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The Importance Of Fire Alarms

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The Importance Of Fire Alarms

This time the alarm did sound, but it was not connected to the local fire department. In fact, not only did the building have no direct connection to fire department, it also had no automatic fire alarm at all.

Time For An Upgrade

Time For An Upgrade

With three hospitals, 15 clinics and 45 buildings, CHA was running about 500 software licenses for access control, and had run out of expansion possibilities.



Ensuring Intelligent Security Operations

Ensuring Intelligent Security Operations

About four years ago, the campus suffered a rash of car break-ins that unnerved faculty and students. In the wake of the crimes, school administrators decided to install a network of video surveillance cameras to augment its security program.

Increasing Security

HighCom Security Services, an Oakland, Calif.-based integrator, oversaw the security upgrades, beginning with a complete risk assessment. The first addition was a facilitywide security camera system.

Bullying No More

Bullying No More

Bullying is not new; however with social media it has become more prevalent. The growth in bullying is making it much more paramount for colleges to be more vigilant in this fight.

More Security Needed

Event security is now at the forefront of many minds across the world. I’ve even spoken to a few people, including close friends of mine, who said they are now worried about attending concerts for fear of a similar shooting to take place.

Safe Learning

Safe Learning

Taking advantage of a major modernization program, Cervantes High School implemented the HID Mobile Access solution at school entrance turnstiles to better protect what had previously been an open campus with uncontrolled access, and provide a convenient way to carry campus IDs on mobile phones.

What Wannacry Taught Us About The Importance Of Healthcare IT Security

The recent WannaCry ransomware attacks compromised an estimated 200,000 systems across 150 countries, including the United Kingdom’s National Health Service system. This breach came uncomfortably close to a life-or-death situation when 16 hospitals were unable to access patient data and diverted ambulances to other facilities.

Vicon delivers Valerus VMS to new state-of-the-art medical facility

Indiana’s MHP Medical Center Installs Campus-Wide Surveillance

Vicon delivers Valerus VMS to new state-of-the-art medical facility

Toronto’s Baycrest Health Sciences Installs Aiphone Emergency Towers

Toronto’s Baycrest Health Sciences Installs Aiphone Emergency Towers

IX Series improves parking lot security for campus employees and visitors

2 Dead After Shooting at Grambling State University

2 Dead After Shooting at Grambling State University

A student and visitor were found dead in the courtyard between two dorms early Wednesday morning.

San Jose State Installs New Gunshot Detection System, Surveillance

San Jose State Installs New Gunshot Detection System, Surveillance

San Jose State University is reviewing their newly installed security system that includes gunshot detection and license plate readers.

Security and Tensions Are High Ahead of Richard Spencers Speech at UF

Security and Tensions Are High Ahead of Richard Spencer's Speech at UF

Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for the event.

University Hack Leaves Professors

University Hack Leaves Professors' Data Vulnerable

A University of Kansas student was able to use a keystroke logger to gain access to a professor's computers and change his grades.

The glass and glazing industries have come a long way in the past few years, developing protective systems to better contain fire and therefore assist safe evacuation.

Wrightstyle and School Fire Safety

The glass and glazing industries have come a long way in the past few years, developing protective systems to better contain fire and therefore assist safe evacuation.

Texas Tech Shooting Leaves One Officer Dead

Texas Tech Shooting Leaves One Officer Dead

A shooting at the Texas Tech University Police Department left one officer dead.

Innovation and Sustainability Showcased at ASIS

Innovation and Sustainability Showcased at ASIS

Securitron displayed several eco-friendly products at the show, while Adams Rite unveiled their new cutting-edge exit devices.

Traka Announces Integration with Open Options’ DNA Fusion Software

Traka Announces Integration with Open Options’ DNA Fusion Software

The new software can be used in retail, K-12, higher education, warehouse management, and more.

Vicon Delivers Complete IP Surveillance Upgrade to Delaware Valley School District

Vicon Delivers Complete IP Surveillance Upgrade to Delaware Valley School District

New Valerus VMS achieves school’s security objectives

ASIS Sees New Solutions for Protection from Severe Weather and Other Threats

ASIS Sees New Solutions for Protection from Severe Weather and Other Threats

Security companies are working to protect campuses, students and faculty during extreme weather

Great Campus Security Solutions at ASIS

Great Campus Security Solutions at ASIS

Last week at ASIS, several companies had great products for the Campus Security vertical. Here are just a few of the best items we saw while attending the show.

Over 100 schools in Fulton County School System will install an Avigilon surveillance system with Avigilon Appearance Search technology to enhance student safety

Self-Learning Video Analytics Selected to Protect Schools in Atlanta

Over 100 schools in Fulton County School System will install an Avigilon surveillance system with Avigilon Appearance Search technology to enhance student safety

How using RFID can help prevent fatal accidents during evacuations

Sure Evacuation with RFID

How using RFID can help prevent fatal accidents during evacuations

Pennsylvania High School to Install Several Security Upgrades

Pennsylvania High School to Install Several Security Upgrades

The Erie School District will be installing nearly 350 security cameras at the high school, as part of the new upgrade plan.

A+ Technology & Security Solutions Announces Series of Security Preparedness

A+ Technology & Security Solutions Announces Security Preparedness Seminars

Long Island systems integrator launches free security education line-up; works with law enforcement professionals, local school districts and businesses to help with security preparedness

The Secret to More Efficient Campus Security System Planning and Maintenance

The Secret to More Efficient Campus Security System Planning and Maintenance

Lowering costs and mitigating security risks

On November 1, Campus Security & Life Safety magazine will be hosting its very first summit

Campus Security & Life Safety Summit 2017

On November 1, Campus Security & Life Safety magazine will be hosting its very first summit

Beginning on July 1, students who have their permits to carry concealed weapons can also bring their guns along with them while on campus.

Campus Carry Has Begun in Georgia and Kansas

Beginning on July 1, students who have their permits to carry concealed weapons can also bring their guns along with them while on campus.

“Yes, HAL. Open the Quad Bay Doors.”

:“Yes, HAL. Open the Quad Bay Doors.”

In today’s world, emergency communications and notifications are not necessarily specific “systems”, but an ecosystem of various systems, procedures and protocols making up a solution, designed to provide a uniform command-and-control response to specific emergency conditions.

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