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How AI can help prevent active shooters and save lives

Dave Fraser
March 16, 2021
It comes as no surprise that the number of deaths attributed to gun violence in 2020 far surpassed years prior and the trend is now continuing into 2021. Gun violence has been weighing heavily on law enforcement officials, especially after the recent riots and presidential inauguration threats. Organizations, institutions, government agencies, and public venues have the responsibility to take a more proactive approach in protecting their people. Now is the time for serious conversations around upgrading and modernizing security technologies.
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COVID-19 mail in tests help critical infrastructure company get back to business with minimal operational disruption in the event of a COVID-19 related outbreak

Power system safety company implements COVID-testing kits for prompt results to help continue operations with less disruption

March 16, 2021

When RESA Power, based in Houston, first starting sending staff to local COVID-19 testing centers, results were slow and were causing disruptions to business continuity. The company decided to take matters into its own hands, working with a mail-in testing facility that would turn around results quickly and populate those results in a real-time dashboard for comparison.


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Uncovering the legality and security of radio frequency based drone detection systems – 5 questions to ask technology providers

Linda Ziemba
Linda Ziemba
March 9, 2021

American Security Drone Act of 2021 The American Security Drone Act of 2021, formerly introduced as the American Security Drone Act of 2019, was given new life in January 2021 with bipartisan support and now incorporates drone detection and mitigation systems, not just drones. Here are five questions you can ask RF-based technology vendors to determine if they are in compliance with the federal advisory or could be banned by the American Security Drone Act of 2021 for security and cybersecurity reasons.


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7 ways to ensure proper security entrance selection

Making the right decision on your organization’s secured entrance is good for security and your bottom line.
JC Powell
JC Powell
March 9, 2021
Being responsible for making the right decision on your entrance solution can be a challenge. Not only is it a considerable initial financial investment, but also you are responsible for the safety and customer experience of the building occupants themselves. So, all that being said, what do most security professionals consider the essentials for selection and installation of a security entrance? In this article we will discuss the top seven factors to consider when investing in a security entrance solution.
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How to optimize critical communications in the age of COVID-19 (and beyond)

Matthew Bradley
Matthew Bradley
March 9, 2021
Though many of us in the security industry are well-versed in the value of emergency mass notification technology, we have entered what is arguably this sector’s most significant era, as it plays a central role in the largest public health initiative in modern times. Now more than ever, organizations need to take a closer look at their critical communications practices to ensure they foster operational resilience and efficiency.
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Saving time and effort during lockdowns with mass notification

PatScheckel
Pat Scheckel
March 9, 2021
The risks that come with having an ineffective lockdown plan became painfully evident following the events at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6. While the people inside the building were ushered to safety, the building itself was breached and overrun resulting in theft, building damage, injury and even death. It was clear that while the notification side of an emergency plan can be useful, its effectiveness only goes so far if it is not working in tandem with other physical security measures.
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Integrated Solutions

Securing the perimeter

When it comes to perimeter security, strong upfront planning and swift real-time reactions supported by technology can go a long way in helping an enterprise secure its outermost layer.
Adam Stone
March 8, 2021

How can security leaders be sure to shore up that outermost barrier at their organizations? When it comes to perimeter security, strong upfront planning and swift real-time reactions supported by technology can go a long way in helping an enterprise secure their most important assets.


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Security Strategies

Campus safety challenges in a post-2020 world, strategies for success

The year 2020 presented society and the campus community with very difficult and unique challenges. Let’s take a look at a practical, fiscally responsible approach that security leaders can implement to maintain traditional services and respond to unique challenges, all while preparing for the unexpected.
Gregory Richter
Gregory Richter
March 5, 2021

Campus police and security teams are tasked with not only providing a professional and measured response to volatile and politically charged issues, but must still maintain traditional, expected and valuable services, all within budgets that, for many campus security teams, will probably not be increasing. Let’s take a look at practical security practices campus safety leaders can implement.


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