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Chilling Threat Received by New York Air Controllers

Numerous New York air traffic controllers received and heard a chilling threat on Monday with this message, "We are flying a plane into the Capitol on Wednesday. Soleimani will be avenged.” CBS News was able to obtain a copy of the message.

Boon Edam’s New AIA Continuing Education Course Emphasizes Entrance Security

New presentation approved by the American Institute for Architects teaches architects the role of security entrances in physical security planning

Genetec Celebrates Opening of its 16th Global Office

New Austrian office supports expanding R&D, regional sales, and support teams.

Teledyne to Acquire FLIR Systems; $8 Billion Cash-and-Stock Deal

Teledyne to Acquire FLIR Systems; $8 Billion Cash-and-Stock Deal

Electronic sensor technology maker Teledyne Technologies has agreed to buy FLIR Systems, best known for its thermal image technology and a hardware provider. The acquisition is a reported cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8 billion.

Sage Integration Recognizes Top 2020 Vendors

Sage Integration recently celebrated its top 2020 vendors providing technology, subcontracting, distribution and manufacturer representative services for the company’s Kent, Ohio office.

Allied Universal Hiring Staff for Phoenix

Allied Universal also employs a virtual interview process where applicants can complete the company’s online application from the comfort of their home through highly advanced video interviewing technology.

Nashville Bomber Relatively Unknown to Police

Nashville Bomber Relatively Unknown to Police

Anthony Warner lived a pretty squeaky clean life, until Christmas that is. For whatever reason, Warner drove an RV from his residence to downtown Nashville, played a message over a loudspeaker warning people to vacate the area then exploded the vehicle.

LRG Celebrates 20th Anniversary with $20,000 in Customer Appreciation Prizes

LRG Inc., an independent manufacturer's rep firm serving the electronic security industry, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary milestone in a big way.



New Product and Partnership Announced by Micro Key Solutions

Micro Key Solutions has announced the launch of an all-new program called MKSynergy in conjunction with an all-new partnership. Micro Key Solutions has partnered up with AvantGuard to provide alarm dealers with the ultimate “link to success.”

Surveillance Video Captures 15-year-old Texas Boy Beating Mom to Death

A 15-year-old Texas boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly beat his mother to death. police say the entire assault was caught on surveillance video inside the house

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