We examine the impact of emerging technologies, the resilience of these systems, and the crucial partnership between manufacturers, security integrators and monitoring stations in ensuring public safety during critical events.

Knightscope Inc. announced that it has fulfilled a $1.2 million contract for its K1 Call Boxes following a unanimous 12 to 0 vote by the LA Metro Board.

Knightscope Inc., a developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, announced that it received a $1.25 million contract for its K1 Blue Light Towers and K1 E-Phones.

Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to emergency communication centers (ECCs).

The pandemic has shown the importance of being prepared for unexpected emergencies, and has given emergency communications systems a new role in helping people in the commercial and educational worlds.

SimpliSafe, creator of home security solutions, announced a multi-year partnership with RapidSOS, an emergency response platform developer, to improve emergency response during an alarm event. 

RapidSOS has announced the RapidSOS Partner Network, a community of public safety software companies that deliver their product offerings through the RapidSOS Portal. 

La Cité, Ontario’s largest French-language college, recently upgraded parking lot security on its main Ottawa campus with the installation of 15 IX Series 2 video intercom assistance (or emergency) towers from Aiphone.