Safety and Security
New Goals, New Responsibilities: The Evolving Role Of The Security Operator
Twenty years ago, operators were focused on monitoring video feeds, locking and unlocking doors, and responding to alarms. However, security professionals today are doing more than monitoring feeds in a control room. They’re increasingly embedded in the core of organizational operations, playing a visible, strategic role beyond traditional surveillance.
Transforming Physical Access Control: Zero Trust, Mobile Credentials, and the New Security Paradigm
In the last decade, the physical access control market has undergone a seismic shift. What was once a relatively static industry dominated by Prox cards and legacy badge systems has transformed into a dynamic ecosystem centered on cybersecurity principles, mobile-first solutions, and intelligent integrations. A major catalyst in this transformation is the adoption of Zero Trust security principles, which are now reshaping how organizations protect not just digital assets but physical spaces as well.
HID Unveils Next-Generation FIDO Hardware And Centralized Management At Scale
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution— designed to help organizations deploy and manage passkeys at the enterprise scale.
Delta Scientific Launches DSC50 “S” Barrier: A Game-Changer For Temporary Urban Protection
Motivated by recent public safety challenges and a mounting global awareness of vehicular threats, Delta’s engineering team designed the DSC50 “S” Barrier to provide rapid, visually cohesive, and budget-sensitive protection for municipalities, venue operators, and security leaders.
Acoem Appoints Edwin Brennen To Lead North American Gunshot Detection Channel Strategy
Acoem announced the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Brennen as Business Development Manager for its ATD (Acoustic Threat Detection) team. With more than 35 years of experience across public sector technology and electronic security, Brennen will lead Acoem’s channel partner development efforts in North America.
From Smart To Autonomous: How An “AI Home” Will Redefine Security Expectations
Picture this. You step out of your bedroom at 6 a.m. and the hallway lights glow to 35 percent—enough to guide you without the morning glare. The coffee machine hums, the thermostat nudges two degrees warmer, and the security system silently shifts from sleep to awake mode. You never touched a keypad, never opened an app. The platform simply knows your weekday routine, predicts what you need next, and keeps a watch out for the unexpected.
Simplex Incident Manager Supports Proactive Fire Alarm Maintenance And Emergency Response
Johnson Controls launches Simplex Incident Manager, a complete web-based fire alarm management workstation for campuses and large facilities. This next-generation workstation from Johnson Controls includes an advanced interface and feature set that enhances the fire alarm management experience, helping facility teams keep their buildings protected around the clock.
Kidde Commercial Introduces Evolve Series Fire Alarm Systems To Right-Size Fire Safety
Kidde Commercial launched the Evolve fire alarm platform, a next-generation control panel that introduces enterprise-level fire safety capabilities and sophistication for small to mid-sized environments. Evolve packages best-in-class performance with simplified installation and operation, meeting the needs of a growing market segment prioritizing enhanced protection and ease of use and adding an important tool for safety professionals, specifying engineers and installers.
Boon Edam Unveils Portable Forklift-Ready Security Entrance
Boon Edam introduces the Turnlock 100 Mobile Platform, a new mobile security solution combining the proven performance of a Boon Edam full-height turnstile with a heavy-duty, forklift-ready base for easy transportation and deployment.
Garrett Updates Iconic Super ScannerV Hand-Held Metal Detector
Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announced that it had begun taking orders for its newly released Garrett Guide™ detector, and that the product details and accessories are now live and available for purchase on garrett.com and GarrettDirect.
Built To Adapt: The Case For Open Architecture In Public Safety Operations
Public safety agencies are under growing pressure to respond quickly and effectively to increasingly complex challenges—from cyber threats and physical security incidents to natural disasters such as extreme weather events.
Texas A&M Modernizes Campus Parking With Genetec AutoVu ALPR
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that Texas A&M University is successfully using Genetec AutoVu™automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to modernize its parking enforcement system.
Securing The Unpredictable: Physical Security In The Era Of Nomadic Events
The events landscape is changing. The days of gatherings that were venue-bound and predictable are long gone. The number of nomadic or “random” events has increased in recent years, including pop-up festivals, neighborhood park performances, city-wide outdoor events (such as marathons) or even unplanned protests that appear with little notice. These gatherings pose a serious threat to physical security since many are driven by social media and a desire for unusual experiences.
Berrien Springs Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes To Proactively Mitigate Gun-Related Violence
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Berrien Springs Public Schools (BSPS) in Michigan to mitigate gun-related violence.
iProov Joins UK Home Office Research And Experience At UK Maritime Ports
iProov, the world’s leading provider of science-based solutions for biometric identity verification, was selected and participated, as one of four suppliers, for the UK Home Office research and development environment trials between December 2024 and February 2025 to enhance security and efficiency for at UK maritime ports. One of the most important goals of the trials was to help identify innovative solutions that could be considered for introduction for border control processes for people in vehicles.
Legrand, Schneider Electric And Siemens Launch Interest Group For NR+ Connectivity Standard
Global leaders in smart building technology, namely Legrand, Schneider Electric and Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced the formation of a strategic interest group to tackle critical challenges in providing ultra-resilient and interoperable wireless connectivity everywhere in buildings using the new NR+ technology standard. Supported by wireless industry experts such as last mile semiconductor, Nordic Semiconductor ASA, DSR Corporation and Wirepas, and embedded security expert Kudelski IoT, these companies aim to establish NR+, the new technology standard purpose-built for IoT, as the interoperable connectivity for digital buildings.
ZeroEyes And Advantech Partner To Expand Delaware State University Campus Security With ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection Platform
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced Delaware State University (DSU) has integrated ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection technology and situational awareness platform into its multi-layered security system. This deployment was facilitated by Delaware-based Advantech, a global leader in embedded and automation solutions for AIoT system integrators.
ZeroEyes Releases Annual Gun Violence Report
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced the release of its annual Gun Violence Report, offering a deep dive into the landscape of gun-related incidents across the United States. This analysis extends beyond mass fatality events, providing a more nuanced understanding of when, where, and why shootings occur.
i-PRO Secures E&I Cooperative Services Contract To Deliver Advanced Security Solutions To Educational Institutions
i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global leader in professional security solutions for security and public safety, today announced that it has been awarded E&I Cooperative Services Contract #EI00470. This agreement provides over 6,000 member institutions of E&I Cooperative Services with streamlined access to i-PRO’s advanced security systems and services through a cost-effective and statutory-compliant procurement process.
Napco Introduces New StarLink Signal Strength / Site Survey Tool
Napco Security Technologies Inc. is pleased to introduce the NAPCO StarLink SLE-MAX2-DEMO, a sophisticated but easy-to-use tool with its StarLink Max 2 Dual Sim Commercial Fire Communicators. It’s designed for two key purposes: performing site surveys or sales demos. First, it visually demonstrates the Communicator’s ability to switch between carriers quickly & second, it displays signal quality for both cell networks to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and more discerning potential customers.