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Campus Security Report Shows Decline in Crime

Campus Security Report Shows Decline in Crime

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual “Crime on Campus” report and the statistics might surprise you.

UMass

UMass to Review Campus Security after Firearms Incidents

Three separate incidents have been reported in the last five months.

Six Ways Banks Are Fighting Fraud with Video-Based Business Intelligence

Six Ways Banks Are Fighting Fraud with Video Based Business Intelligence

Here’s six ways that banks and credit unions are using intelligent video surveillance systems to improve fraud defenses.



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Are Seflies Replacing Passwords?

MasterCard has already announced they are looking to implement the new technology, but now so is Amazon.

Arkansas Jail Implements Video Visits

Arkansas Jail Implements Video Visits

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.

Jim Cisneros Joins AMAG Technology as Vice President of Technical Services

Cisneros will oversee the Technical Services team globally.

John Oliver Cracks the Encryption Argument

John Oliver Cracks the Encryption Argument

TV show host, John Oliver, used his platform on Last Week Tonight to help others understand the Apple vs. FBI debate.

NYC Study to Examine How Outdoor Lighting Reduces Crime

"We need to use every tool at our disposal to ensure that every New Yorker is safe. By partnering with residents from these 40 developments on this rigorously evaluated study, the city will be able to understand precisely how different lighting strategies can reduce crime and create safer public spaces," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Reality Show Helps Fight Corruption in County Jail

Reality Show Helps Fight Corruption in County Jail

Seven innocent participants will enter Clark County Jail undercover in order to help jail administration understand what really goes on in the facility.

Ford Upgrades Police Cars to Include Bulletproof Doors

Ford Upgrades Police Cars to Include Bulletproof Doors

Ford gives police cars a much needed upgrade, creating doors that cannot be penetrated by bullets.

Extra Security for Trump Rally

Extra Security for Trump Rally

Security is on the rise as Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, is bringing his campaign to Chicago March 11.

Texas’ Capital Increases Security in Time for SXSW

Texas' Capital Increases Security in Time for SXSW

South by Southwest is seeing added security measures this year, particularly because this year P.O.T.U.S. will be making an appearance.

5 Dead in Pennsylvania Backyard Shooting

5 Dead in Pennsylvania Backyard Shooting

A backyard party took a turn when two shooters allegedly open fired, killing five and wounding three others.

Dave Lyons Joins NAPCO as VP of Sales for Intrusion, Connected Home & Fire Division

Lyons will report to Jorge Hevia, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing.

Drones to be Banned at U.S. Open

Drones to be Banned at U.S. Open

Homeland Security officials want to prohibit the use of drones at the U.S. Open in an effort to prevent possible terrorist attacks.

Hacker Reveals Personal Information of Miami Cops, Judges

Hacker Reveals Personal Information of Miami Cops, Judges

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.

Dell Survey Reveals Lack of Security Knowledge Limits Businesses

Dell Survey Reveals Lack of Security Knowledge Limits Businesses

Dell commissioned a survey to obtain a comprehensive look at how decision makers in the mid-market – as well as the C-Suite – view data security trends.

TSA Prepares for Millions of Spring Break Travelers

TSA Prepares for Millions of Spring Break Travelers

The number of travelers is going up and the number of TSA screeners is going down, resulting in long lines at security check points.

New York Crime Spree Ends After Massive Manhunt

New York Crime Spree Ends After Massive Manhunt

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.

Surveillance Camera Catches Jail Fight Less than 24 Hours after Installation

Surveillance Camera Catches Jail Fight Less than 24 Hours after Installation

Less than 24 hours after a sheriff installs security cameras on her own dime, a jail fight is documented.

Featured

  • Cutting Retail Losses

    Retail is still a more complex and dynamic security vertical in modern society. Inherent challenges with in-store and distribution center operations are primarily due to constantly shifting consumer buying trends. Retailers must show daily flexibility to keep workers, meet sales goals and attract customers while maintaining safe and efficient operations. Retail is an intricate web of interconnected elements. Read Now

  • The Key to Wellbeing in the Office

    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

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New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame. 3

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area. 3