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Will Electronics to Host Citywide Surveillance Expo

May 16, 2013

In response to last month’s Boston Marathon bombings, Will Electronics will host the Citywide Surveillance Expo to discuss the role public surveillance plays in identifying and apprehending perpetrators.

Schneider Electric to Launch Xperience Efficiency Series in June

May 13, 2013

In an effort to collaborate and share knowledge with customers, partners and governments on how to solve energy and sustainability challenges, Schneider Electric will launch the Xperience Efficiency series next month.

How to Conduct an Emergency Notification Risk Analysis

May 10, 2013

In this video, Jack Poole, who is the principal for Poole Fire Protection, discusses the risk analysis required so that campuses install the appropriate mass notification system. Poole's presentation was at the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety on May 6 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Local Integrator Donates $20K Security Camera for Indy 500

May 9, 2013

In an effort to help increase security for the Indianapolis 500 and the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, the owners of Koorsen Fire & Security (KFS) and Koorsen Security Technologies (KST) have donated a $20,000 mobile security camera system to the city of Indianapolis.

Pa. City to Beef Up Security With 10 Wireless Cameras

May 9, 2013

With the goal to deter crime in certain areas, as well as capture video of criminal activity, the Dauphin County Crimes Task Force will install 10 wireless cameras throughout this city.

A Look at Thermal Imaging

May 8, 2013

A high-end thermal imaging system such as FLIR's Star SAFIRE HD offers law enforcement officers a powerful search tool for detecting heat-emitting objects across large search areas. The system offers a high-definition infrared camera mounted to an airborne unit that produces both EO (electro-optic) color and IR (infrared) white-hot images. Photos courtesy of FLIR Systems.

Using Reason to Realize More Residential Fire Revenues

May 1, 2013

While the majority of homes have smoke detectors, most are standalone devices and only 15% have working carbon monoxide detectors. Thus there’s a huge untapped market for greater levels of homeowner protection and greater fire contractor profits. Learn how to make the compelling case for monitored system-connected fire/life-safety solutions.

System Upgrade Sets Course for University’s Fire Protection

May 1, 2013

After a fire marshal placed the sports arena at Northwestern State University of Louisiana under fire watch, administrators took quick action to resolve the issue. A local fire systems provider came up with a temporary fix prior to renovating the facility with an advanced fire alarm and emergency communications system.

Talk-A-Phone Blue Light Tower

April 29, 2013

Talk-A-Phone of Niles, Ill., has enhanced its blue light towers with an integrated, high-efficiency LED area lighting solution.

HAI by Leviton, Yale Real Living Integrated Systems

April 29, 2013

With the integration of Yale Real Living ZigBee and Z-Wave wireless door locks into an HAI by Leviton system, homeowners can monitor the status of locks and also lock or unlock doors remotely, without having to make copies of their keys, according to the companies.

FLIR's Thermal Imaging Technology Helped FBI Monitor Boston Bombing Suspect

April 25, 2013

Authorities used thermal imagery from a police helicopter to monitor the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect while he hid under a boat tarp for more than an hour.

Inside Albuquerque's Real-Time Crime Center

April 25, 2013

The Albuquerque Police Department's new Real-Time Crime Center features a bank of 16 television screens, including a 90-inch monitor, and eight work stations.

APCO Launches Site to Drive Public Safety App Development

April 25, 2013

With the goal of promoting collaboration between emergency response organizations and the general public, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) has launched a new Web site for public safety applications.

Deploying EMV Issuance Solutions With Enhanced Security and Efficiency

April 23, 2013

The payments industry is undergoing a rapid worldwide transition to Europay Mastercard Visa (EMV) chip card technology, the global standard for credit and debit payment cards. Integrators helping their customers deploy this technology will need to follow a number of critical best practices for issuing contact and/or contactless EMV cards with the highest possible security assurances, while also enabling instant issuance capabilities at thousands of branch offices and other locations.

Newtown (Conn.) Police Chief to Speak at ESX

April 23, 2013

Newtown (Conn.) Police Chief Michael Kehoe, who served as a first responder during the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, will speak about the vital partnership between public safety and private security at the 2013 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) Industry IceBreaker Luncheon.

Vector Security Awards $18.5K in Loss Prevention Scholarships

April 23, 2013

Vector Security has awarded a total of $18,500 in scholarships to 20 individuals as part of its Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarship program.

Bombing Suspects Attended Boston Colleges

April 19, 2013

Police say two brothers accused of bombing the Boston Marathon on Monday attended Boston-area colleges. They were born in the Russian region near Chechnya, but have attended U.S. schools.

Bustling ISC West Show Floor Creates Lots of Buzz, Positive Energy Among Attendees

April 19, 2013

With 180 new exhibitors and more than 1,000 brands on the show floor, this year’s ISC West trade show experienced a 40% increase compared to last year, according to Reed Exhibitions.

One Boston Bomber Dead, Second Suspect on Run

April 19, 2013

A massive law enforcement manhunt is under way in the suburbs of Boston for a man identified as one of the Boston Marathon bombers.

FBI Releases Suveillance Photos of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects

April 18, 2013

Here are photos of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing case. The FBI has set-up 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), prompt #3, for anyone who has information, visual images, and/or details regarding the explosions along the Boston Marathon route and elsewhere. No piece of information or detail is too small. Click here to watch the video.