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Decoding Security Entrances: Getting Familiar with Local Codes

Understanding safety issues helps end-users choose security solutions wisely

April 14, 2020

Both turnstiles and doors are being integrated with advanced electronic access control, video surveillance and other intrusion sensors to provide enhanced security and cost-effective operational management options that help save on manned guard resources and offer real-time analytics. However, revolving doors and turnstiles are subject to special code requirements that are different than codes for swinging or sliding doors to ensure the safety of building occupants if emergency evacuation is necessary.

Allied Universal to Hire 30,000 Security Professionals Nationwide Over the Next 2 Months

April 13, 2020

Allied Universal announced that it will hire more than 30,000 security professionals and administrative staff to fill positions located throughout the nation over the next two months.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Announces License Plates of Church Attendees will be Recorded

April 13, 2020

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that anyone who breaks the state’s stay-at-home order will have to self-quarantine for two weeks, including those who attend church services.

Managing Domestic Violence in a Work at Home World

The Struggle Can Be Real

Amanda Vutsinas, MPA, CPP

April 10, 2020

Every year, according to a Justice Department study, approximately 18,700 violent workplace events are committed by an intimate of the victim: a current or former spouse, lover, partner, or boyfriend/girlfriend.

Security Conferences in 2020: What’s Canceled, Postponed, Going Virtual or Proceeding as Planned?

Maria Henriquez

April 9, 2020

Which security conferences have been canceled, postponed or going virtual in 2020 due to the coronavirus? Here is a list of security conferences for cybersecurity and physical security professionals, that are still proceeding as planned, going virtual or that have been postponed or canceled.

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Securitas to Expand its California Workforce by 1,000

April 9, 2020

Securitas Security Services USA is adding nearly 1,000 new jobs across the state in key areas such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Central Valley and the Inland Empire. Its current California workforce includes 15,000 security professionals.

David O. Brown Named Chicago Police Superintendent

April 9, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot is appointing David O. Brown, former Police Chief of the Dallas Police Department, to serve as the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department pending City Council approval.

CES Unveils Array of Security Technologies

If CES is any indication, artificial intelligence, drones, robots and more will soon be everywhere.

Michael Gips

April 8, 2020

Learn how artificial intelligence, drones, detection systems and more shown at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show are now working their way into many security applications.

COVID-19 and the Guarding Industry

Keith Oringer

April 7, 2020

The coronavirus epidemic will affect security guarding operations and finances for months to come.

Airplane Travel Hits 10-Year Low

April 6, 2020

The number of people traveling by plane has hit a 10-year low as the aviation industry reels from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, says the TSA.