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Supporting Loss Prevention in Retail

April 14, 2020

In retail, brick-and-mortar stores experience loss or shrink due to shoplifting, fraud, employee theft and human error. To mitigate against this, many have dedicated loss prevention (LP) personnel who use a variety of tools, including in-store video surveillance systems and point of sale (POS) systems, to deter and investigate theft. But, despite the continued best efforts of LP teams, shrink is on the rise.

Decoding Security Entrances: Getting Familiar with Local Codes

Understanding safety issues helps end-users choose security solutions wisely

Al Vandine

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.

Survey Shows How the Security Industry is Mitigating Risk during COVID-19

Maria Henriquez

April 14, 2020

How is the enterprise security industry working to keep facilities and employees safe? What new challenges do you face each day, particularly as employees work from home offices? In new research, Security Magazine and Clear Seas Research, a BNP Media company, examines the impact of the pandemic on the industry.

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.

PSA Announces Cancellation of TEC 2020 due to COVID-19

April 8, 2020

PSA, a large security and systems integrator consortium, announced it will cancel TEC 2020 due to COVID-19.

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.

Kristin Lenardson: A Career in Protective Services

How Kristin Lenardson manages risk services, travel security programs and more.

Maria Henriquez

April 6, 2020

How has Kristin Lenardson, Vice President of Managed Risk Services at WorldAware, successfully transitioned from the government to the private sector, managed and built travel security programs and advanced in the security world?