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It's ASIS Time Again

Gearing up to mingle among 20,000 security professionals and approximately 600 exhibitors to bring our readers the latest in the security industry.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 23, 2015
San Antonio Security Guard Shoots and Kills Suspected Car Thief

San Antonio Security Guard Shoots and Kills Suspected Car Thief

The suspect tried to run the guard over with a stolen car.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 23, 2015

ASIS Foundation to Present $22,000 to Anaheim Elementary School

​On Friday, Sept. 25, the ASIS Foundation and ASIS International will present Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School, in the Magnolia School District, a donation of $22,000 for security improvements and recognize other security industry product and service organizations, who collectively donated an additional $100,000 in-kind.

  • Sep 23, 2015


Off to Sunny California

By now you are all ready for ASIS. I’m determined to make a difference this year in Anaheim. I’m going to carry around my little black book and make notes on the most exciting products that I see each day.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Sep 23, 2015

ASIS 2015 Keynotes Provide Frontline Perspectives on Terrorism

ASIS International (ASIS), the leading organization for security management professionals worldwide, will bring three of the foremost experts on domestic and international terror to address security management professionals at its 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits.

  • Sep 23, 2015

Brivo Launches Mobile Pass to Open Doors Using Smartphones

Mobile solution eliminates need for key cards and installation of new on-premise hardware.

  • Sep 21, 2015

Tri-Ed to Distribute RBtec IRONCLAD Fence Intrusion Detection Sensor Kits

Fully wrapped by stainless steel mesh makes it deal for installation on wire fences and concertina coil.

  • Sep 21, 2015

New Liquid Scanner Approved to Airport Security Industry Standard

Provides non-invasive screening of individual, unopened bottles or other containers.

  • Sep 21, 2015

AMAG Technology's Symmetry Security Management System Integrates with ASSA ABLOY IP-enabled Locks

Allows the expansion of Symmetry to doors not normally included in traditional security systems via facility's network infrastructure.

  • Sep 21, 2015

Tascent Emerges with $18.5 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Global Biometric Identity Presence

To develop new high-throughput iris recognition and mobile biometric identity solutions.

  • Sep 21, 2015

Zetron to Highlight Total Communication and Security Solutions at ASIS 2015

To offer demonstrations that highlight all the products and systems necessary to equip an entire, integrated communications and security control room.

  • Sep 21, 2015

OnSSI's Ocularis 5 VMS Now Integrated with Spectra Logic's Verde NAS Storage Platform

Provides a high performance, reliable and affordable long-term IP video retention.

  • Sep 21, 2015
U2 Concert Rescheduled Due to Security Risk

U2 Concert Rescheduled Due to Security Risk

The band rescheduled a show in Stockholm after authorities evacuated the venue due to a security breach.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 21, 2015

A Special Thank You

First Annual Security Softball Game creates another great security industry story of many coming together to support a worthy cause.

  • Sep 16, 2015

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. to Showcase Newest Turnstile and Integrations at ASIS 2015

Company to demo newest addition to its line of turnstiles, the Optical Bi-parting Full Glass-extended (OBFG-E).

  • Sep 16, 2015

Mission 500 and COPS Monitoring Team Up to Provide School Supplies

Approximately 700 children from Title 1 elementary school in Boyton Beach received supplies.

  • Sep 16, 2015

Easy Access Distribution Hosts 16th Annual Technology REVOLUTION Expo

Dedicated experience rooms will host ongoing demonstrations.

  • Sep 16, 2015

U.S. Security Associates Announces New Segway and T3 Training

Curriculum focuses on operational readiness and safety in particular.

  • Sep 16, 2015

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