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Secret Service in Crisis Following Breaches

Secret Service in Crisis Following Breaches

Committee afraid for the safety of the President after reporting United States Secret Service downfalls.

Maine Scrutinizes Security Measures in Wake of Attacks

Maine Scrutinizes Security Measures in Wake of Attacks

Officials review protocols and take steps in a new direction following recent events with mass shootings.

Tamron Announces the Promotion of Gregg Maniaci to President & CEO

Hidekazu Suzuki simultaneously named Senior Vice President



UPDATE: San Bernardino Shooting Investigated as Act of Terrorism

UPDATE: San Bernardino Shooting Investigated as Act of Terrorism

FBI able to confirm they are now "investigating these horrific acts as an act of terrorism."

3 Tips to Protect Your Holiday Packages from Porch Thieves

3 Tips to Protect Your Holiday Packages from Porch Thieves

Ensure that your front porch isn’t a victim of “porch piracy” with these 3 simple holiday package tips.

UNC Implements Security Measures during Lockdown

UNC Implements Security Measures during Lockdown

The Chapel Hill university warned students and staff to stay inside after reports of an armed and dangerous person.

BEI Security Announces SmartFence

BEI Security introduces new product at the Hi-Tech Defense Industry Fair.

Security Breach at Toy Maker Exposes Data on Children

Security Breach at Toy Maker Exposes Data on Children

VTech has been hacked putting the personal information of millions of people, including children, at risk.

NSA Ends Bulk Phone Data Collection

NSA Ends Bulk Phone Data Collection

The debate of security over privacy heats up after Paris attacks.

Perfect Foresight - Making hazardous chemical safety procedures a priority

Perfect Foresight

In the weeks following the massive explosion at a warehouse owned by Ruihai International Logistics in the Chinese port of Tianjin, investigators are getting a better idea of what led to the disaster that killed 173 people—104 of whom were firefighters—and injured hundreds more.

Technology at Your Fingertips

By year’s end we have seen tons of new products and technology, and it amazes me that there is even more on the horizon.

Why Multi-Sensor Megapixel Cameras Work - Today’s hot technology has traveled quite a distance to reach the digital world

Why Multi-Sensor Megapixel Cameras Work

Video surveillance technology has come a long way from the days when analog CCTV cameras dominated the market.

My New Friends - Tradeshows provide many different opportunities

My New Friends

Providing security for a house of worship wasn’t on my radar until recently. Dylann Roof changed all that when he opened fire on the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, S.C.

Managing Risks - Security efforts are now defined to protect critical infrastructure

Managing Risks

Traditionally, electrical substation security was aimed only at preventing access to stop vandalism and improve safety. Today, however, security efforts have been redefined to address new threats in order to protect critical infrastructure.

What's Trending

The video surveillance and physical security industry has been anything but quiet recently. Consolidation via merger and acquisition activity, competitive pressures driving costs lower and technology evolution are forces affecting trends both now and into the future.

Deadly Response - Early detection and remote response might have de-escalated police incident at Texas car dealership

Deadly Response

Car dealerships present a complex security challenge because they stock high-end models for the public to see, placing high-value assets out in the open where theft and damage can occur.

Making Technology Accessible - Industry responds to demand for sustainable access control products and technologies

Making Technology Accessible

When I’m asked what role access control devices and technologies play in a structure’s overall sustainability, my thoughts usually wander first to LED lighting.

Global Expansion

For the highest level of security possible, Paramount chose to invest in enterprise command center software (ECCS) by SureView Systems to consolidate all of its security and life safety systems across the globe in a simple, effective and centrally manageable security management solution.

Total Recall Celebrates 30 Years

Total Recall is the video surveillance integrator for the Statue of Liberty

France Introduces Massive Security Measures for Climate Summit

France Introduces Massive Security Measures for Climate Summit

France ensures the safety of world leaders arriving in Paris for the COP21.

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  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 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

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    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis. 3