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Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced the expansion of its popular RIO™ solar-powered, mobile security solution lineup. Named RIO Mini, the new security solution is now in production, with the Company forecasting that it can add up to 500 units to its sales expectations this fiscal year. Mobile surveillance systems The Company joins LiveView Technologies Inc., which raised $50 million in a Series B round in 2022, in finding success and growth in this rapidly expanding market.  LiveView Technologies has demonstrated strong demand for solar-powered mobile surveillance systems, validating the market opportunity that RAD is now addressing with RIO Mini. RAD’s award-winning ROSA™ device RIO Mini surpasses other affordable mobile security solutions in performance and value Utilising a dual configuration of RAD’s award-winning ROSA™ device, RIO Mini surpasses other affordable mobile security solutions in performance and value.  ROSA is a multiple award-winning, compact, self-contained, portable, security and communication solution that can be installed and activated in about 15 minutes. ROSA’s AI-driven security analytics ROSA’s AI-driven security analytics include human and vehicle detection, and complete integration with RAD’s software suite notification and autonomous response library. Two-way communication is optimised for cellular, including live video from ROSA’s high-resolution, full-color, always-on cameras. RAD has published six Case Studies detailing how ROSA has helped eliminate instances of theft, trespassing and loitering at retail centres, hospital campuses, multi-family communities, car rental locations and construction sites across the country. RAD’s existing RIO lineup RIO Mini joins RAD’s existing RIO lineup, which includes the popular RIO 180 and RIO 360 units RIO Mini joins RAD’s existing RIO lineup, which includes the popular RIO 180 and RIO 360 units, further filling in the product family. RIO Mini is expected to achieve greater profitability than the primary RIO lineup while being substantially less expensive for clients. It will feature reduced analytics processing and limitations on other select features while maintaining RAD’s core Autonomous Intelligent Response capabilities. The device is enabled by a lower-cost modified version of RAD G’s RADPack, providing consistent performance in a compact and economical format. Development by AITX’s various subsidiaries Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO of AITX and RAD, commented, “We are starting to see the benefits after years of hardware and software development by AITX’s various subsidiaries. Utilising internally developed analytics and electronics hardware and benefiting from our complete control of the supply chain, we are well-positioned to compete aggressively in the mobile surveillance unit marketplace." "This new solution will enable dealers and our internal sales team to expand their target markets to include clients that want the basics of intelligent autonomous response.” How RIO Mini’s streamlined design and accessible pricing The response from RAD’s channel partners, existing clients, and new prospects was positive As with all RAD security solutions, RIO Mini is supported by SARA™, the Company’s multiple award-winning AI-based software platform. SARA (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent) provides real-time responsiveness, centralised device management, and seamless integration across RAD’s ecosystem of autonomous security technologies. RIO Mini was introduced to the public last week during ISC West in Las Vegas, the security industry’s largest and most influential trade show. The response from RAD’s channel partners, existing clients, and new prospects was overwhelmingly positive. Many attendees expressed interest in how RIO Mini’s streamlined design and accessible pricing could open new markets and use cases that complement the existing RIO offerings. Introduction of RIO Mini With the introduction of RIO Mini, RAD is positioned to reach a broader segment of the market, including clients who may have previously hesitated to adopt advanced security solutions due to budget limitations.  This addition to the product lineup reflects the Company’s ongoing focus on addressing evolving market demands with practical, high-performance offerings.  RAD’s reputation for innovation RIO Mini reinforces RAD’s reputation for innovation and dependability while making intelligent autonomous response more accessible across a wider range of use cases. RIO Mini’s aggressive pricing has not been publicly disclosed. Interested dealers, clients, and prospects are encouraged to contact RAD directly for additional details and availability.

LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.), the pioneer of rapidly deployable security solutions, announced multiple new capabilities powered by proprietary AI models that empower security teams to implement proactive, data-driven security strategies for 24/7 coverage in any environment. The capabilities, currently in beta, include industry-first agentic AI-powered personalised audio messages that automatically detect, validate, and deter by referencing identifiable features of an individual, a pan/tilt spotlight that intelligently points at a detection area, and an intuitive forensic search to find footage with simple keywords. LVT’s proprietary AI models “Everything we’ve built at LVT and the countless hours we’ve spent training our AI has led to this moment,” said Steve Lindsey, LVT CTO. “For the last 20 years, our mission has always been to help make communities safer and empower security personnel to secure any environment across every industry." "LVT’s proprietary AI models deliver on this promise and offer first-of-their-kind features that will forever reshape how teams optimise their resources to proactively deter crime and save lives.” New LVT Unit features Agentic AI-powered audio talk down uses situational context to issue a personalised audio message to potential bad actors, identifying the individual who triggered the alert by what they are wearing or holding. The lifelike audio comes in multiple voice options, and the fully automated capability minimises the necessity of human intervention in order to detect, validate, and deter. Intuitive forensic search in the LVT Platform allows personnel to find footage by searching with natural language, greatly accelerating the ability to analyse situations, gather evidence, and successfully prosecute.  Dynamic pan/tilt spotlight points at the detection area, providing greater visibility and drawing attention to where on-the-ground security personnel may need to respond. The optimal lighting also ensures the unit cameras capture the highest quality evidence of a situation while deterring bad actors from committing the crime.  Configurable strobe lights with settings for colour, pattern, and intensity create distinct visual cues for security teams while enhancing the overall unit experience.  LVT’s AI features “LVT’s AI features redefine what’s possible in mobile security, and our proprietary detection models will continue to evolve rapidly in the coming months,” said James Bangerter, LVT VP of Product Development. “Security teams can now access more advanced deterrence features that provide 24/7 coverage and keep personnel aware of risks or incidents so they can make informed and effective responses. Simply put, no other mobile security solution offers AI of this calibre.” ISC West attendees can visit LVT in booth #29061 to see these features and more in action, including SafeNow, a mobile-first experience currently in beta that allows customer employees to access LVT Unit features directly from their phones.

LiveView Technologies (LVT), a pioneer in intelligent safety and security ecosystems announced it is collaborating with the Paducah and Opelika Police Departments, local government, and retailers in Paducah, KY, and Opelika, AL. The collaboration launches the Alliance of Companies and Communities to Enhance Safety and Security (ACCESS) Taskforce with the mission to improve community safety and reduce organised retail crime one city at a time. ACCESS Taskforce Organised retail crime is on the rise and expected to escalate during the holiday season. LVT’s ACCESS Taskforce is a first-of-its-kind collaboration that creates seamless communication and safety orchestration efforts between municipalities, law enforcement, and retailers, such as JCPenney, Lowe’s, Walgreens, and Walmart, so customers may have positive shopping experiences. By deploying LVT’s mobile surveillance units and world-class software capabilities, the cities of Paducah and Opelika will be capable of deterring and detecting behavior commonly associated with shoplifting and other crime. Reducing crime  We are partnering with LVT and valued local retailers to streamline response efforts and bolster community safety" “Paducah is a regional shopping hub with numerous national and local retailers,” said Paducah Police Chief, Brian Laird, adding “We are constantly working to improve the quality of life and decrease crime in Paducah. We believe that deploying LVT’s security units in partnership with local retailers will improve our ability to diminish crime and care for not only our citizens, but also visitors to Paducah.” “The influx of shoppers ahead of the holiday season creates additional complexities at brick-and-mortar locations,” said Opelika Chief of Police, Shane Healey, adding “In an effort to best serve the friends and families that make up the heart of Opelika, we are excited to partner with LVT and our valued local retailers to streamline response efforts and bolster community safety.” Real-time data to prevent crimes “We created our ACCESS Taskforce with communities in mind,” said Ryan Porter, Founder, and CEO of LVT, adding “LVT’s integrated security solutions utilise multiple technologies to proactively prevent crime so cities like Paducah and Opelika can stop threats, before they happen. We are excited to help do our part in making the communities of Paducah and Opelika safer.” LVT’s combination of hardware and software provides its retail customers with access to real-time data to quickly deter crime. The creation of the ACCESS Taskforce, which includes an investment of over US$ 3 million and the production of 100 mobile surveillance units, is the next step forward in LVT’s commitment to ensure community safety. Retailers who utilise LVT’s technology have seen up to a 69% reduction in organised retail crimes.

