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The Age Difference When It Comes to Schools

March 16, 2012
You need to deal with minors differently than with college students, according to Berkly Trumbo, national business manager for fire safety and security at Siemens Industry Inc.
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Future Proofing After Magnetic Stripe

March 16, 2012
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in Joplin is new to the world of campus card services. Historically, its magnetic stripe ID card was used only for identification and dining purchases. An aging meal-tracking software package, combined with an immediate need to reduce printing costs, led the university to investigate campus card solutions to expand card services and offer its students the latest technologies.
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Smartphones Can Open Doors, Dorm Doors That Is

March 16, 2012
Thanks, in part, to near field communication (NFC) chips embedded in smartphones, the door has opened for college students and staff to unlock and lock their campus doors using personal smartphones.
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The “check out a book, buy a burger, get in the dorm, catch a bus, go to the game” Omnipresent Student ID Credential

March 13, 2012
Today, the great majority of colleges still deploy picture ID cards, magnetic stripe cards, mechanical keys and barcodes for access control on campus versus newer, more secure technologies such as proximity and, especially, biometrics and smart cards.
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Background Checks on College Students: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

January 24, 2012
Sometimes tragedy creates change for the better –a sad reality that is being illustrated on campuses across the country as an increasing number of colleges mandate background screenings for students, particularly those enrolled in health science programs.
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The old adage “good fences make for good neighbors” holds true for businesses, as fences can play a strong role in a company’s security policies.

A Good Defence

December 22, 2010

The old adage “good fences make for good neighbors” holds true for businesses, as fences can play a strong role in a company’s security policies. So, it is not surprising that the nonresidential fencing market is projected to provide some of the best opportunities for growth, accounting for one-third of the forecast increases. Installations at institutional buildings will spur growth in the market as demographic trends drive the construction of new health care and educational facilities.


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Navigating the Great Outdoors

October 01, 2010
A plane flies over the Copenhagen Airport at night. The airport is using thermal imaging to protect its perimeters. Have you ever wondered how people get away with filling their car’s
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Playing it Safe on Campus

May 01, 2010
The population of a college or university campus is constantly moving and in a constant state of transition that requires its security directors to change as well. Just ask Fred
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In Defense of the Facility

March 01, 2010
John McClurg, vice president – global security for Honeywell, works to secure the company’s 100,000 worldwide workforce from both external and internal threats. Community Transit has brick and mortar facilities and facilities on wheels. Both hold precious cargo. For its buildings, the enterprise uses megapixel cameras.
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Protecting America's Future: How Nova Southeastern University is Creating a Safe Campus Environment!

11/03/10
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More than ever, security is an essential need for colleges and universities as they address a host of concerns ranging from access control, campus violence, theft, emergency communications and cyber-crime. An environment so dynamic and complex requires an overall integrated approach, one that is comprehensive to meet today's challenges, but also visionary to address future requirements. Read More

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The New Age of Video Surveillance
In this podcast, Bill Lawrence, director of Service Solutions and Platforms for ADT Security Services, explains the growing interest in video surveillance by both government agencies as well as businesses of every stripe. He discusses what any organization should consider before investing heavily in the technology. Lawrence is a 25-year veteran of both the information technology and physical security industries, with extensive experience in network video surveillance and physical security convergence.
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