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Learn how a state-of-the-art fire alarm and emergency notification system, installed across more than 20 facilities for a Minnesota school district, earned Custom Alarm SDM’s inaugural Project of the Year Award.

Central stations and the monitoring professionals who work there offer inspiration and exemplary ideas to the security industry, through their knowledge, work and achievements.  

SIA released an analysis of the new developments in New Orleans, stating the technology “remains a post-incident investigative tool to aid identification — but not confirm identities.”

Located near Geneva on the Swiss-French border, the CERN’s security team employs Iris ID’s advanced iris recognition solution to maintain the safety and security of the facility, its invaluable assets, and the host of renowned international scientists and staff registered for access to the facility.

Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed more than 1,000 respondents from across North America and beyond.

A 2MP dome camera installed by LaMarco Systems captured images of the suspect fleeing in an alleyway moments after the massacre. 

The study examined four communities that had adopted the Model Alarm Ordinance, developed by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition in association with industry and leaders in law enforcement.

ECD expands ADI's offerings in the residential A/V and smart home market with a comprehensive portfolio of products from key industry brands.

The Dallas-based market research firm estimates the top five video doorbell brands globally as of the end of 2021 are, in order: Ring, SkyBell, Google’s Nest, smart home provider Vivint and ADT.

Alarms are among the most common calls for service to Bend Police, but over the past five years the vast majority of alarm activations have been false or did not result in a crime report.