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Complying with California's Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare Rule

Barry Nixon

Carla Gunnin

Karen Masillo

October 1, 2017

Effective this past April 1, 2017, healthcare employers in California must comply with a host of new workplace safety requirements focused on preventing workplace violence.

Product Spotlight: Audio Solutions 2017

Claire Meyer

September 1, 2017

Security technology may often focus on visually-based technology, but audio options – from intercoms to mass notification to audio detection – are fast becoming core pieces of a robust security system.

Drones: Nuisance or Serious, Immediate Threat?

How can enterprise security leaders protect their environments?

Jonathan Hunter

September 1, 2017

As drones become easier to acquire, they pose an increasing threat to public buildings, events and people.

Timeline of Counter-Drone Activity in the U.S. Government

How can enterprise security leaders protect their environments?

Logan Harris

September 1, 2017

There are a number of legislative committees and groups working on counter drone legislation, evaluating existing technology and supporting the development of new technology. Here are some of the major highlights in counter drone research and legislation since the early 2000s.

Biometric Solution to Irregular Migration

Kylie Bull

September 1, 2017

The International Organization for Migration is working on introducing a Regional Biometric Data Exchange Solution (RBDES) to countries around the world in an effort to address irregular migration. The RBDES will enable law enforcement agencies to exchange biometrics data in a fast and secure way to verify the identities of travelers at borders. The system does not however store biometric data.

Combines Phone, Keyless Entry, Cameras and More

K-1775-IP from Viking Electronics

September 1, 2017

This vandal-resistant Video over IP (VoIP) entry phone system packs a lot of function into a small footprint

TSA Projected to Seize Record Number of Firearms at Airports in 2017

August 28, 2017

The Transportation Security Administration is on track to see a record number of passengers bringing guns to U.S. airports this year, with a surge in gun collections at security checkpoints in July, according to the Washington Examiner.

Reduces Installation Cost, Encourages SMB Security Integration

Integrated Video & Access Control Platform from 3xLOGIC

August 1, 2017

With the integrated, hosted video and access control solution from 3xLOGIC, there are no wires from the access control system to the video system – all data exchange is through the software, so the total costs and time to install the system can drop immensely as an automated, cloud-based programming tool and QR codes streamline installation.

Protects Perimeters from Intrusion

DuraShield from McGard

August 1, 2017

The DuraShield manhole security device from McGard is constructed of stainless steel with multiple security points.

Expands Features for Video Management Platform

Ocularis VMS Platform v. 5.4 from OnSSI

August 1, 2017

The newest version of the Ocularis VMS platform from OnSSI (version 5.4) supports H.265 compression for exceptional image quality with a reduction of video bandwidth and storage requirements.