Mesa Police Department launches state-of-the-art RTCC with Genetec Security Center, Citigraf, and Clearance

Genetec announced that the Mesa, Arizona Police Department (MPD) has launched a state-of-the-art real-time crime center (RTCC) based on Genetec™ Security Center, Genetec Citigraf™, and Genetec Clearance™. Within the first 12 months of the opening of the RTCC, the MPD solved more than 930 felony and 640 misdemeanor cases and recovered over 268 stolen vehicles while expediting their emergency response, improving situational awareness, and building collaboration in the community of its 550,000 residents.

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Emerson Launches Exit and Emergency Lighting Systems

Emerson announced the Appleton™ HEX LED Series of egress lighting comprised of a selection of exit and emergency exit signs, exit sign/emergency lighting combination systems, and lamps-only emergency lighting systems, with emergency models featuring 90-minute battery backup as required by OSHA, NFPA, and the NEC. During an evacuation, the rugged lighting systems deliver lifesaving illumination in hostile industrial environments, such as oil refineries, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plants, chemical processing areas, and water and wastewater treatment facilities, enabling employees to escape safely from danger.

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Allegion Named the Official Mobile Credential Provider at CBORD UGC

Allegion will be exhibiting and demonstrating mobile credentials and access control solutions at the CBORD User Group Conference (booth #309), an annual event where CBORD customers network, learn and share ideas. As the platinum sponsor of the conference, Allegion is the official mobile credential provider at this event, giving attendees the unique opportunity to engage with and experience the conference using Allegion’s mobile credential in their Apple or Google Wallets.

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Interface Shares Best Practices to Fight Retail Crime

Strengthen Connectivity

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest National Retail Security Survey, retail crime represented $112.1 billion in losses in 2022. To bring attention to this crucial issue, October 26 has been designated as ‘Fight Retail Crime Day’. In support of the NRF’s initiative, Interface Systems offers retailers best practices to fight retail crime. As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, so do retailers’ prevention efforts. When asked about resource allocation to address today’s risks, over half (53%) of NRF survey respondents said they have increased their technology and software solution budgets in the past year.

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Teledyne FLIR Partners with REP Marketing Solutions

Teledyne FLIR announce a partnership with REP Marketing Solutions (REPMS). As a manufacturers’ representative, REPMS will now offer FLIR’s multi-layered physical security solutions to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Founded in 2010, REPMS is a group of technically proficient professionals from all segments of the security industry, including distribution, corporate end-user IT help desk, project management, systems integration and product design. Working through a network of authorized dealers and distributors, REPMS provides complete pre-sale and post-sale technical assistance, product demonstration and training and sales support.

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Introducing SPCevo and SPC Connect 4.0: acre security’s Latest Intrusion Detection Innovations Unveiled at SECTECH

acre security announced its latest hardware and software solutions, SPCevo and SPC Connect 4.0, which will be prominently featured at this week’s SECTECH Security Event in Sweden. SPCevo represents the next evolution in acre security’s intrusion detection line of controllers, offering improved performance, higher powered power supplies, and auxiliary power distribution. In addition, existing SPC controllers can be easily migrated to the new SPCevo series.

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TDSi Launches Updated GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control Unit

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces an update to its GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control System, which now includes up to 12 Doors as standard thanks to a firmware update. Firmware version 3.9 now enables the inclusion of 12 doors (up from eight previously) without the need for a license dongle, while only one dongle is now required from 12 doors up to the control unit’s maximum of 44 doors.

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New Genetec Research Shows Cybersecurity Concerns Continue to Rise Among Physical Security Professionals

As October brings cybersecurity awareness month into the spotlight, new research conducted by Genetec reveals that cybersecurity remains a key concern for physical security experts. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security leaders from around the world, the research shows that while organizations are putting in place new processes to protect themselves, the level of concern about potential cyber threats continues to increase.

