Intrusion Detection

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Convicted Burglars Admit Alarm Systems Are Deterrents

May 14, 2013

A new survey funded by the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) reveals that burglars are often deterred from specific targets that have alarm systems installed.

Poll: What Products Do You Sell to Reach Intrusion Prospects?

May 13, 2013

Take SSI’s May Web poll! Which solution presents the leading opportunity to upsell intrusion prospects as well as existing customers?

PSIA Releases Access Control, Intrusion Detection Profiles

March 20, 2013

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has released two new profiles — one for access control and the other for intrusion detection — as well as a tool for testing whether products conform to the profiles.

Insurer Sues TycoIS for Compromised Security System

March 14, 2013

An insurer for Eli Lilly & Co. filed a lawsuit against Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS) in a Connecticut federal court Monday, claiming that a faulty security system led to the 2010 theft of roughly $80 million in pharmaceuticals from Lilly’s distribution facility in Connecticut.

Retail Store Staff Ignores Intrusion Alarm, Gets Robbed

January 25, 2013

Here is another example of why it’s important to train customers on handling intrusion alarms.

Alarm System Alert Users With WiFi Camera, iPhone App

January 8, 2013

The iSmartAlarm home security alarm uses a WiFi camera that sends alerts to a corresponding iPhone app. If the camer detects someone in the home, it will send the phone an alert in the form of a text, E-mail or phone call, rather than using a shrill alarm to scare off burglars.

SSI’s Most Read Intrusion News Items for 2012

December 27, 2012

What big developments transpired in the intrusion detection market in 2012? Take a look at SSI's Top 10 most read intrusion news items to find out!

Alarm Response Spoils Jewelry Store Intruder’s Holiday Plans

December 6, 2012

A jewelry store owner here is crediting Peak Alarm Co.’s alarm response service for stopping an intruder from swiping valuable assets from his shop Sunday.

Why Your Customers Need Glass Break Detectors

November 29, 2012

After a rash of break-ins around two gated neighborhoods in Westlake, Texas, police are urging homeowners to update their security systems to include glass breakage and motion detection.

Caught on CCTV: Would-Be Burglars Scope Out San Antonio Home

November 27, 2012

Two possible burglars scoped out a San Antonio home despite clearly posted signs, security cameras and a large security gate. One of the suspects drew a gun out on the householder after she confronted him about staking out her home.

Alarming Security Procedures Allow Walgreen’s Burglar to Walk

November 21, 2012

How important is it to train customers to effectively handle an intrusion alarm system? An intrusion alarm incident at a Walgreens in Wauwatosa, Wis., offers a few reasons why alarm companies should regularly schedule follow-up meetings with clients to make sure they know what to do in the event of a break-in.