Jeffrey D. Zwirn, CPP, CFPS, CFE, FACFEI, CHS-IV, SET, CCI, FASI&T, MBAT, writes Security Sales & Integration’s “Security Science” column. He is also president of IDS Research and Development, an alarm and security consultation, expert witness and training authority providing nationwide services on all issues related to alarm and security matters. He can be reached at (201) 287-0900.
Whether designing and installing a security system, acting as a security consultant or security director, these questions provide information that can help active security practitioners within our industry.
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SSI contributor Jeff Zwire shares why integrators should never use burglar alarm contracts for CCTV surveillance systems.
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An industry security systems expert calls foul in reaction to recent news that former U.S. President George H.W. Bush’s home alarm system has been offline more than a year.
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