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Actility Boosts Its Middle East IoT Footprint

Actility unveils its strategic initiative to deepen its footprint in the rapidly burgeoning Middle East IoT market, recognizing the pivotal role of LPWAN IoT deployments in this key region. IoT in the Middle East is witnessing an impressive trajectory. According to Business Market Insights, the Middle East & Africa IoT market is expected to grow from US$ 43.99 billion in 2023 to US$ 241.65 billion by 2030

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Urban Outfitters Inc. Partners with Brivo to Enhance Employee and Visitor Security Across National Distribution Centers

Brivo PropTech Breakthrough

Urban Outfitters announced a partnership with Brivo to modernize its physical security systems. Brivo is the global leader of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies. Known for whimsical products and distinctive store designs, URBN has over 562 stores and 23,000 employees across North America.

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Camden Door Controls Enters the Latin American Market & Appoints William Mejia as Latam Sales Manager

Camden Door Controls 30th Anniversary Logo

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce its entry into the Latin American (LATAM) market. The new regional sales manager, William Mejia, will oversee sales of Camden products to the entire LATAM region, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. He will also be providing first-level customer support in both Spanish and English.

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New Altronix NetWay Adapter Powers Two Security Devices Simultaneously

Altronix announces its new NetWay3024P compact PoE adapter. The NetWay3024P utilizes a PoE+ input, to provide simultaneous 24VDC and PoE/PoE+ over a single structured cable to a wide range of devices including PoE cameras, external microphones, sensors, control boards, switching equipment, and more.

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Northern Coalfields Limited Collaborates with Syook, Abeeway, and Actility to Elevate Mine Worker Safety

NCL (Northern Coalfields Limited), a flagship subsidiary of Coal India and a significant contributor to the nation’s coal production and electricity generation, has taken a monumental step in ensuring the safety of its mine workers. The company has successfully deployed an avant-garde IoT worker safety solution, “Suraksha Kavach” (Safety Guard), in collaboration with Syook, Abeeway, and Actility.

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Teledyne FLIR Expands Lepton Thermal Camera Series with an Ultra-Wide 160-degree Field of View

Teledyne FLIR announced the Lepton UW, the world’s first micro-thermal camera module with an ultrawide 160-degree field of view (FOV) that is small enough to fit on the tip of a finger. The new ultra-wide module provides unbeatable size, weight, and performance for applications requiring a wide field of view, including fire detection, process monitoring, and people counting.

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AU10TIX Global Identity Fraud Report Pinpoints Economic Recovery and Inflation as Drivers of 44% Surge in North American Organized ID Fraud

North America and APAC big are targets of fraud

AU10TIX released its Q2 2023 Global Identity Fraud Report. Drawing insights from millions of transactions processed in 249 countries from April to June 2023, the report identifies emerging regional and industry-specific patterns of ID fraud. Most notably, there has been a 44% increase in organized ID fraud in North America compared to preceding quarters. This upsurge is believed to be driven by the ongoing economic recovery and inflationary pressures, particularly in the US market, which are emboldening professional ID fraud syndicates.

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Wrap Technologies Launches Nationwide “Don’t Hurt Those Already Hurting” Campaign

Wrap Technologies announced the launch of a new national campaign, “Don’t Hurt Those Already Hurting.” The initiative aims to bring together law enforcement agencies throughout the country to promote and support local mental health related community programs. As part of this campaign, Wrap will roll out a series of partnerships with law enforcement agencies across the US.

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Interface Integrates i3 Cloud Video Platform with Its Monitoring Centers

Interface Systems actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses today announced that it has expanded its customer offering by integrating the i3 International cloud-based video management and analytics platform into its interactive Security Operations Centers (iSOCs). Interface iSOCs can now leverage real-time security camera feeds or access recorded footage captured by the i3 platform.

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Morse Watchmans’ Virtual Law Enforcement HQ Showcases Key and Asset Control Solutions

Morse Watchmans to launch the Virtual Law Enforcement HQ (HQ), an interactive experience that demonstrates how the company’s key control and asset management solutions can be applied within police agencies to create a verifiable chain of custody and facilitate heighted levels of security. Online visitors are invited to tour the interactive Morse Watchmans Virtual Law Enforcement HQ to view the various asset management and key control applications for law enforcement.

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Dedrone Announces DedroneBeyond, Enabling Drones as First Responders

Dedrone announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR). Currently in active testing programs in Michigan and Alabama, DedroneBeyond safely enables drones to fly without the need for human visual observers.

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