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Big Lake Police Select iCrimeFighter Mobile Solution

Using only an iPad Mini and the iCrimeFighter app, police eliminate photo cameras, video cameras, audio recorders, notebooks and laptops.

  • Dec 03, 2014

Social Engineering Threats Soaring

Watch out for cybercriminals looking to make some extra cash during scam season - its a social engineering bonanza with threats on multiple fronts.

  • Dec 03, 2014

Confidence in Security Industry Continues End of year Climb

SIA Security Market Index surveys select group of nearly 100 executives at SIA member companies to gauge the state of the industry.

  • Dec 03, 2014


Montessori School Advances Education with Axis and Milestone Video

Stone Security in Utah finds unique way to increase parent participation in children’s schooling.

  • Dec 02, 2014
Sony Pictures Recovering from Computer Attack

Sony Pictures Recovering from Computer Attack

Business operations are coming back online after crippling attack.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 02, 2014

Body-mounted Camera Funding for Police Announced by Obama

Police shootings of youth and protests drive demand for video documentation of police activities.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 02, 2014

Secura Key Offers Lockdown and Door Status Features

Lock or disable groups of doors with a single command to react to internal or external threats.

  • Dec 01, 2014

Fluidmesh Introduces New Low-cost Kit for Point-to-point Applications

Complete with two radios, two mounting brackets and two PoE injectors, kit designed to quickly and cost-effectively create simple wireless links.

  • Dec 01, 2014

Milestone Systems Announces Extended availability of NVRs

Latin America gets the sleek and functional Milestone Husky Series.

  • Dec 01, 2014

Genetec Announces Integration of Pay-by-license Parking

Improves customer experience and parking enforcement efficiency for cities, education and retail customers.

  • Dec 01, 2014

Samsotech International Certifies with AMAG Technology

Integration cooperatively tested and certified.

  • Dec 01, 2014
Black Friday was the Second-Biggest Day Ever for Background Checks

Black Friday was the Second-Biggest Day Ever for Background Checks

The FBI dealt with more background checks than ever since the week following the Sandy Hook school shooting

  • By Matt Holden
  • Dec 01, 2014
U.S. Military Warned about ISIS Threat within America’s Borders

U.S. Military Warned about ISIS Threat within America’s Borders

FBI gains fresh intelligence and issues a security bulletin last night.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Dec 01, 2014
“Me Too” Products - Being wise about the products you present to end users

“Me Too” Products

For manufacturers to play within the commodity space, they need to provide the most features, ease-of-use and the best reliability, camera versus camera.

  • By Ian Johnston
  • Dec 01, 2014

Never Again

“Station 71, you’re responding to a multi-car, motor vehicle accident.” He silenced his pager and slipped out the back door of the engineering firm where he worked.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Dec 01, 2014
Planning for the Future

Planning for the Future

Business planning for 2015 likely started a long time ago. I know it has for the publishing industry, as we keep our editorial calendar upto- date each quarter. It won’t be long before the first quarter of 2016 is updated on our website.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Dec 01, 2014
The Truth about Fisheye

The Truth about Fisheye

As most in the video surveillance industry know, traditional video surveillance cameras have an inherent flaw: blind spots.

  • By Thomas Carnevale
  • Dec 01, 2014
Substation Security Challenges

Substation Security Challenges

While the threat of terrorist activity to disrupt the nation’s power grid remains ever-present, other hazards such as theft and vandalism are more common and represent an immediate challenge.

  • By John Romanowich
  • Dec 01, 2014

Featured

  • Brivo, Eagle Eye Networks Merge

    Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the leading global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud AI video surveillance, today announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Announces the 2026 Security Megatrends

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both near- and long-term change in the global security industry. Read Now

  • The Future of Access Control: Cloud-Based Solutions for Safer Workplaces

    Access controls have revolutionized the way we protect our people, assets and operations. Gone are the days of cumbersome keychains and the security liabilities they introduced, but it’s a mistake to think that their evolution has reached its peak. Read Now

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • 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.