Safety and Security

ASIS Launches Call for Proposals and Reviewers GSX 2026

ASIS International announce the opening of its Call for Proposals for the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026, inviting industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to submit cutting-edge presentations across critical security domains. Additionally, the association is seeking distinguished security professionals to serve as proposal reviewers, furthering the conference’s commitment to delivering exceptional educational content.

Genetec Cloudrunner Mobile For Field Vehicle Investigations

Genetec Inc. announced the launch of Genetec Cloudrunner™ Mobile, a companion app for its vehicle-centric investigation system, Genetec Cloudrunner. Designed for law enforcement and security professionals, the app extends Cloudrunner’s investigative capabilities to the field, giving users faster access to critical vehicle data and alerts wherever they are.

A History Of Transformative Innovation

From the very beginning, Salto’s purpose has been clear: make access smart, simple, and universal. The company pioneered the first wire-free, networked smart locking system, eliminating the complexity and cost of traditional wired solutions. Its innovations—such as the Salto Virtual Network (SVN), wireless systems, and mobile access—reshaped the industry.

Salto Celebrates 25 Years Of Inspired Access

Salto celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. Marking a quarter-century of innovation, the company continues to redefine how people experience secure, seamless access in every type of environment. Founded with a bold, disruptive vision, Salto set out to create universal, wire-free, and networked smart locking systems.

Hartford Police Expand Camera Network To Boost Real-Time Crime Center Results

The Hartford Police Department’s Capital City Command Center (C4), a modern Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) focused on real-time investigations and improving case solvability, is expanding its partnership with Axis Communications. HPD will deploy cameras at 50 new intersections, increasing coverage across key locations and enhancing the department’s ability to convert live video into actionable intelligence.

Where Purpose Abounds In The Security Business

Although Godfather 3 is a mere shadow of the first two epic films, one quote that resonates for many of us fans of the series that interestingly continues to apply to our world is: “Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in”. Such is the nature of life in the Security and Fire Life Safety industries and has certainly been my path, one for which I am grateful.

Regulatory Shifts Accelerate M&A In Security And Fire

In recent years, regulatory pressure has grown for companies in the security, fire protection, and alarm industries. From new fire codes to cybersecurity requirements and licensing updates, compliance has become more complex and more expensive than ever before. For many business owners, this environment is not only a challenge but also a turning point.

Selling Security To Every Personality Type: Analyticals

After exploring the bold Drivers and big-picture Expressives, we now turn to a very different kind of buyer: the Analytical. Analyticals are logical, cautious, and detail-oriented. They don’t make quick decisions — instead, they want evidence, process, and accuracy. If you rush them or push too hard, they’ll back away or quietly disappear.

ULTRALOQ Expands Smart Home Reach With New Bolt Z-Wave Smart Lock

ULTRALOQ announced the general availability of Bolt Z-Wave, designed to integrate seamlessly with Z-Wave ecosystems including Alarm.com, Home Assistant, SmartThings, and other leading hubs. Bolt Z-Wave brings ULTRALOQ’s trusted performance to more homes and property types with Z-Wave Plus V2 certification, SmartStart for effortless setup, and Z-Wave Long Range for broader coverage and improved responsiveness.

How SAPOL Is Modernising System Health With Ronin

In today’s law enforcement landscape, agencies face mounting pressure to deliver faster, smarter responses while managing extensive surveillance networks. The ability to detect and resolve system faults before they impact frontline operations is now mission critical. For South Australia Police (SAPOL)—one of Australia’s largest public safety networks—surveillance uptime is about more than security.

Hennepin County Launches ASAP Service to Improve Emergency Response

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has officially launched ASAP (Automated Secure Alarm Protocol) Service, a digital alarm system that automates the exchange of alarm information between alarm-monitoring companies and emergency communications centers (ECCs).

Trackforce Launches ReportPro AI To Elevate Security Incident Reporting With Real-Time AI Assistance 

Trackforce, the leading security workforce management platform, announced the launch of ReportPro AI within its TrackTik platform, an industry-first enhancement to incident reporting designed for guards, supervisors, and compliance teams. By combining real-time language support, instant executive summaries, and transparent audit trails, ReportPro AI enables security teams to save time, improve accuracy, and meet rising client and regulatory expectations.

i-PRO Introduces Active Guard Version 3.0 With Generative AI

I-PRO Co., Ltd, (formerly Panasonic Security), a global leader in professional security and public safety solutions, announced Version 3.0 of i-PRO Active Guard, the company’s AI-powered intelligent search software. This latest release introduces free text search powered by generative AI, enabling security teams to interact with video management systems (VMS) using natural language and everyday expressions for filtering instead of only predefined attributes.

Go West, Young Man

“I’ve been teaching people how to sell security systems for years; I can do this.” Those were my famous last words to my wife before we began our journey from employees to entrepreneurs.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming had become a magnet for the rich and famous—Harrison Ford, the Rockefellers, Sandra Bullock, among others, called it home. In the 1990’s, however, builders were busy with new golf course communities and ski-in/ski-out developments…and every one of them needed security systems.