Incident Response


Exploring the Surveillance Frontier

Exploring the Surveillance Frontier

Numerous factors are accelerating the video surveillance industry’s transition to IP-based systems, including ease of integration, flexibility to interface with other systems and the ability to make video accessible on the enterprise level.

Researchers Studying PASS Alarm Interference

Tests developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology may be used by NFPA as part of revised performance standards for Personal Alert Safety Systems worn by firefighters.

Detroit Alters Alarm Response Policy

Detroit police recently announced a change to the city's alarm response policy.

Massachusetts Sheriff's Department Deploys COLDSTORE Surveillance Storage System

After a lengthy search and the evaluation of multiple potential storage solutions, the Worcester Sheriff's Department has chosen Veracity's COLDSTORE as the surveillance storage system for a new 300+ camera project. COLDSTORE will be used to provide over 500TB of storage in conjunction with Genetec's Security Center 5.0 Unified Security Platform.

Lieberman Survey Underscores Internal Security Threats

While the world is distracted with the continuing reports of phone hacking practices and other corporate data breaches,a new survey reveals that hundreds of organizations are now vulnerable to internal threats.

Monitronics Begins Program to Reduce Emergency Response Time

Monitronics is one of three monitoring companies selected nationwide for the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) pilot program.

Surveillance with a twist

Surveillance with a Twist

While the company attributes its success to the strength of its brand, the efficiency of its stores, and, of course, the quality of its pretzelry, it says it also is improving operations with the increasing presence and power of surveillance cameras.

IP Video Design Considerations

IP Video Design Considerations

When considering IP video design, a great deal of attention is usually given to bandwidth, processor throughput and storage.



Five Smartphone Hacking Protection Tips in Light of News of The World

The News Corp./Rupert Murdoch trial has put the spotlight on phone hacking by News of the World, but should the average consumer worry about their smartphones being hacked?

Sony XI's Wide Area Monitoring on Watch Duty at the National Mall

The company’s HD, thermal and thermal panoramic cameras went into service for 4th of July celebrations and will remain in operation through the year-long test period.

Diebold to Provide Situational Awareness Platform System for World Trade Center Site

Exercising its large-scale security integration capabilities, Diebold, Inc. is managing the installation, integration and maintenance of a complex security software system for the new World Trade Center (WTC) site in New York City.

Integrated IP Security Transforms Healthcare Safety

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) has upgraded its aging analog CCTV and access control to a fully integrated security solution using IndigoVision’s IP Video technology.

Tri-Ed/Northern Video Teams with the Diebold Advanced Dealer Program

The Diebold Advanced Dealer Program works with security dealers and integrators throughout the U.S. who are looking to capitalize on the market for managed access control and IP video services.

ESX Launches New Online ESXperience

Security integration and monitoring companies can receive access to downloadable presentations and video captures.

Diebold Earns Top Honors as CSAA Central Station of the Year

The company’s monitoring center was recognized for the second time by the Central Station Alarm Association.

Several Credit Unions Across Washington State Install 3VR

3VR, Inc., the video intelligence company, announced that three credit unions across the state of Washington installed 3VR's video intelligence platform to reduce fraud and solve crimes. 3VR integrator Cook Security Group led the deployments at O Bee Credit Union, Our Community Credit Union and the Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU).

Barix Passes 100,000 Sales Milestone

Company reports two-digit growth in 2010.

IndigoVision Powers Mobile Surveillance Unit Launched by Veridin Systems Canada

The MSU, offered exclusively by Veridin, is a portable trailer with CCTV and monitoring capacity.

Safeguard Unit Provides Security Services to Sheraton Hotel

The fully integrated sole-source security solutions provider offers a converged suite of physical and electronic services through its operating subsidiaries.

Barix and SureView Systems Advance Integration Partnership

SureView adds Barix Barionet IP control and monitoring solutions to Immix platform after success with Barix Audio over IP integration.

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    Luma x20

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    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

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  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.