SJA Security Spotlight: Retail security during the holidays; A "forever learner" approach!
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Information, Analysis and Insights for Manufacturers, Installers and Senior Security Professionals in the Americas.
Leveraging LPR to enhance crime prevention
Investment in license plate recognition (LPR) can help to protect people, stop loss and reduce violence this holiday season, says Bobby Haskins , Vice President of Retail Partnerships at Auror .
The holiday season is here. Black Friday sales have been and gone, security risks have been assessed and plans have been established by security professionals to provide retailers with the best protection over this joyous, but tense, part of the year.
It’s needed – retail crime is a focus area for leadership around the world. It’s impacting on-shelf availability and profit like never before.
However, beyond the dollars and cents, the risk is higher when it comes to people and their safety. Learn more...
Embracing a “forever learner” philosophy in security
Brian K. Tuskan ?? , Vice President, Chief Security Officer at ServiceNow speaks about his move from law enforcement to the private sector and why he leads with empathy.
"I am the Vice President, Chief Security Officer for ServiceNow and I manage all global physical security and safety at the organization," said Tuskan.
"ServiceNow is a cloud-based platform company that provides workflow automation and we are branching out into the realms of AI and machine learning to help businesses streamline their operations, improve service delivery and increase productivity.
"It’s so great to be at a technology company that helps to keep organizations’ workflows simple." Read here...
Drones and the future of public safety
Don Redmond , Vice President of Advanced Public Safety Projects at BRINC Drones explains how drones can be utilized as first responders.
On 1 October 2017, disaster struck Las Vegas, Nevada when a gunman opened fire into the crowd at the Route 91 music festival.
The tragedy was an operational nightmare for law enforcement agencies responding to the shooting, taking over one and a half hours for first responders to reach the scene and secure the area.
This tragedy impressed upon BRINC Founder Blake Resnick the importance of readily available operational intelligence for these incredibly dangerous scenarios. Click here to read...
Executive protection for the reluctant principal
Harry Arruda, CBCP , CEO of Cooke & Associates explores how to transform even the most hesitant and unsure principals into supporters of executive protection.
For the most part, reluctant principals have nothing innately against security professionals.
They have perceptions based on personal experience, the media, word of mouth and so on. Changing their mind is a gradual and delicate process.
While every event or moment in a protection assignment is important, an executive protection professional or firm should also focus on the long term: changing the client’s view of executive protection agents, identifying the benefits of advances/close protection/drivers and demonstrating how we can make their lives easier. Find out more...
Project Focus: Florida stadium security enhanced with under vehicle surveillance
ISS - Intelligent Security Systems has announced the successful deployment of its SecurOS UVSS (Under Vehicle Surveillance System) at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
ISS says that it deployed its UVSS units at the stadium’s loading docks and athlete/performer entries to scan all vehicles entering the facility.
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The SecurOS UVSS is a compact solution specially designed to screen the undercarriage of vehicles for explosives, illegal contraband, damages/anomalies and other prohibited items.
In addition to providing high-quality undercarriage scans, the UVSS can also be integrated with license plate recognition (LPR) and access control systems to provide a comprehensive solution for vehicle ingress and egress in a wide variety of operating environments. Discover more...
Product Focus: Axis Communications releases multidirectional cameras with deep learning
Axis Communications has announced the release of three multidirectional cameras that the company says offer four streams at up to 4K per channel.
According to the company, the cameras are ideal for wide area surveillance, including?day/night functionality and 360° infrared illumination for clear, reflection-free footage and excellent image quality even in low light or complete darkness.
Axis claims that the AXIS P3735-PLE delivers 4*2 MP at 30 fps per channel,?the AXIS P3737-PLE delivers 4*5 MP at 20 fps per channel, while?the AXIS P3738-PLE delivers 4*4K at 15 fps per channel.
These?compact cameras can be recess mounted for discreet surveillance or mounted in ceilings for complete 360°?coverage. Read more...
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