase at ISC East
If these technologies aren’t on your radar, they probably should be. These product categories are rapidly growing in popularity and for good reason.
- By Brian Carle
- Dec 01, 2016
There are myriad clichés that describe change. However, the one that seems to suit Security Products magazine best is: Success is often brought about by change.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Dec 01, 2016
When the Olympic Games come to town, the welfare of people and property are of paramount importance in both the planning process and during the event.
- By Raleigh Gerber
- Dec 01, 2016
There is an old saying about how everything is bigger in Texas, and in the case of Lexus of Lakeway, the expression certainly rings true.
- By Steve Birkmeier
- Dec 01, 2016
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
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s first IP network camera, a technology that eventually revolutionized the video surveillance landscape.
- By Fredrik Nilsson
- Dec 01, 2016
It’s an exciting time to be in the security industry, as evidenced by the successful year we have seen in regards to technology innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and a renewed sense of pride in the industry.
- By Sharad Shekhar
- Dec 01, 2016