Berk-Tek announces organizational changes in the commercial division of their company.
During the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC), Charlotte, N.C. was in charge of ensuring the safety of its residents and visitors.
Security-Net is pleased to announce several new hires and promotions from within its 19 North American member companies.
The new bike sharing program depends on KeyWatcher to log transactions and track keys.
HID Global today announced it has acquired Codebench. The acquisition brings together two highly complementary offerings in validation software and solutions for government credentials, and will enable HID Global to offer complete, field-tested solutions that speed and simplify deployment for its federal agency and contractor customers.
Ameristar Fence Products has announced that it recently acquired prefab booth manufacturer, Parking Booth Company Inc., of Sun Valley, CA.
The Women’s Security Council has announced that nominations are now open for their second annual WSC Women of the Year Awards, which honors the top female professionals in the security industry in a variety of categories.
Whitt Hayes has been named as sales and technical support engineer for SALTO Systems.
American Science and Engineering, Inc. has received an order from a government agency in Asia to scan air cargo using their Sentry Portal Cargo Inspection System.
The new D16DS DVR, which provides a thirty percent increase in “full D1” resolution for analog cameras, is now available from Speco Technologies.
Springfield-Branson National Airport, located in Springfield, Mo., which has a population of 400,000, recently underwent a large expansion project.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- Jan 01, 2013
Airline and airport workers require access to sensitive and restricted areas every day. Ensuring that only authorized staff has access to restricted areas is an important aspect of airport security, and one that requires the same high level of attention as passenger security threats.
Good networking and a professional pedigree are significant advantages in any professional endeavor, but in the security world, qualifications mean just about everything. And, it doesn’t hurt to have a love for the business either.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 01, 2013
According to the Department of Homeland Security, more than 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year, and more than 700 million pieces of baggage are screened for explosives and other dangerous items.
- By Debjit Das
- Jan 01, 2013
We often talk about security in terms of commercial and industrial ventures, but the military also speaks of security, and their message varies little from what we hear at tradeshows. In fact, the military is quite interested in private industry partnering where there is value and productivity is placed on many communities in our nation.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 01, 2013
When Brown County, Wis., decided to install a centralized surveillance solution throughout its government facilities, Milestone XProtect Corporate video management software was deployed over the existing private communications fiber network to increase safety for its departments.
- By Courtney Pedersen
- Jan 01, 2013
The numbers speak for themselves. Reducing employee theft within your organization is one of the quickest ways to grow your bottom line. On average, employees steal an average of $1,944 per incident—more than eight times higher than shoplifters.
- By Michael Irvin
- Jan 01, 2013
Over the past two decades, increasing crime and violence in American schools have highlighted the critical need for safer, more secure campuses.
- By Vance Kozik
- Jan 01, 2013