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Amtrak Protects Maintenance Facilities With Cisco IP-Based Video Surveillance

By Brent Dirks
The convergence of physical security systems with an IP network is going strong in the urban/homeland security sector. Case in point: Amtrak, the largest provider of passenger rail service in the country, recently announced it will use Cisco's video surveillance system to better protect maintenance yards in Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif.
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Institutional & Event Security

A Monumental Task

One of the most chilling aspects of the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon was the terrorists' choice of targets: facilities that represent the pinnacle of U.S. security and prosperity. Striking a blow to two such important icons was a frighteningly effective way for the extremists to make their point. Since then, the need to protect U.S. monuments -- and other important American symbols -- has become increasingly clear. One of the nation's highest-profile monuments has always been the Statue of Liberty, which, over the last few years, has been experiencing a major security upgrade.
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Transportation & Port Security

Southwest Pilots Launch TSA Demonstration Project To Test Biometric Screening

Recently, a Southwest Airlines pilot was the first aircrew member to be screened by the Transportation Security Administration using an advanced biometric screening system. The TSA-approved demonstration project called SecureScreen will utilize biometrics to positively identify aircrew members, making the screening process more secure and more efficient.
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Retail & Banking Security

Connecticut Bank Uses DVRs To Collect Evidence, Pinpoint Potential

Union Savings Bank has selected 3VR as its enterprise standard for intelligent video management, with integration services provided by United Alarm Services. Story...

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News Brief

DHS Announces Grants To Prevent Radiological/Nuclear Attack In Metropolitan New York City Area
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced approximately $29 million in grants to prevent a radiological/nuclear attack in the New York City (NYC) metropolitan area by enhancing regional capabilities to detect and interdict illicit radioactive materials.
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The Listening Post With Dan Verton
Watch the latest collaboration between Security Products and Homeland Security Television. In this episode of The Listening Post with Dan Verton, representatives from videoNEXT discuss the technology that keeps us all safe.
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Events Calendar

October 29-30, ISC East 2008, New York City
ISC East features more than 400 leading companies and innovative newcomers with every type of solution for any security need.
November 18-19, U.S. Maritime Security Expo, Long Beach, Calif.
The U.S. Maritime Security Expo event will showcase companies in the exhibit hall with technologies, products and services designed to help with port expansion, modernization and maintenance, congestion and the additional security requirements that port expansion creates.