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In the letter, Mr. Hauhn said that SIA members are committed to working with the administration, Congress and law enforcement Jay Hauhn, Chairman of Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), sent a letter to President Barack Obama on the subject of security in the nation’s schools. In the letter, Mr. Hauhn said that SIA members are committed to working with the administration, Congress, law enforcement and the education community to develop reasona...

Security Executives will meet face-to-face with leading solution providers in the security industry Security one2one Winter Summit by ISC announced recently that Dr. Ronald D. Stephens will be joining the Summit discussing "Risk Management - Implementing a Responsible Strategy" on Monday, February 25 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. Dr. Stephens is the Executive Director of the National School Safety Center and is an internationally acclaimed expert on school security who has...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new downloadable white paper to open a discussion on the issues surrounding measuring student attendance at university. The white paper, entitled, ‘should student attendance be monitored?’ is now available at www.assaabloy.co.uk/aperio and looks at the new internal and external pressures on universities to monitor and record student attendance. Taken into account in the white paper are the complex issues concerning privacy and data protectio...

Texecom's forum will help keep customers updated with the latest developments from Texecom Texecom has launched a free online forum where customers and industry professionals can ask questions, discuss and learn about new developments from the company and within the security industry. Between the knowledge, experience and expertise of the company’s own staff and the community of security professionals, Texecom expects the new forum to offer an ideal platform for trouble...

Honeywell's First Alert Professional Program is the largest independent security dealer network in the USA Honeywell has welcomed one of southern California’s longest-standing security dealers to its First Alert Professional Program, the USA’s largest independent security dealer network. Pacific Alarm Systems provides installation, security monitoring and response services to approximately 4,500 homes and businesses throughout Los Angeles County.  The family-...

ASSA ABLOY demonstrates UNION's codehandle, a popular keyless locking system on the market ASSA ABLOY Access Control in partnership with Chubb Fire and Security is holding an open day on the prestigious Cambridge University campusto demonstrate the best route to cost effective and future proof security for educational buildings. The free event on Wednesday 4th July 2012, held at the coveted Newton Suite in the Pitt Building of Cambridge University is being hosted by global le...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launched the white paper at IFSEC 2012 ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a downloadable white paper to discuss the issues and security solutions available for educational premises, which can improve the student experience. The white paper, entitled, ‘Can we afford to protect our young people?’ is now available and discusses the changing nature of the school and university ‘ecosystem’ in the UK and how this impacts on the...

 OnSSI makes sure students get safe and secure enviornment while they learnIn response to the slowly recovering economy and subsequent budgetary cuts in schools, On-Net Security Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in video surveillance and security software, announced that they have chosen to continue their proactive engagement with school systems, and help them purchase needed security products at reduced prices. The company will continue their 2010 promotion, offering...

Samsung has introduced the SNO-5080R, a 1.3 megapixel weatherproof network bullet camera with built-in varifocal lens and IR LEDs which is capable of delivering high definition 720p images, both during the day and at night.The SNO-5080R can be installed virtually out of the box as it incorporates all the component parts of an external IP66 rated weatherproof camera, including a varifocal lens, sun shield and bracket. Thanks to the inclusion of built-in IR LEDs, it is capable of capturing high de...

Samsung has introduced the SCV-2081R, a high performance, compact, vandal-resistant dome camera which has built-in IR LEDs enabling it to capture 600 TV lines resolution images at night, without the user incurring the cost of providing supplementary lighting. Suitable for a wide range of internal and external applications such as offices, retail stores, schools and hospitals, the IP66 rated SCV-2081R will work effectively in more demanding environments that are prone to severe or varying weather...

 SeeTec will launch its Multi Solution Platform as well as its latest software release 5.3.9 at IFSEC 2011SeeTec, market leader for platform independent IP video management software in the German-speaking countries, will showcase its capable and flexible solutions on IFSEC Birmingham this year again. Together with the booth partners Advancis and Eyevis, the interaction of video, building management and visualisation will be presented on booth D145 in hall 4.In practice, the video manag...

 ADT has released its guide on security in schools which also includes the topic of intruder detection and securityADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic, fire and security solutions, has released their latest guide as part of the "Security in Schools Series", designed to offer information on implementing tighter intruder detection in educational premises. The ‘Guide to Intruder Detection in Schools' offers practical steps to help ensure the protection of school facili...

 Schools will benefit with the latest guide on CCTV which was released by ADTADT announced CCTV security strategies as part of the "Security in Schools Series" to ensure the protection of pupils, staff and property. ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic, fire and security solutions, has released a "Guide to CCTV in Schools" offering practical steps to deploying and managing CCTV systems across educational facilities. As part of the "Security in Schools Series...

   i-Evo has kept its biometric fingerprint readers simple, small, easy to operate and low in cost according to the market Lumidigm announced that i-Evo (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) is using the company's multispectral imaging sensors to produce a line of extremely versatile fingerprint readers that can be used both indoors and outdoors, including in harsh environments that render most biometric readers inoperable. The i-Evo team has kept the design of the biometri...

  ASSA ABLOY's door locking system will enable more secure and safe access to educational institutions ASSA ABLOY Access Control will be showcasing its smart locking system as part of a wide range of integrated security solutions for schools, at this year's BSEC exhibition. Visitors to stand 20434 can see live demonstrations of Aperio as a wireless locking solution, which can be incorporated into existing access control systems simply and cost effectively to instantly update the securi...

  ACT will showcase its range of access control and door entry solutions at Intersec 2011 in DubaiAccess Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. will be exhibiting at Intersec 2011, the premier exhibition of security technology products and services in the Middle East.ACT will be showcasing their wide range of access control and door entry solutions including the ACT pro product suite. The ACT pro products include IP based door controllers and readers based on Mifare reading technologies, includ...

Abloy UK had opened a new series of seminars with a focus on education, offering industry consultants and end-users the opportunity to find out more about the security issues in this sector.The first ‘Open Door Session', held at ASSA ABLOY Headquarters in Willenhall, included presentations on the different levels of security in a school building, and the importance of complying with current industry standards and Building Regulations. Guests also received an update on the security solution...

The white paper is called ‘Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions'Infinova recently released a white paper for the benefit of educational institutions. The white paper is called ‘Lessons on Security Technology in Educational Institutions'. The authors of the white paper are Mark S. Wilson, Vice President, Marketing, Infinova and Mark S. Bennett, CPP, CSC President, MSB Security Consulting, Inc.A summary of the white paper: There are no more important assets than c...

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, AASA and RETA Security released the results of the 2008 National School Safety StudyIngersoll Rand Security Technologies, in conjunction with AASA and RETA Security, recently released the results of the 2008 National School Safety Study, which assesses the status of security in the nation's K-12 public schools, based on a survey of school leaders nationwide. The information within the Study is especially timely as the United States starts implemen...

OnSSI's IP video management solution has been installed in Amityville school systemThe Amityville, NY school system is now a safer place, thanks to a video surveillance management solution from On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), the market leader in non-proprietary, open architecture intelligent IP-based video surveillance software. The recent installation of an IP-based integrated security solution at the Amityville Middle and High Schools in the Amityville Union Free School District was...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it is now extending a special SD Range / ICED-HyperDome UK promotion until the end of November 2008 as a result of phenomenal demand from UK installers.This move will give installers an additional three months to buy any 8, 12 or 16 channel SD Range DVR and still be eligible to receive a free ICED-HyperDome at the point of purchase, with two free HyperDomes available to those who opt for a 32 channel model.Designed to celebrate the continued m...