Many of us have gone on a cruise vacation or know of a close friend or relative who has done so. Cruising is a popular vacation option enjoyed by families and individuals throughout the world.
- By Eric Olson
- Oct 01, 2017
According to a number of studies, hospital crime and violence have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years. The wide variety of security threats that healthcare facilities face include theft by employees or visitors, violence or threats from visitors or patients, and other crimes of opportunity.
- By Jennifer Hackenburg
- Oct 01, 2017
As a security professional, how many times have you had to explain why a PTZ camera should always be paired with at least one fixed camera to provide constant “back-up” coverage of everywhere the PTZ is not looking?
- By Bret McGowan
- Sep 01, 2017
Richard Rawlings is the kind of guy that keeps track of everything in his shop, and when his Gas Monkey Garage started booming, an up-to-date security system was critical.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 01, 2017
Virtual fence of fixed camera technology serves as a force multiplier for law enforcement agencies
Multi-sensor cameras are the hot trend in today’s surveillance market with growth rates surpassing conventional camera form factors.
- By Kevin Saldanha
- Aug 17, 2017
If someone told you that a particular system or product fails to work properly 98% of the time, chances are you would call that system or product an abject failure.
- By Jorge Perdomo
- Aug 14, 2017
Let me let you in on a troubling, not-so-little secret: violence in the workplace is continuing to escalate in medical facilities, despite the fact that national assault rates have been dropping in recent years.
- By Paul Baratta
- Aug 01, 2017
No matter where any given city places a video surveillance camera, there are privacy concerns. There is, however, another side to the story.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Aug 01, 2017
Video is a natural choice for security because as humans, we use our eyes more than any of our other senses.
Securing airports, seaports, railways, bridges and tunnels is no easy task. One technology that transportation agencies are increasingly relying on to secure these environments is thermal imaging.
- By Dwight Dumpert
- Jul 01, 2017
More than 750,000 people pass through Grand Central Terminal every day. In addition to operating 24/7, and being one of the most visited tourist attractions in the United States, the terminal is a historic landmark with much of its structure more than 150 years old. These factors presented challenges for the installation of a new video monitoring and services network.
- By Courtney Pedersen
- Jul 01, 2017
Network thermal cameras were first introduced to the security market in 2010 filling a critical detection gap in network video systems.
- By Anthony Incorvati
- Jul 01, 2017
What to look for and how it affects your organization.
Today, advanced PSIM solutions with software architecture flexible enough to adapt to complex commercial organizations are being successfully deployed.
- By Simon Morgan
- Jun 20, 2017
Accepted throughout the security industry as the best 24-hour visual surveillance option on the market, thermal imaging cameras are an integral component in effectively securing borders, airports, seaports, critical infrastructure, and more.
- By Dwight Dumpert
- Jun 19, 2017
The Center for Puppetry Arts commissioned Atlanta’s Operational Security Systems (OSS) to provide security including access control for both phases of the construction project. The challenge included many key components.
Many industries have successfully implemented video surveillance and management systems in their manufacturing facilities as a way to reduce the risk of theft or vandalism.
- By Brent Dirks
- Jun 01, 2017
The IT approach to layered security for systems, infrastructure and data is increasingly impacting the security department, and with good reason.
- By Jeff Whitney
- May 01, 2017
While these unmanned aircrafts are mostly used professionally and recreationally to add depth and intrigue to films and videos, security teams need to be aware of the threats they could pose on those below.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 01, 2017