Using a robust, web-based ID software to create credentials with high-security features for a community’s public employees
A master key that allows first responders easy and quick access to apartment complexes and commercial buildings was recently found in the possession of a burglary suspect.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 11, 2018
The rise in active shooter incidents and the escalating impact of hostile events has prompted the National Fire Protection Association to process NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events, as a provisional standard, which means it would be available for use as early as April 2018.
- By Jessica Davis
- Jan 10, 2018
The Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday to increased security measures amid heightened security threat overseas.
Dallas PD and first responders received a call about a suicide; the shooting spree that unfolded leaves many questions to be answered.
Under the latest 2016 edition requirements for Fire System Monitoring has changed drastically. The three options to keep current for fire system monitoring are two telephone lines requiring special, site specific AHJ approval; a single phone line plus another independent form of communications, or a Sole Path Fire Communicator or Equivalent.
There are seven basic code categories for electrified hardware used to control access or egress, and each has seen recent code changes.
- By Lori Greene
- Apr 01, 2016
A riot broke out in Topo Chico prison in northern Mexico the morning of February 11 resulting in the death of at least 52 inmates.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 11, 2016
Honeywell has entered into an agreement to acquire Xtralis, a global provider of smoke detection and perimeter security technologies.
Johnson Controls strikes $20 billion Tyco Acquisition, company to be based in Ireland.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 25, 2016
Wrightstyle is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of advanced steel and aluminium glazing systems, supplying fire and blast resistant systems worldwide. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, discusses our growing love affair with cities, and the new kinds of threat they face.
- By Jane Embury
- Nov 10, 2015
Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally. Lee Coates, the company’s technical director, looks at fire training in the build up to Christmas.
- By Lee Coates
- Oct 02, 2015
Company solves longstanding locking challenges while maintaining critical life safety functionality.
Additional features expand functionality and cost-effectiveness.
Facilitates FACP interface/emergency egress over the same cable.
To offer demonstrations that highlight all the products and systems necessary to equip an entire, integrated communications and security control room.
Wrightstyle’s Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at how fires can be started accidentally or stupidly.
- By Jane Embury
- Sep 10, 2015
Sci-fi-like, crime-fighting robots act as roaming security guards all across Silicon Valley.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 03, 2015
Wrightstyle Limited is a leading UK supplier of integrated steel and aluminium glazing systems and exports worldwide. Jane Embury, the company’s commercial director, looks at some notorious prison fires – and the appalling conditions in some facilities today.
- By Jane Embury
- Aug 31, 2015
Highlights unique benefits and ease of use of FocusScan and SecureScan.