
January 06, 2009 - CCTV
‘Smart’ Surveillance System May Tag Suspicious Or Lost PeopleEngineers at Ohio State University are developing a computerized surveillance system that, when completed, will attempt to recognize whether a person on the street is acting suspiciously or appears to be lost.
January 06, 2009 - Homeland Security
Texas College Police Deploy Mobile Data SystemBIO-key International Inc., a provider of finger-based biometric identification and wireless public safety, recently announced a contract award from the Collin College Police Department in Texas to deploy MobileCop, BIO-key's wireless query and messaging solution for law enforcement.
January 06, 2009 - Industry Events
ASIS International Releases CSO American National StandardASIS International has released its first American National Standard, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) Organizational American National Standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the new CSO Standard is based on the ASIS CSO Guideline.

The U.S. water supply is generally considered among the best and safest in the world. However, many water and security experts agree that it offers an attractive target for terrorists, and that threats could come from either contamination or from disruption of the distribution system. More
The combination of security and efficiency can sometimes appear to be the equivalent of oil and water. We have all felt the delays associated with tightening security procedures at government buildings and facilities. Depending on the location, these delays can sometimes last 10 to 30 minutes—or more. For people who enter these facilities regularly, this burden can have a large impact on their day. More
A full family of 4, 8 and 16 channel H.264 compression based 40H series entry-level DVRs offer real-time recording in 4 and 8 channel models and half real-time recording in 16 channel model.
1 channel of audio, VGA output, Spot output are part of standard features, and the Network Client Viewer, Central Management Software and Internet Explorer client are included as standard software.
SECURITY CHINA is the largest and the most authoritative security show in Asia,which is organized by China Security & Protection Industry Association (CSPIA). SECURITY CHINA has been gradually developing to be a market focused professional exhibition. The total area has grown to 50,000 sq.m and 3000 booths. The total number of visitors has exceeded 90,000.
The EnviroAlert EA800 provides flexible critical wireless environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity and/or water of multiple locations. With complete data logging history, graphical LCD interface, and freezer/cooler defrost time delay, the EA800 excels in industrial, commercial and residential applications.
Accepting up to 4 wireless and 4 hard-wired (including 4-20mA) sensors, the form C relay output can be integrated to existing alarm panels, bells, dialers, etc. Relays may be energized or de-energized. The EA800 is available through distributors worldwide.
When you install a carbon monoxide detector, wouldn’t it be great to know it’s offering the protection it promises? The CO1224T detector from System Sensor now offers RealTest™: a true functional CO test — the first of its kind. With RealTest, a simple short spray of canned CO is all it takes to know the detector is doing its job.
Car thieves would be well-advised to steer clear of Brussels, Belgium, where a new license-plate recognition system is helping to detect stolen vehicles.
Many of us arrive at the airport extra early, not simply to catch our flights, but to factor in getting through security.
Modern security networks are a complex collection of thermal cameras, CCTV cameras, fence sensors, video management devices and myriad other technologies.