UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp., has completed its purchase of Rentokil Initial's Electronic Security business unit in France, Initial Securite Holdings SAS, also known as Initial Delta.
One of the fastest growing segments of the power sector, wind generation capacity is expected to more than double between 2006 and 2011 worldwide.
When Javier Rodriguez Molina visited the Atocha Train Station Memorial in Madrid last summer, the Barcelona native felt a great sadness for the victims of the March 2004 Madrid train bombings. But he also felt some hope that his advanced emergency technology work at University of California, San Diego can someday save lives in similar disasters.
BIO-key International Inc. recently announced a new-customer contract award from the City of Dubuque (Iowa) Fire Department for MobileRescue, BIO-key's wireless messaging and data exchange solution for fire and emergency response.
After analyzing claims data for 2004, 2005, 2006 and the first nine months of 2007, State Farm has discovered an upward trend in homeowner theft. State Farm expects to handle more than 92,000 claims that involve a break-in and burglary.
Bosch Security Systems Inc., a full-line manufacturer of security solutions, recently announced the BMW Group, one of the world’s foremost carmakers, has installed more than 500 Bosch smoke detectors in its headquarters building in Munich.
A balanced approach to fire protection that includes the installation of both fire detection and suppression systems will save lives according to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA).
Sometimes life-saving technologies seem beyond the reach of the average person. If you put residential fire sprinklers in that category, think again.
Released recently during Fire Safety Month, a new Home Safety Council survey finds the majority of adults rank fires and burns as their leading home safety concern, yet many neglect to take basic safety steps to prepare for and prevent home fire emergencies.
The nation's Readiness Quotient -- a barometer of the public's preparedness for a disaster -- inched up nearly a point from 15 months ago.
Those in the security industry know that protection doesn't just stop with police officers and first responders.
- By Karina Sanchez
- Oct 02, 2007
When Paul Baratta signed on as director of public safety for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, he set out to bring a greater sense of security to staff and patients alike. Previously, the hospital had two distinct security systems that did not communicate. There was no way to secure sensitive areas while still allowing people to visit patients and conduct other hospital business.
- By Peter Boriskin
- Oct 02, 2007
The International Association of Chiefs of Police recently called on Congress and state and local governments to support strong and effective gun violence prevention policies.
In security, awareness of a problem is often half the battle.
- By Megan Weadock
- Sep 25, 2007
The IACP report calls on local, state and federal lawmakers to enact recommendations to reduce gun violence and violent crime.
Testifire -- a multi-stimulus detector tester for smoke, heat and CO detectors was presented during ISC East.
Only 11 percent of parents surveyed by Kelton Research believe that a home fire is more likely to occur than a baby falling or being poisoned.
The Home Safety Council released findings from a new survey which assesses how ready families are when it comes to emergency situations.
The U.S. Fire Administration has issued a special report that explores the causes and characteristics of school fires.
In partnership with FEMA, Sandia National Laboratories is designing and deploying a pilot alert and warning system to ensure effective communications during an emergency.