Security surveillance cameras will be installed at strategic locations in Grafton, Wisconsin to reduce crime, protect privacy and mitigate bias, the city police department announced.
Marco Island has installed cameras mounted on poles at each bridge leading to the island, which will scan license plates of all drivers coming and going.
The city of Katy in Texas will be installing a security camera at the City of Katy Dog Park after seeing a rise in "dog dumping" or the abandonment of dogs at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Both the cities of North Chicago and Kankakee, suburbs of Chicago with less than 50,000 residents, have deployed a gunshot detection solution to help law enforcement respond more quickly and more specifically to incidents of gun violence.
Security officers employed by Clarksville, Tennessee now have increased authority and abilities to issue citations and trespassing notice on public properties throughout the city as well as respond to alcohol violations.
A survey by the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the National League of Cities (NLC) reports that nearly nine in 10 cities expect a budget shortfall due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their economies.
If there is anything the security industry has learned over the past few years, it’s that this industry is not static. There are constant changes in technology and threats which can range from worrying about a possible break-in to employee theft or protecting a facility, its assets and employees. Security professionals are having to stay up to date with the latest and greatest security system technologies and adapt existing solutions quickly in order to keep their assets and information safe.