June 2012
- RETAIL SECURITY - Let the Finger Do the Talking
- MOBILE SECURITY - One World, One Call
- HOSPITAL SECURITY - End-to-End Surveillance
- ACCESS CONTROL - Supporting PIV-I Cards
Features
Security companies integrate audio and video to deliver immediate ROI via risk reduction
By Nicole Segura, Vance Kozik
At the behavioral health hospitals, risk management and staff training programs play an important role in the overall vision of their parent corporation by creating a safe and effective environment for patients, employees, visitors and the general public.
End users leverage partnerships to streamline security across the globe
By Renae Leary
Many of today’s growth-oriented businesses aim to extend operations to other states and countries after solidifying success in existing markets, and this trend will only continue to accelerate.
How to determine if your physical access control system supports the solution
By Bob Fontana
When your physical access control system (PACS) manufacturer tells you its system supports PIV-I “end-to-end,” you might want to do some additional digging to make sure you both agree as to what that really means.
New, smarter surveillance technologies are perfect prescription for healthcare settings
By Greg Peratt
Today’s video surveillance camera manufacturers offer models specifically built for the healthcare setting.
Educated end users reduce costs, increase protection
By Rolland Trayte
In the physical security industry, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure. No one knows that better than Laurie M. Morris, president of Warren Protective Services Ltd., headquartered in Toronto.
Cameras help therapeutic center re-establish peace of mind
By Steve Gorski
For more than 30 years, Equest Therapeutic Riding Center in Wylie, Texas, has provided horse-assisted therapies to adults and children with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities.
Retailers need to understand how access control can be integrated into identity management systems
By Bill Spence
Retailers need to understand how access control can be integrated into identity management systems
Luxury condominium complex seeks manageable fire alarm solution
By Jim Spooner
The recently upgraded fire alarm system at the Gulf and Bay Club in Sarasota, Fla., has been a big improvement for the gated condo community’s residents and management, as well as the guards who are on duty 24/7.
Standards development assists with integration issues, but will interoperability ever become a reality?
By Ian Johnston
A few years back, a number of leading IP surveillance manufacturers got together to discuss the development of an organization that would promote and develop IP standards.
Departments
Security and alarm business makes sense of complexities
By Ron Vogel
Security and alarm systems become more complex every day as new services, features, technologies and capabilities are added.
By Eduard J. Emde, CPP
When the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2012) opens in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, more than 20,000 security professionals from more than 90 countries around the globe will converge at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to learn what’s changed, what works and what’s coming next in the industry.
Supplement
Des Moines store owner migrates from analog to VSaaS to in-house IP to reduce theft
By Mary Wilbur
The business proposition of Plato’s Closet, a popular consignment store chain, differs from those of upscale department stores and big box retail outlets.
Video Surveillance is a key player in solving crimes
By John L. Moss
Several months ago, I noticed a set of tire tracks running across my front lawn. Knowing that neither my wife nor I enjoy offroading on our yard, I did some investigative work.
Fiber-optic surveillance network provides safety, security on Russian lines
By Ty Estes
How does one of the largest railway companies in the world protect its passengers from terrorist attacks and sabotage?
Nebraska medical center improves safety, cuts costs
By Courtney Pedersen
The Nebraska Medical Center is the largest healthcare facility in the state, with 624 licensed beds. Administrators wanted to improve the safety of the facility’s at-risk patients who require 24/7 observation, while also reducing staff and overhead requirements.
How network cameras are reshaping the surveillance landscape
By Fredrik Nilsson
Even though the first product launch of a network camera happened in 1996, it was a little more than a decade ago before the device began appearing in the physical security arena.
Dealers benefit from a training program that is comprehensive and ongoing
By Megan Weadock
Education isn’t just for college students. Everyone in the workforce can benefit from continuing to learn throughout their career—especially those of us in the fast-paced, highly technical field of security.
How CPU's and processor speeds affect system design
By Jeff Stout
All NVR and hybrid recorders are not created equally. Every manufacturer has different CPU and throughput speed specifications.
By Ralph C. Jensen
In case you haven’t noticed, though it would be hard to miss, Tri-Ed/ Northern Video Distribution is on the move.
IP and cellular fire alarm communications make a difference
By Stacy Deveraux
What hasn’t already been said— numerous times—about the supposed imminent demise of the U.S. hardwire public switched telephone system and new fire alarm communications technologies?
Learn by doing and find a good example
By John Wood
Unlike most things under the sun, there really is something new
and exciting in electronic security training, and this new approach
is poised to vastly improve formal training for those in
the industry.