Intrusion Detection

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Homeowner's Alarm System Fails the Day After Being Installed

May 22, 2012

A Berkeley, Mo., man's home was broken into a day after he had an alarm system installed. The installing alarm company said it is an industry standard that police will not be notified if the system goes off in the first 24 to 72 hours.

Public/Private Partnership Formed to Promote Video Intrusion Alarms

May 3, 2012

A group of property crime stakeholders from public and private sectors have formed an affiliation to encourage the use of, and promote priority response for, video intrusion alarms.

DSC PowerSeries Touchscreen Keypads

March 12, 2012

Concord, Ontario, Canada-based DSC, a Tyco Security Products company, releases its PowerSeries touchscreen keypad for PowerSeries control panels.

Intrusion Detection Can Work Magic

March 9, 2012

There is certainly more science than hocus pocus involved in maximizing the accuracy and value of an intrusion alarm system. However, a high level of skill is required for a successful technician or magician, and proper use of sensors and installation methods can produce results no less amazing.

Smart Thermal Cameras Help Solve Airport Perimeter Security Challenges

March 6, 2012

A recent report by ABC World News with Diane Sawyer covered airport perimeter security issues. The story highlighted that 1,300 perimeter intrusions have occurred at U.S. airports since Sept. 11, 2001 and how airports are deploying technology to combat the potential for security breaches.

STI 4-Channel Voice Receiver

February 22, 2012

The 4-Channel Voice Receiver (STI-V34104) by Waterford, Mich.-based Safety Technology Int'l (STI) monitors up to four different STI devices at a single location.

Interlogix Simon XTi Wireless Security System

February 20, 2012

Interlogix of Bradenton, Fla., releases the Simon XTi wireless security system, which offers 40 zones of burglary and fire protection.

Honeywell Tuxedo Touch Controller

January 24, 2012

Honeywell of Melville, N.Y., releases the Tuxedo Touch, a touchscreen controller that combines security and lifestyle technology by allowing home and business owners to centrally control both security and automation functions such as temperature, lighting and more.

Huntsville (Ala.) Sees 24% Spike in Burglaries

November 15, 2011

Huntsville Police reported that there were 518 burglaries at homes and businesses during September and October, compared to last year's 415 burglaries during the same months of this year.

STI Wireless Driveway Monitor

November 14, 2011

The wireless driveway monitor by Waterford, Mich.-based Safety Technology Int'l (STI) detects when a vehicle enters or leaves a protected driveway.

Honeywell VeriLock Sensor Technology

November 12, 2011

Honeywell of Melville, N.Y., unveils the VeriLock sensor technology, which embeds in Honeywell's 5800 Series of wireless sensors inside the locking mechanisms of a select group of windows and patio doors manufactured by Eagle Window & Door Manufacturing Inc.

Visonic PowerMaster-30 Wireless Alarm System

November 11, 2011

Visonic Ltd. of Bloomfield, Conn., releases the PowerMaster-30, a wireless alarm system for large residential homes and mid-size businesses.

Burglaries on the Rise in Florida Neighborhood

November 8, 2011

In the last few months, more than 30 burglaries and attempted burglaries have taken place in Boynton Beach, Fla., causing residents to be on edge.

Visonic RealAlarm Home Security System

October 31, 2011

The RealAlarm home security solution by Visonic of Bloomfield, Conn., uses PowerG RF technology.

Home Burglaries Increase in Las Vegas

September 23, 2011

Despite Las Vegas' drop in violent crime, police are seeing an increase in home burglaries.

New Orleans Homeowners Seek More Security Following String of Home Invasions

September 22, 2011

In addition to purchasing intrusion alarms, New Orleans homeowners are purchasing firearms and taking self defense classes to protect themselves.

Tyco Agrees to Pay $100M for Visonic

September 15, 2011

Tyco Int'l Ltd. has reached an agreement to acquire Visonic Ltd., for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition will boost the wireless product and technology portfolio and market presence of the Tyco Security Products business in the intrusion security market.

Audio Intrusion Detection Thwarts Pawnshop Burglars’ Rooftop Break-In

July 20, 2011

Police arrested three men for breaking into a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based pawnshop with the help of an audio alarm system.

Rallying to the Defense of the Reed Switch

June 30, 2011

Magnetic reed contacts are not only the first line of defense in an alarm application, but also the least expensive and most reliable product for a building's perimeter. Recently another technology that uses a metal can and a little ball was featured in SSI's March issue ("A Breakthrough in Alarm Switches"). The article discussed the advantages of a particular sensor device while tearing into present reed-switch based technology.

Bosch TriTech Long Range Motion Detector

June 27, 2011

The TriTech long range motion detector by Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, N.Y., combines passive infrared (PIR) with adjustable microwave sensing technologies.

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