Safety and Security
Intrado OneAlert Adds French For Multilingual Enterprises
Intrado has expanded OneAlert with a Canadian French interface for multilingual enterprises and government organizations. The unified platform centralizes emergency and non-emergency notifications across SMS, email, voice, IP endpoints, digital signage and other communication systems while supporting native Enterprise 9-1-1 integration through Intrado’s Emergency Routing Service.
D-Fend Solutions Secures World Cup With EnforceAir
D-Fend Solutions deployed its EnforceAir counter-drone platform across 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities, supporting more than 20 public safety agencies. The RF cyber-takeover technology provided non-kinetic drone mitigation for matches, venues, and critical infrastructure across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Boon Edam Maintains OSHA SHARP Designation For 5 Years
Boon Edam’s North Carolina manufacturing facility has maintained its OSHA SHARP designation for five consecutive years, recognizing its continued commitment to workplace safety and health. The facility supports safety through employee-led committees, ongoing training, near-miss reporting, and continuous process evaluations. The milestone reflects Boon Edam’s focus on making safety an integral part of its manufacturing culture while producing security entrances and architectural revolving doors for commercial and critical infrastructure markets.
MLK Community Healthcare Installs Athena AI Weapons Detection
MLK Community Healthcare has deployed the Athena Security Apollo 500 AI-powered weapons detection system to improve safety for patients, visitors, and healthcare workers. The walk-through concealed weapons detection platform supports California’s AB 2975 workplace violence prevention requirements while enabling efficient entry screening with minimal disruption. The deployment reinforces the hospital’s commitment to creating a safer healthcare environment through advanced AI-powered security technology.
Bonner Springs–Edwardsville USD 204 Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection
Bonner Springs–Edwardsville USD 204 has deployed the ZeroEyes AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform to strengthen school security across its campuses. Funded through the Kansas Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant Program, the solution integrates with existing security cameras to detect visibly brandished firearms, verify threats through the ZeroEyes Operations Center, and deliver real-time alerts to school personnel and law enforcement.
Unison Risk Advisors Partners With ZeroEyes
The partnership expands access to AI-driven firearm detection technology, helping organizations strengthen workplace violence preparedness and proactive security strategies. Unison Risk Advisors (Unison) has announced a partnership with ZeroEyes to […]
Kidde Commercial Launches MiniLaser Intelligent Aspirating Smoke Detector
Kidde Commercial has launched MiniLaser, a compact single-zone aspirating smoke detector built on ModuLaser technology. Featuring AI-powered ClassiFire detection, simplified installation, flexible pipe configurations, and UL 268 7th Edition certification, MiniLaser provides reliable early fire detection for server rooms, control rooms, elevator shafts, clean rooms, and other critical environments while reducing installation and lifecycle costs.
lir Showcases Advanced Fire Detection Technology
Flir will showcase its latest Early Fire Detection solutions and firefighting technologies at NFPA 2026. The company’s A-series thermal monitoring cameras provide automated pre-ignition alerts, while its K-series handheld cameras support firefighters in low-visibility conditions. Flir’s solutions are designed to help organizations detect fire risks earlier, improve situational awareness, and strengthen overall safety and emergency response capabilities.
LakeComm 911 Automates Alarm Processing With ASAP Service
LakeComm 911 has implemented ASAP Service to automate alarm processing across its emergency communications center, eliminating manual phone calls and improving CAD dispatch efficiency. Serving 30 agencies in Illinois, the center is expected to save up to 133 hours monthly while improving response speed, accuracy, and telecommunicator workload management.
Salto Brings Room Key In Apple Wallet To Hospitality Industry
Salto has introduced support for room key in Apple Wallet, allowing hotel guests to access rooms and shared spaces using iPhone and Apple Watch devices. Integrated with the Salto Space platform, the solution streamlines check-in processes, reduces reliance on physical keycards, and enhances convenience, security, and operational efficiency for hospitality operators and guests.
40 Leadenhall Elevates Security With Genetec
40 Leadenhall has implemented Genetec Security Center and Mission Control to create a unified smart building environment in London’s insurance district. The deployment integrates cameras, access control, automation workflows, and mobile credentials to improve operational efficiency, occupant safety, and visitor experiences throughout the landmark commercial developmen
Hidden Level Demonstrates Passive RF Sensing At SOF Week 2026
Hidden Level showcased its passive RF sensing and multi-platform counter-UAS integration technologies at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida. The company demonstrated how its low-signature sensing platform enhances situational awareness, detects drone threats without emitting signals, and integrates with leading command-and-control systems to support Special Operations Forces operating in contested environments.
ASAP Service Helps Minnesota 911 Center Speed Response
The Rochester-Olmsted County Emergency Communications Center has implemented ASAP Service to improve emergency response workflows and reduce alarm-handling errors. The standards-based platform automates alarm data delivery directly into CAD systems, helping telecommunicators save time, reduce manual entry, and accelerate emergency dispatch operations.
Oklahoma City Speeds Emergency Response With ASAP Service
Oklahoma City Police Department has implemented ASAP Service to enhance emergency response by automating alarm notifications directly into dispatch systems. The solution reduces response times, minimizes errors, and lowers call volumes, allowing telecommunicators to focus on critical incidents while improving overall efficiency and public safety outcomes.
ZeroEyes Launches ZeroLink For Off-Network AI Gun Detection
ZeroEyes launches ZeroLink, an off-network AI gun detection solution that enables real-time threat detection and situational awareness in remote, mobile, and infrastructure-limited environments.
Shooter Detection Systems Launches SDS Perimeter For Outdoor Gunshot Detection
Shooter Detection Systems launches SDS Perimeter, an outdoor gunshot detection system using AI, acoustic, and infrared sensing. The solution enhances early threat detection and enables faster response across campuses and open environments.
Coweta County 911 Deploys ASAP Technology For Faster Dispatch
Coweta County 911 has implemented Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) technology to digitally transmit alarm notifications into its computer-aided dispatch system. The solution improves emergency call processing speed, reduces transcription errors, and allows telecommunicators to prioritize alarm events more efficiently while supporting faster and more accurate emergency response operations.
HID Debuts Visitor Manager For Healthcare
HID has introduced Visitor Manager for Healthcare, a cloud-based solution designed to strengthen hospital security, streamline visitor check-in and integrate directly with leading EHR systems. The platform supports compliance, real-time location visibility and improved clinician and patient safety across modern healthcare environments.
Shooter Detection Systems Showcases Outdoor Gunshot Detection At ISC West
Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company, will showcase its SDS Perimeter Outdoor Gunshot Detection System at ISC West 2026. The technology extends gunshot detection capabilities to outdoor environments, helping organizations identify threats earlier and respond faster. The company will also present software upgrades and integrations designed to improve situational awareness and security operations.
Turning Strategy Into Performance
I have spoken and written about strategic planning a lot over the past few years; not only the need to have a well-developed plan that looks into revenue, operations management, organizational development and financial management, but the need to execute against that plan and to hold yourself and your team accountable to it. I’ve seen it, lived it, and also had the unfortunate reality of witnessing the aftermath of those who don’t.