September 2013
- CORRECTIONAL SECURITY - Behind the Bars
- SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS - A Retrofit Solution
- BORDER SECURITY - Beefing Up Border Security
- CASINO SECURITY - A Key for Casinos
Features
The rise of a surveillance technology start-up
By Ralph C. Jensen
While many young adults in their 20s are still figuring out what they are going to do with their life, Thomas Carnevale was in the developmental stages of security innovations for his own company.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice investing big in IP video
By Jessica L. Clark
In today’s economy, it can be difficult for correctional facilities to obtain the funding needed to upgrade their security technologies.
Credit union transitions to all IP video surveillance solution
By Ali Mahmoud
Staying on top of a rapidly evolving technology, such as video surveillance, can be challenging.
Maintaining tight control to minimize loss
By Fernando Pires
With so much money flowing throughout casinos, these establishments are a highly-regulated world within themselves when it comes to security.
Increasing demands call for immediate sense of security
By Mike McCoy
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, during the 2009-10 school year alone, 85 percent of public schools in the United States reported that one or more incidents had taken place on campus, amounting to an estimated 1.9 million crimes.
Relationships that benefit the integrator
By Kim Rahfaldt
An integrator builds his business by developing relationships, executing installations and providing above-and-beyond customer service.
The benefits of centralizing and standardizing security systems fall to the bottom line
By Renae Leary
Whether it’s the bank that started with one location or a technology company that started in the founder’s proverbial garage, every global company began small.
Tradeshow is a prestigious event for security professionals
By Judy Jones
McCormick Place, located minutes from downtown Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan, is the venue for the 59th annual ASIS tradeshow.
Vietnam traveling wall is consoling and inspirational
By Skip Haight
Seen by millions since its dedication in 1982, the American Vietnam Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVVT) Wall is a scaled-down replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., but with a specific mission: “Create a forum for communities to come together to Honor, Respect and Remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country and to educate all to the Cost of Freedom.”
Choosing the proper video management system is a thoughtful choice
By Mary Wilbur
Tips on selling advanced surveillance solutions to protect U.S. frontiers
By John Merlino
To build a persuasive case for contemporary technology, however, you first need to understand the current state of border protection in the United States and the government’s roadmap to the future.
Departments
Hospital improves communications as part of security plan
By Samuel Shanes
Hospitals are centers of healing and wellness that serve as a destination for those who have suffered injury or violence, causing people to possibly take safety and security for granted.
By Ralph C. Jensen
Child trafficking is a dirty business. I think we all know it happens but we don’t give it a second thought, unless it happens in your family.