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Additional Security Needed on St. Patrick’s Day

Additional Security Needed on St. Patrick’s Day

A private security firm is hired to control the influx into an Irish bar on St. Patrick’s Day.

Get Ahead of the Game by Combating Cyber Criminals

Get Ahead of the Game by Combating Cyber Criminals

Hackers have adopted a number of attack methods, which include combinations of social engineering attacks, malicious mobile applications, phishing scams, and ransomware, to name a few.

New Video Highlights Morse Watchmans' Key Control and Asset Management Solutions

Morse Watchmans’ newest video titled “Think Inside the Box” tells the story of the company’s strong technology leadership and the innovative features.



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.

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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.

Featured

  • Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

    As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation. Read Now

  • UK’s NHS Hospital Transforms Security with Edge-processing Camera System

    i-PRO Co., Ltd.,(formerly Panasonic Security), a manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, recently announced that a leading teaching hospital in Northeast England, has enhanced its security infrastructure with i-PRO X-Series cameras integrated with Milestone’s XProtect Video Management Software (VMS). Read Now

  • Gun Violence Report Finds Retail Spaces, K-12 Schools Most Targeted

    ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced the release of its annual Gun Violence Report, offering a deep dive into the landscape of gun-related incidents across the United States. This analysis extends beyond mass fatality events, providing a more nuanced understanding of when, where, and why shootings occur. Read Now

  • Agentic AI Will Revolutionize Cybercrime in 2025 According to New Report

    Malwarebytes, a provider in real-time cyber protection, recently released its 2025 State of Malware report, which reveals insight into the emergence of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), plus the year’s most prominent threats and cybercrime tactics. The report details a significant uptick in the number of known ransomware attacks, the total value of ransoms paid in 2024, and how IT teams can address them. Read Now

New Products

  • Hanwha QNO-7012R

    Hanwha QNO-7012R

    The Q Series cameras are equipped with an Open Platform chipset for easy and seamless integration with third-party systems and solutions, and analog video output (CVBS) support for easy camera positioning during installation. A suite of on-board intelligent video analytics covers tampering, directional/virtual line detection, defocus detection, enter/exit, and motion detection.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.

  • 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.