What should be done to stop organised retail crime (ORC)? That’s the big question for retail businesses nationwide, as widespread concerns about ORC have sparked a multitude of strategies spanning everything from state-of-the-art surveillance technology, to advocacy for new state and federal legislation, to products locked up within theft-prevention cases — and, in some extreme cases, even the decision to outright close certain brick-and-mortar locations. Retailers are spending millions of dollars a year in their battle against organised crime rings, according to a Wall Street Journal report. But despite their willingness to invest in solutions, 70% of storefronts have nevertheless reported an increase in theft, with an estimated $95 billion in losses tied to retail shrink, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2022 Retail Security Survey. Loss-prevention techniques Of course, the consequences go far beyond lost revenue. At stores targeted by ORC, employees are less safe on the job: Nearly 40 percent of asset protection managers report that ORC offenders have used a weapon to harm an associate, according to the Retail Industry Leaders Association, and more than 80% of retailers say that ORC has become more aggressive and violent. Meanwhile, retailers also face serious brand risks by driving away shoppers as a result of their loss-prevention techniques. Locking up products may prevent theft, but it also hurts the in-store customer experience. Clearly, the fight against ORC is a complex challenge that calls for action on a multitude of levels Clearly, the fight against ORC is a complex challenge that calls for action on a multitude of levels. It’s encouraging to see both the U.S. House and Senate considering bills that would strengthen the federal response to this continuing issue. But the legislative process is slow moving — and retailers need solutions faster than the gears of Washington can turn. Establishing greater coordination That’s why it’s so promising to see local task forces emerge as an effective means to disrupt these criminal organisations on a broad scale. By establishing greater coordination between law enforcement agencies, local government, and retailers — and by deploying data analysis to identify the root causes of the issue, rather than the symptoms — these partnerships leverage the most advanced and targeted methods to detect and deter behaviour related to ORC. Across the country, states like Washington, Colorado, Illinois, Utah, and California are taking matters into their own hands by launching and expanding task forces dedicated to fighting ORC. These types of task forces are gaining popularity because they’re a mutually beneficial way to stop organised crime. Oftentimes, law enforcement cannot devote resources to cases that initially appear as low-level retail theft. Retailers, on the other hand, depend on law enforcement and prosecutors to root out criminal organisations and bring bad actors to justice. Data collection technology At their core, the ORC task force is a refinement of existing law enforcement techniques Recognising broader patterns of organised crime is not easy, which is why ORC task forces have become the preferred tool of choice for so many states and cities. By working together under the umbrella of a task force, all involved parties can share data that helps them quickly identify where ORC is happening, how it’s happening, and who’s behind it.  At their core, the ORC task force is a refinement of existing law enforcement techniques, enhanced by surveillance and data collection technology that reduces crime by helping to catch repeat offenders earlier. Typically, a retailer’s asset protection team would conduct an internal investigation by collecting video and transaction data about ORC, then deliver it to law enforcement and prosecutors for further action. Law enforcement work With a task force, retailers and law enforcement work in close cooperation, sharing resources and data in order to make the investigatory process more nimble and efficient. Especially at the state level, these partnerships unlock crucial visibility into the aggregate impact of individual ORC rings, allowing prosecutors to levy more serious felony charges against offenders. Again and again, retailers were lamenting how they weren’t equipped to share enough information A little over a year ago, our LiveView Technology team attended a town hall hosted by Loss Prevention Foundation and noticed a common thread: Again and again, retailers were lamenting how they weren’t equipped to share enough information and felt like they were operating in data silos, limiting their ability to recognise and reduce ORC. Retail parking lots To address that problem, we joined with the Loss Prevention Research Council to facilitate the kind of analytical coordination those retailers needed. Last November, we were proud to help to launch the Alliance of Companies and Communities to Enhance Safery and Security (ACCESS) task force. We partnered with the cities of Opelika, AL and Paducah, KY, along with law enforcement and major local retailers including Lowes, JCPenney, and Walmart to improve community safety and curb ORC. Here’s how it worked: LiveView deployed 65 total mobile surveillance units to retail parking lots across both cities. After the mobile units were put in place, the retailers, police, and the cities shared data with the Loss Prevention Research Council, which helped to anonymise, analyse, and track crime trends. Law enforcement resources Paducah had 33% less property crime and violent crime compared to 2021 By drawing insights from those trends, the task force was able to identify ORC faster, allocate law enforcement resources efficiently, and ultimately make their cities safer. While the holiday season is typically a period where retailers see increased theft, both cities quickly saw positive results from the ACCESS task force. On the week of Black Friday, Paducah had 33% less property crime and violent crime compared to 2021. Meanwhile, the city of Opelika saw a 39% drop in property and violent crime after just one month. Organised retail crime Organised retail crime will not be solved overnight. But as more and more places embrace the potential of ORC task forces, successes like those in Paducah and Opelika are important evidence that the path to crime reduction depends on cooperation and partnership. While we don’t know how ORC will evolve next, it’s a certainty that new methods of theft will emerge. When that happens, the task force model ensures that retailers, law enforcement, and local government will be best equipped to respond and react to make their communities safer.