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Research Firm Expects Bombings in Boston to Spur CCTV Spending

April 30, 2013
In the wake of the bombing attacks in Boston, an increase in spending for video surveillance equipment could likely drive sales to exceed the already high expectations predicted for the global market, according to IMS Research.

Security Equity Partners Starts Funding Program for Videofied Dealers

April 30, 2013
To build on the value of priority response, Security Equity Partners (SEP) has launched a new funding program specifically designed for dealers selling Videofied solutions.

Kastle Systems Enters Smart Video Market With CheckVideo Buy

April 30, 2013
Kastle Systems Int’l, a provider of managed security solutions, announced it has acquired cloud-based intelligent video surveillance manufacturer CheckVideo for an undisclosed amount.

PPVAR Adds Audio Verification to List of Services

April 25, 2013
As part of its alliance with the Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA), the Partnership for Priority Video Alarm Response (PPVAR) has formed a new committee to focus on audio verification.

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.

Security Speaking Podcast: Alarm South’s Don Childers Previews ESX Sessions

April 25, 2013
Welcome back to SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION's "Security Speaking" podcast! Listen as SSI Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine talks with Alarm South’s Don Childers about opportunities in fire alarms and interactive residential services, as well as the upcoming 2013 Electronic Security Expo (ESX).

Report: 7 People Die Each Day in Home Fires

April 25, 2013
U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 366,600 home fires from 2007-2011, according to a new report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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.

Podcast: Migrating From Analog to IP With Interlogix’s Kostas Mellos

April 24, 2013
Interlogix's Kostas Mellos discusses the difficulties some dealers have migrating from analog to IP video.

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.

ONVIF Tackles the Need for Standardization

April 19, 2013
Last week at the ISC West conference, the Open Network Video Interface Network (ONVIF) hosted a panel discussion to shed light on its latest profiles, stress the importance of industry interoperability standards, as well put an end to the misconceptions with specifications reported by installers and end users.

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.

Podcast: Siemens' Sam Docknevich Talks Vertical Market Challenges

April 18, 2013
During ISC West, SSI Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine spoke with Siemens National Service Sales Manager of Fire and Security Samuel J. Docknevich.

Surveillance Video Related to Boston Bombings Released

April 18, 2013
The FBI has released the following video of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing case.

Alarm Management Program Helps Santa Fe (N.M.) Collect $500K in Fines

April 17, 2013
Since implementing a fee-based program to curb false alarms in 2010, this city has collected nearly $500,000 in false alarm fines and registration fees.

Hawaii Alarm Company Neglects to Tell Clients It’s Shutting Down

April 16, 2013
Former customers of Hi Alarm, an electronic security company based here that abruptly shut down without informing consumers, are wondering what to do with their installed systems and monthly payments
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