Residential Security


2 Security Officers Shot, 1 Dead in Maryland Overnight

2 Security Officers Shot 1 Dead in Maryland Overnight

The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. in Capitol Heights, Md.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 17, 2015

Icontrol Networks Awarded Additional Patents Related to Smart Home Video Systems

Patents reflect leadership in connected home video monitoring and management.

  • Jul 16, 2015
Security Guard Shot to Death in Houston Parking Lot

Security Guard Shot to Death in Houston Parking Lot

The security guard worked at the apartment complex adjacent to the lot.

  • By Matt Hansen
  • Jul 16, 2015

Monitronics Forges Partnership with NASCAR Race Team

Helps Leavine Family Racing resume operations after shop fire.

  • Jul 15, 2015

Apollo Affiliated Funds Enter Security Monitoring

Simultaneous acquisitions of Protection 1 and ASG Security.

  • Jul 01, 2015
Nest Joins Home Security with Nest Cam

Nest Joins Home Security with Nest Cam

Home security and monitoring device features three stand options.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 25, 2015

BeON Home Showcases Preventative Security Solution for Dealers at ESX 2015

Intelligent LED bulbs learn and replicate lighting behaviors to create illusion of home occupancy.

  • Jun 18, 2015

Z-Wave Sees Further Acceleration

Alliance membership passes 325 companies with over 1350 certified products and 40 million units in the market.

  • Jun 18, 2015


DSC Touch 'All-in-One' System Features Built-in Camera and Android Technology

7-inch touchscreen for a smart, connected home.

  • Jun 05, 2015

Z-Wave Labs Announces BeON Home as First Winner of Competition

The use of intelligent LED bulbs that learn and replicate lighting behaviors adds new approach to home security and safety.

  • Jun 04, 2015
Security Video Shows Bikers Fleeing Gunfire and Guiding Others to Safety

Security Video Shows Bikers Fleeing Gunfire and Guiding Others to Safety

The video captured the events of the Waco biker violence.

  • By Matt Holden
  • May 21, 2015

Uplink Introduces New Service for 2GIG Security and Automation System

New offering introduces innovative solutions for security and home automation.

  • May 19, 2015
Biker Gang

Police Claim Twin Peaks Wouldn't Help with Security

The restaurant chain refutes claims that it wouldn’t help police increase security in the aftermath of a biker gang shooting.

  • May 18, 2015
Security Camera Captures Home Invasion

Security Camera Captures Home Invasion

A woman was held hostage as three criminals stole her belongings.

  • By Matt Holden
  • May 14, 2015
DOJ to Give 50 Police Departments Grants for Body Cameras

DOJ to Give 50 Police Departments Grants for Body Cameras

Loretta Lynch has announced a new body camera pilot program.

  • By Matt Holden
  • May 01, 2015
Police Say Dash Cams Don’t Show S.C. Shooting

Police Say Dash Cams Don't Show S.C. Shooting

According to authorities, the shooting of an unarmed black man was not capture by the dashboard camera.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Apr 09, 2015

FIBARO Sends Z-Wave Smart Home Control to Top of the World

Veteran climber will brave Mt. Everest to turn on lights, operate locks, and open garage doors to prove the reliability of devices from anywhere.

  • Apr 07, 2015

Monitronics Honored with Fifth Frost & Sullivan Award

For best practices in growth, innovation and leadership in the home security industry.

  • Mar 19, 2015

Monitronics Wins Four 2015 Bronze Stevie Awards

Represents the world's top honors for customer service, contact centers, business development and sales professionals.

  • Mar 18, 2015

Honeywell Launches Entry-level PIR

False alarm-reducing sensor combines value with high performance for residential installations.

  • Mar 02, 2015

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    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

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    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

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    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • 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.