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LILIN Expands IP Portfolio with HD Video Decoder

Affordable, simple monitoring solution for displaying live video from up to 4 cameras without a PC or NVR.

"Holiday Freeze" Tips for Retailers and Consumers

"Holiday Freeze" Tips for Retailers and Consumers

With only critical security patches being installed, Liron Damri, COO of Forter gives advice to merchants and consumers.

Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

The president cites a dangerous enemy in calling for a change.



How to Be Safe While Enjoying Uber

How to Be Safe While Enjoying Uber

Recent passengers have found themselves in undesirable and some even dangerous situations.

Monitronics Wins Three Marcom Creative Awards and One Stevie Award

Dealer program recognized for effective marketing communications in 2014.

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Cellphone Search at Arrest

A 4-3 decision by the country's highest court said the evidence Toronto police found on a robbery suspect's phone, including a photo of a handgun and a draft text message which read in part, "We did it," should not be excluded.

Supreme Court Says Amazon Doesn’t Have to Pay Employees for Security Check Time

Supreme Court Says Amazon Doesn’t Have to Pay Employees for Security Check Time

The decision was unanimous.

Milestone Systems Promotes Samsung Techwin to Elite Partner Status

Acknowledged for meeting the highest technical standards and business focus in long-standing partnership.

Sentry View Systems Awarded $40M USAF Contract

USAF awards contract to Sentry View for sustaining the RVA system through 2019.

Closing the Gaps in Prison

Closing the Gaps in Prison Perimeter Security

Correctional facilities harden their perimeters only to face the introduction of contraband coming in from the outside.

Weak Links in the Armed Security Guard Profession

Weak Links in the Armed Security Guard Profession

Yearlong investigation examines training standards, or lack there of, for armed guards in all 50 states.

UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

Police in Birmingham, England received a threat Monday.

PPM Acquired by Klass Software

Enterprise software, growth equity fund aims to invest further in PPM’s continued expansion and market penetration.

OnSSI Receives Axis Partner Award for Caribbean Region

Program recognizes top technology partners.

Fast-food Giant Gains on Bottom Line

More efficient operations, less shrinkage, greater staff and customer safety with Milestone video management software.

Police Department Announces Holiday Shoplifting Action Plan (HSAP)

Increased patrols and surveillance aim to increase holiday safety for all.

U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

U.S. Prepares for Security Risks ahead of CIA Torture Report

American agencies around the world prepare for possible threats related to the release of the report

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What's going on with Samsung Techwin and Hanwha Group?

Stock has been bought and new partnerships have formed to introduce LPR directed on Samsung's Wisenet III cameras.

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