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New Battery Backup Solutions Usher in a New Generation of DC Power for Professional Security Systems

JR Andrews
JR Andrews
May 28, 2019
Battery back-up is essential for virtually every video surveillance, access and security system, as power interuptions can occur at any time with little to no warning. Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries have been the mainstay back-up solution for security professionals for nearly four decades, but now there’s a new and extremely efficient option available ¬that changes everything. Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, also known as LiFePO4 batteries, provide significant performance and long-term, cost-saving advantages that will eventually render SLA batteries obsolete.
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NOAA's Predictions for 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season

May 28, 2019

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting that a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year. 


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Thwart Threats of Vehicle Terror Attacks

Greg Hamm
May 27, 2019

Recently, on April 23, 2018, a white rental van intentionally plowed down a crowd of pedestrians in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill, killing ten and injuring 15


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Security for Houses of Worship and Faith-Based Organizations Announced

May 23, 2019

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan announced a new HSAC tasking that is focused on the security and resiliency of houses of worship and faith-based organizations across the country.


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Looming Terrorism Threats as TRIPRA Expires in 2020

May 22, 2019

The global property terrorism insurance market remains strong with sufficient capacity to respond to today’s predominant terrorist threats, according to the 2019 Terrorism Risk Insurance Report. 


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Car driver

Lyft to Add Panic Buttons for Rider Safety

May 21, 2019

Lyft announced a new suite of safety features and programs for its riders.


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Minn. Senate Approves Bill to Combat Opioid Addiction

May 21, 2019

The Minnesota Senate has approved the House File 400, the Opioid Stewardship Fund bill.


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The New First Responders— Fighting Back against Active Shooters

Neal Duckworth
Neal Duckworth
May 16, 2019

The FBI recently released its data on the Active Shooter Incidents in the US for 2018. Although there was a slight drop in active shooter events to 27 from the high of 30 in 2017, this is still no cause for celebration.


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Senators Torres, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Reclassify 911 Dispatchers as Protective Service Occupations

May 8, 2019

U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced H.R. 1629, the 911 Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (SAVES) Act to reclassify 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers.


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Police Deaths Increased in 2018

May 8, 2019

The FBI reported that 106 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2018, an increase from 94 officers who died a year earlier.


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