Lock and key is an access control security method that is still in wide use across a variety of industries. The convenience and simplicity of lock and key security is hard to beat. Lock and key technology has continued to… Read More
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How Bluetooth Smartphones are Being Used to Improve Physical Security
The number of uses for smartphones is seemingly limitless. And as mobile devices have been configured for the purposes of physical security, smartphones are now being used as the key to remote monitoring and access control. Learn how bluetooth-enabled smartphones… Read More
Halloween Safety for Adults
Halloween is fun for kids and adults alike, but it’s important to make safety a priority too. You’ve probably made sure your children are well aware of what they need to do to be safe tonight, but have you considered… Read More
Baltimore County Seeks to Increase School Security
Baltimore County is looking to increase security at its public schools, with a $10 million investment in security equipment. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz is asking the County Council for $2.5 million for equipment this year, and for the remaining $7.5… Read More
Improving Safety in Schools with Physical Security Upgrades
School security has never been a higher priority than it is now, and with many older schools still in operation, school facility managers are searching for ways to improve the security of their individual school within the context of its… Read More
Maximize the Potential of Your Emergency Notification System
As the field of emergency notification systems has evolved, so too has the technology behind it and the number of uses organizations are finding for it. An emergency notification system is no longer limited to simple pager-level technology and can… Read More
How Networked Access Control Systems are Making Small Businesses Safer
Once exclusively the domain of large enterprises, access control systems have been making the jump to the small business market in recent years. There are several factors that account for this. Small businesses that previously invested in a video surveillance… Read More
Designing Intelligible Emergency Communication Systems
During an emergency situation, emergency personnel need to be able to communicate with the occupants of a facility in a fast, efficient, and most importantly, intelligible manner. This is easier said than done. Intelligibility of voice communications over a loudspeaker… Read More
What are the Benefits of Wireless Video Surveillance?
Wireless technology has allowed video surveillance to break free of traditional boundaries and is creating greater opportunities for users to integrate wireless surveillance into their security solutions. WiFi-enabled products as well as solar and battery powered products which cut the… Read More
Deterrence Security Strategies on College Campuses
Securing college campuses requires a multi-pronged approach that both passively and actively employs strategies to protect the campus. The three fundamentals of security: deter, detect, and delay, are essential in providing a comprehensive security solution on a college campus. In… Read More