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Another School Shooting

Another School Shooting

Pakistani militant group stormed military-operated school in Peshawar, opened fire, mostly killing students. (WARNING: Disturbing recollection from 16-year-old student included.)

Wearable Camera Wobble Identifies Filmmaker

Wearable Camera Wobble Identifies Filmmaker

Just because your face isn’t seen on camera doesn’t mean you are anonymous.

ONVIF Recognizes VidSys with 2014 ONVIF Award

Software engineer Steve Dillingham recognized as security industry leader who is shaping the adoption of open standards.

Nortek Security and Control Group Charts Strategic Course for Smart Home Leadership

Building on its success in the installed smart home space with the Linear and 2GIG brands, Nortek prepares the GoControl brand for entrance into the DIY smart home category.

Eid Passport Awarded One-year Contract Extension as FBI-approved Channeler

Among a few companies authorized to process FBI fingerprint-based criminal history checks for non-criminal justice purposes.

Three Divisions Approach K12 Lockdown Needs

Mechanical and electronic locking plus enterprise access control ensure solutions address all budgets and applications.

Hikvision Introduces HD-TVI Technology with Turbo HD Product Line

Allows users to send uncompressed, high-resolution video over coaxial cable.

Police Raid Sydney Café

Police Raid Sydney Café

Police forces shot and killed a hostage-taker early Tuesday



Moxa Raises the Bar for Rugged IP Camera Design

Full HD 1080p camera designed for mission-critical surveillance.

Southco Expands Electronic Rotary Latching Line

R4-EM 8 Series combines the efficient, robust performance of a rotary latch mechanism with simplified DC motor actuation.

Advantech, Inc. Recognized as Top Performing Security Integrator

Named “Integrator of the Year” for fourth time at Honeywell Forum.

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

What

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.

Royal Security for Prince William and Princess Kate

Royal Security for Prince William and Princess Kate

Rampant protestors in the streets of New York indicate need for extra security for the Royal Couple...just in case.

Featured

  • Mall of America Deploys AI-Powered Analytics to Enhance Parking Intelligence

    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages. Read Now

    • Industry Events
  • Industry Embraces Mobile Access, Biometrics and AI

    A combination of evolving workplace dynamics, technology innovation and new user expectations is changing how people enter and interact with physical spaces. Access control is at the heart of these changes. Combined with biometrics and AI, mobile access control has become increasingly crucial for deploying entry solutions that are seamless, secure and adaptive to user needs. Read Now

  • Sustainable Video Solution Delivered for Landmark City of London Office Development

    An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives. Read Now

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    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. Read Now

New Products

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    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.