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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.

UMass

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.

Hacker Reveals Personal Information of Miami Cops, Judges

Hacker Reveals Personal Information of Miami Cops, Judges

A hacker has created an online database that anyone can search in order to receive the names, birth dates and home addresses of Miami municipal workers.

Dell Survey Reveals Lack of Security Knowledge Limits Businesses

Dell Survey Reveals Lack of Security Knowledge Limits Businesses

Dell commissioned a survey to obtain a comprehensive look at how decision makers in the mid-market – as well as the C-Suite – view data security trends.

TSA Prepares for Millions of Spring Break Travelers

TSA Prepares for Millions of Spring Break Travelers

The number of travelers is going up and the number of TSA screeners is going down, resulting in long lines at security check points.

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  • Allegion, Comfort Technologies Implement Mobile Credentials at the Artisan Apartment Homes in Florida

    Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Read Now

  • Mall of America Deploys AI-Powered Analytics to Enhance Parking Intelligence

    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages. Read Now

    • Industry Events
  • Industry Embraces Mobile Access, Biometrics and AI

    A combination of evolving workplace dynamics, technology innovation and new user expectations is changing how people enter and interact with physical spaces. Access control is at the heart of these changes. Combined with biometrics and AI, mobile access control has become increasingly crucial for deploying entry solutions that are seamless, secure and adaptive to user needs. Read Now

  • Sustainable Video Solution Delivered for Landmark City of London Office Development

    An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives. Read Now

New Products

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.