Prevailing international aviation rules mandate 100 percent screening for outbound carry-on baggage. Modern screening techniques involve X-ray or other imaging systems combined with chemical sniffers for scent or trace detection, physical search and permissible item restrictions. During the process of going through security, it is easy to associate a problem bag with its owner to resolve any violations.
- By Ashley Stephenson
- Jun 09, 2009
Technology in the Bergen County Jail in New Jersey is state-of-the-art, featuring computer control of all inmate housing areas, an integrated perimeter security system, a site-wide duress/panic alarm system and a computerized control center. However, the Bergen County courthouse and jail had some particular challenges that the coaxial (analog) cameras simply could not meet.
- By Peter McKee
- May 07, 2009
The retail banking sector has received negative publicity recently due to investments in risky commodities. Security directors in retail banking also can face scrutiny as they face their own potential for risk when it comes to investing in next-generation video recording technologies for branch bank locations.
- By Elan Moriah
- May 01, 2009
The National Union of Mineworkers is the largest recognized collective bargaining agent representing workers in the mining, construction and electrical energy industries in South Africa, and the largest affiliate of the Congress of the South African Trade Unions, where non-racialism was a founding principle.
In talking with officials from the Orlando Police Department about IRIS (Innovative Response to Improve Safety), the city’s new IP-based video surveillance system, enthusiasm for the project is clearly evident.
- By Del V. Salvi
- Apr 01, 2009
Drug counterfeiting continues to increase and its global threat to patient safety continues to rise. The FDA estimates that 1 million deaths worldwide are the result of counterfeit drugs. While the United States drug supply is one of the safest in the world, it is not immune to these concerns. It is important for pharmaceutical manufacturers to understand not just the different types of threats they face but also the tools and technologies available today to prevent counterfeit drugs from entering the supply chain.
- By Brian Daleiden
- Feb 20, 2009
Courthouses must provide a presence that conveys stability, integrity, and suggests the vital duties of the court while maintaining an open and inviting atmosphere.
- By Christa Poss
- Feb 01, 2009
As an integral component of numerous organizations’ safety and security priorities, video surveillance has demonstrated its value and benefits numerous times by providing real-time monitoring of assets, property, environment and people. As security risks increase, the need to visually monitor and record events in the most remote areas becomes even greater.
- By Richard Ho
- Jan 05, 2009
Ensuring the safety and security of air travelers and airport resources is becoming increasingly important, and both federal and state homeland security offices are making upgrading and enhancing security measures at airports a top priority. Organizing appropriate surveillance for such a large area is a daunting task for officials and requires an abundance of manpower and cutting-edge technology to ensure thorough protection.
- By John Cimba
- Jan 01, 2009
Located on the campus of Duke University, the Nasher Museum of Art displays a growing collection of modern and contemporary art. With an exhibition space of more 65,000 square feet it is one of the most important university are museums in the country.
- By Kate Houghton
- Dec 01, 2008
Banks, financial institutions, municipal, state and federal governments are demanding more reliable, less expensive authentication and authorization systems for everyday activities, from performing financial transactions to boarding an aircraft, entering a secure physical location or crossing international borders.
- By Tatiana Vazulina
- Nov 05, 2008
Today’s mobile professionals carry more sensitive information than ever before. A single laptop can contain information that can be valued in the millions, if not billions, of dollars.
- By Bill Bockwoldt
- Oct 02, 2008
In this age of widespread easy access to personal information, identity theft has become the fastest growing and most lucrative crime in America.
- By Reginald Ball
- Oct 02, 2008
Internet-enabled products and services are now gaining wider acceptance and delivering better results than before. Remote monitoring services are no exception.
- By Karina Sanchez
- Sep 02, 2008
Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.
- By Brian Dopp
- Aug 04, 2008
There are two "S"s critical to the construction industry: safety and security. Protecting workers from harm is obviously of primary concern, but protecting assets on the jobsite against theft is also on the top of one's mind.
- By Mike Marett
- Aug 01, 2008
Critical infrastructure organizations are essential to the functioning of societies and economies. The role of these facilities in international commerce makes their security a top priority. But given the complex and often geographically dispersed nature of these facilities and assets, critical infrastructure security often presents a daunting challenge.
- By Mariann McDonagh
- Jul 01, 2008
An organization suspects that an employee is not following his or her route. In the past, a security manager would personally follow the employee or instruct someone to do so. This tactic is time consuming, especially if, on that particular day, the employee actually goes where he’s supposed to go.
- By Jaap Groot
- Jun 04, 2008
While every individual and organization that provides security products or services will have their spin on what security is and how to achieve the desired level, the truth is, security is essentially an unachievable outcome. A common definition of security is, “freedom from danger, fear and anxiety.” Security defined as such is, therefore, unattainable.
- By Kevin McDonald
- Jun 02, 2008
Business is all about managing risk, and risk management comes down to making solid business decisions to avoid and mitigate potential threats, including natural disasters.
- By Richard Daley
- Jun 02, 2008