Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, VTI Security has been a trusted provider of security designs, installation and support for more than 35 years.
- By Amanda Utter
- Jul 01, 2015
Throughout my 25 years in this industry, which have included 12 as an integrator and 13 as a consultant, the number one question of all time has been: where do I find leads?
- By Charlie Howell
- Jul 01, 2015
Mid State Fire & Systems, a fire and life safety system installer and service provider in Ocala, Fla., is dedicated to providing quality service to customers at a competitive price.
- By Brian Carlson
- Jul 01, 2015
At first glance, you’d think that sales representatives carry the heaviest burden for security dealers.
- By Robert Ogle
- Jul 01, 2015
Western Michigan University, located in Kalamazoo, Mich., is a national research university serving students from across the United States and 100 additional countries.
- By Taylor Foster
- Jul 01, 2015
On Mar. 1, Akron, Ohio’s police department became only the 30th across the United States to employ what is known as a verified response policy, which means that before police respond to an alarm, it must be verified that there is, indeed, a crime being committed.
- By Vicki Contavespi
- Jul 01, 2015
You have to wonder what is happening on school campuses these days. Why some students act the way they do; why some turn to violence.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jul 01, 2015
Located in the heart of Albany, N.Y.’s capital city, The College of Saint Rose offers 4,500 students a rigorous educational experience that extends their learning beyond the campus to the vibrant urban environment in which they live.
- By Mitchell Kane
- Jul 01, 2015
The advantages of video surveillance are well known, but at times, the full value is realized only after a system is installed.
- By Francois Wolf
- Jul 01, 2015
It is only natural that we respond to horrific situations with a renewed emphasis on security.
- By Mark Berger
- Jul 01, 2015
With one recent study projecting the mass notification market to be worth more than $6.4 billion by 2018, it is obvious that more and more institutions are turning toward a layered approach to deliver emergency alerts.
- By Michael Zuidema
- Jul 01, 2015
Sycamore School District in Illinois is comprised of seven schools ranging from elementary to secondary schools.
- By Kreg Wesley
- Jul 01, 2015
When some children drop out of school, that is all of the formal education they may ever receive.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jul 01, 2015
For a couple of years now, I’ve traveled to several locations to interview and write the cover story for our Dealer Strategies. It is always an honor to be able to sit with the CEO or designated spokesperson, and learn about that company’s business model.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jul 01, 2015
In the security world, it’s often what you don’t see that can hurt you the most.
- By Anthony Incorvati
- Jul 01, 2015
The concept of Open Architecture Access Control is taking on a lot of traction.
- By Peter Berg
- Jul 01, 2015
Thirty years ago, Lucy Rivero entered the security industry. She worked as an administrative assistant at a security company, and then worked her way into sales.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jul 01, 2015
Tips to help you, your family and friends stay safe and alert while enjoying firework displays.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jun 30, 2015