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Additional Security Needed on St. Patrick’s Day

Additional Security Needed on St. Patrick’s Day

A private security firm is hired to control the influx into an Irish bar on St. Patrick’s Day.

Get Ahead of the Game by Combating Cyber Criminals

Get Ahead of the Game by Combating Cyber Criminals

Hackers have adopted a number of attack methods, which include combinations of social engineering attacks, malicious mobile applications, phishing scams, and ransomware, to name a few.

New Video Highlights Morse Watchmans' Key Control and Asset Management Solutions

Morse Watchmans’ newest video titled “Think Inside the Box” tells the story of the company’s strong technology leadership and the innovative features.



Campus Security Report Shows Decline in Crime

Campus Security Report Shows Decline in Crime

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual “Crime on Campus” report and the statistics might surprise you.

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UMass to Review Campus Security after Firearms Incidents

Three separate incidents have been reported in the last five months.

Six Ways Banks Are Fighting Fraud with Video-Based Business Intelligence

Six Ways Banks Are Fighting Fraud with Video Based Business Intelligence

Here’s six ways that banks and credit unions are using intelligent video surveillance systems to improve fraud defenses.

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Are Seflies Replacing Passwords?

MasterCard has already announced they are looking to implement the new technology, but now so is Amazon.

Arkansas Jail Implements Video Visits

Arkansas Jail Implements Video Visits

In order to cut down on the security risks and officer manpower involved during visitation hours, Faulkner County Jail will allow inmates to visit with friends and relatives by video.

Jim Cisneros Joins AMAG Technology as Vice President of Technical Services

Cisneros will oversee the Technical Services team globally.

John Oliver Cracks the Encryption Argument

John Oliver Cracks the Encryption Argument

TV show host, John Oliver, used his platform on Last Week Tonight to help others understand the Apple vs. FBI debate.

NYC Study to Examine How Outdoor Lighting Reduces Crime

"We need to use every tool at our disposal to ensure that every New Yorker is safe. By partnering with residents from these 40 developments on this rigorously evaluated study, the city will be able to understand precisely how different lighting strategies can reduce crime and create safer public spaces," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Reality Show Helps Fight Corruption in County Jail

Reality Show Helps Fight Corruption in County Jail

Seven innocent participants will enter Clark County Jail undercover in order to help jail administration understand what really goes on in the facility.

Ford Upgrades Police Cars to Include Bulletproof Doors

Ford Upgrades Police Cars to Include Bulletproof Doors

Ford gives police cars a much needed upgrade, creating doors that cannot be penetrated by bullets.

Extra Security for Trump Rally

Extra Security for Trump Rally

Security is on the rise as Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, is bringing his campaign to Chicago March 11.

Texas’ Capital Increases Security in Time for SXSW

Texas' Capital Increases Security in Time for SXSW

South by Southwest is seeing added security measures this year, particularly because this year P.O.T.U.S. will be making an appearance.

5 Dead in Pennsylvania Backyard Shooting

5 Dead in Pennsylvania Backyard Shooting

A backyard party took a turn when two shooters allegedly open fired, killing five and wounding three others.

Dave Lyons Joins NAPCO as VP of Sales for Intrusion, Connected Home & Fire Division

Lyons will report to Jorge Hevia, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing.

Drones to be Banned at U.S. Open

Drones to be Banned at U.S. Open

Homeland Security officials want to prohibit the use of drones at the U.S. Open in an effort to prevent possible terrorist attacks.

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