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Legislators Seek Funding for Security Measures at Houses of Worship

After several deadly attacks on houses of worship, legislators are stepping up to find funding to install necessary security solutions.

By Sydny Shepard
May 30, 2019

Registration Open for Second Annual Cloud Access Summit

May 29, 2019

Pelco Has New Ownership

By Ralph C. Jensen
May 29, 2019

Beale Street Security Questioned Following Rowdy Weekend

Dangerously large crowds at Memphis' famous Beale Street led to road closures and arrests over the weekend.

By Sydny Shepard
May 29, 2019

1 Hurt in Shooting on Arkansas Children’s Hospital Campus

One person was shot in the leg Monday morning in what authorities described as a random shooting on the campus of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

By Jessica Davis
May 29, 2019

885 Million Mortgage Documents Exposed Thanks to Website Vulnerability

First American Financial Corporation was made aware of a flaw that exposed their client's mortgage documents.

By Sydny Shepard
May 29, 2019

Swann Outsmarts Crime With the Release of Wi-Fi Floodlight Security System

The new system can spot and prevent crime and protects what matters most with 2500-lumen motion lighting, video, siren, two-way talk and timely mobile alerts.

May 28, 2019

North Carolina Police Notice Decrease in Crime Following Installation of Surveillance Cameras

Greenville, N.C. police see a 20 percent decrease in crime thanks to previously installed surveillance cameras.

By Sydny Shepard
May 28, 2019

Contruction on Taller White House Fence to Begin this Summer

Construction on Taller White House Fence to Begin this Summer

The fence around the White House will grow by five feet this summer.

By Sydny Shepard
May 28, 2019

Utah Considering Hidden Security Measures for Sundance Film Festival

A new technology that can covertly detect weapons is being considered by Utah officials to secure large events and public spaces.

By Sydny Shepard
May 24, 2019

City Recovers Slowly Following Ransomeware Attack

Baltimore has been inching closer to restoring computer systems after a ransomeware attack on May 7.

By Sydny Shepard
May 24, 2019

Aeroturn Turnstiles Selected by Significant Homeland Security Complex

May 23, 2019

Eight Percent of Baltimore's Surveillance Cameras Don't Work

Fifty-nine surveillance cameras in Baltimore's network of 744 cameras don't function correctly, according to police.

By Sydny Shepard
May 23, 2019

Increasing Lines at TSA Checkpoints Create Security Risks for Airports

TSA screener shortage exposes travelers to security risks

By Sydny Shepard
May 23, 2019

Vintra Integrates with Genetec to Enable AI-Powered Video Analytics within Security Center Platform

May 22, 2019

Six Top Information Security Risks to Be Aware of in 2019

While companies and individuals embrace innovation, cybercriminals make use of the new backdoors to improve the scope of their hacking.

May 22, 2019

Secure Your Engines

The Milestone open platform VMS supports the widest choice in network devices, including support for more than 6,000 digital cameras, encoders and DVRs from more than 150 different manufacturers.

By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
May 22, 2019

Eiffel Tower Closed, Evacuated after Man Spotted Climbing

Officials closed the Eiffel Tower Monday afternoon and began evacuating visitors after a man was spotted climbing the tower.

By Jessica Davis
May 21, 2019

DSI Security Officers Prevented Mass Shooting, Shielded Fellow Officer Amid Gunfire
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Genetec, SaferWatch Bring Real-Time Vehicle Intelligence to Public Safety Agencies
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ZBeta Strengthens Its Advisory Bench with New Appointment
05/05/2025
Security Trends Reshaping Enterprise Resilience Into 2027
05/05/2025
Amerant Bank Selects Omnilert AI Technology for Enhanced Video Surveillance Security
05/02/2025
Minnesota County Is Still Reaping Huge Benefits from ASAP Service
05/01/2025
Winsted Unveils Pinnacle Collection with Sliding Worksurface
04/30/2025
Everon Awarded Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract
04/30/2025

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