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Poll: Most Americans Concerned There Will Be a Major Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.

February 27, 2020

Most Americans say they are concerned that there will be a major outbreak of the coronavirus in the U.S. (55%) and that it will negatively affect the U.S. economy (57%), the latest KFF tracking poll finds.

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SC Bill Would Remove Sales Tax for School Security Purchases

February 26, 2020

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A bill introduced in the South Carolina Statehouse would make school security purchases exempt from sales tax.

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Facial Recognition Technology: Minimizing Risk in the Face of Increasing Liability

February 26, 2020

At the turn of the century, facial recognition technology was more science fiction than fact. Rapid advances have fueled a proliferation of this technology — which continues to expand into new areas of public and private life. At the same time, various states and municipalities are enacting new, stringent laws regulating the use of facial recognition technology by commercial entities.

How Retailers Can Leverage Their Security Infrastructure to Improve Operational Efficiency

Jordan Rivchun

February 25, 2020

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Retailers today face a number of security challenges, including shoplifting, shrink and theft at the point of sale, protecting the premises after hours, slip and fall lawsuits and much more. Adding complexity to the security challenge is that retailers face these threats in a variety of locations within stores, each of which comes with its own unique requirements. Today’s flexible, intelligent surveillance cameras offer a variety of form factors and capabilities that allow them to address the range of security and operational challenges.

DHS Selects the University of Nebraska Omaha to Lead Center of Excellence for Terrorism Prevention and Counterterrorism Research

February 25, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has selected the University of Nebraska Omaha to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners for a new Center of Excellence (COE) for Terrorism Prevention and Counterterrorism Research (TPCR).

School Police Officers in Kentucky Must Now Carry Guns

February 24, 2020

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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signed into law a bill that requires school resource officers to carry a firearm.

Eric Clay Named CSO at CoxHealth

February 24, 2020

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Eric Clay, System Director of Public Safety and Security, has been promoted to Chief Security Officer at CoxHealth.

R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army, to Receive AAPA 'Port Person of the Year' Award

February 20, 2020

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The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has chosen Assistant Secretary of the Army Rickey “R.D.” James to receive the 2020 Port Person of the Year for his dedication in leading the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to streamline processes for maintaining and improving America’s civil works infrastructure, including its deep-draft shipping channels.

Will Wise of Reed Exhibitions Comments on Changes Made to ISC West Show due to Novel Coronavirus

February 19, 2020

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ISC West, the largest security industry trade show in the U.S., will be held next month at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas – but with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China, a few key changes will be made to this year’s event.

Crime Down on L.A. Metro System Over Past Five Years

February 17, 2020

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Crime on L.A. County’s Metro Bus and Rail system has decreased 17 percent over the last five years, according to new crime figures by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Off the tradeshow floor, what can 4K surveillance solutions do for the enterprise? These five 4K surveillance solutions are designed to take the place of multiple cameras to surveil a large area or a particularly complex environment.

Adding eye-level surveillance no longer means installing a full-sized dome camera in the middle of a well-decorated hallway. These small, covert surveillance solutions are meant for discrete installations that do not interrupt aesthetics.

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