In a moment charged with imminent danger, two DSI Security Services officers displayed extraordinary heroism, embodying the highest ideals of the security profession during an attempted mass shooting at a poultry processing plant in Mississippi.
Genetec Inc., the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced the integration of AutoVu Cloudrunner™, its vehicle-centric investigation system (VCIS), with the SaferWatch real-time alerting and reporting platform. Initially developed for the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement, the integration brings together Cloudrunner’s vehicle search capabilities and SaferWatch’s live communication tools into a single platform, enhancing how public safety agencies and communities coordinate in real time during incidents involving vehicles of interest.
Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide.
On the evening of Oct. 29, 2024, the owner of 300 Guard based in Houston, was shot while on duty at a convenience store. He returned fire. He was wearing a plated vest and thankfully recovered in the hospital.
Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port now has precise surveillance cameras that capture high-quality nighttime images, while reducing the amount of artificial lighting that negatively impacts the surrounding ecosystem.
ZBeta, a pioneer in delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, has appointed Mike Lavway as its new Principal Consultant. With more than 15 years of expertise in enterprise security risk management, physical security technologies, and emerging solutions, Lavway will be key in advancing ZBeta’s client strategies and innovation efforts.
By 2027, many organizations will be facing a world in a state of constant upheaval. We're anticipating a lot of disruption from geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters, and from ever-rapid technological shifts that we continue to see and have grown accustomed to.
- By Steve Durbin
- May 05, 2025
The lock and key have been around since time immemorial. In fact, the locksmith profession is one of the oldest in the world when you consider the earliest wooden tumbler lock debuted three-plus millennia ago.
- By Peter Boriskin
- May 05, 2025
Omnilert has announced that Amerant Bank has chosen Omnilert’s AI technology to help bolster the security at all of its locations in Florida.
The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced today that Anoka County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has dramatically reduced the amount of time that 911 telecommunicators spend on calls generated by alarm and sensor systems as a result of implementing TMA's ASAP Service.
The first initiative as partners included a joint fundraising campaign to enhance school safety, generating $42,000 for Safe and Sound Schools programs.
This investigation is based on a complaint filed with OCR by Parents Defending Education (now "Defending Education") alleging that CPS has an academic-achievement initiative that discriminates against students, on the basis of race.
Winsted is expanding its industry-leading Pinnacle Technology Furniture collection, building on the success of the Pinnacle console. Featuring the industry's first-ever sliding worksurface, the console enables uninterrupted cable management and serviceability without disrupting operator workflow.
Everon LLC, a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the United States, has announced its award of a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract in the state and local government category.
Verizon Business recently released its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which reveals a significant increase in cyberattacks. The report found that third-party involvement in breaches has doubled to 30%, and exploitation of vulnerabilities has surged by 34%, creating a concerning threat landscape for businesses globally.
Encore Atlantic Shores is a residential complex of 240 luxurious townhomes for ages 55 and over in Eastport, New York. Completed in 2011, the site boasts an 11,800 square foot clubhouse, with amenities such as a fitness center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool spa, multi-purpose ballroom, cardroom and clubroom with billiards, tennis courts and an outdoor putting green.
Honeywell has signed a new 10-year global distribution agreement with Milestone Systems, a provider of video management systems (VMS). This agreement marks a significant expansion of a partnership that began with Honeywell’s LenelS2 brand in 2017, when Honeywell first became a distributor for Milestone in North America, growing into a global distributor role by 2020.
Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 winners in The Govies Government Security Awards. The awards honor outstanding government security products in a variety of categories.