Security Management articles from December 2006

Security Management archives from December 2006

Picture of innovation.(Editor's Note)(American Society for Information Science)(Editorial)
December 1, 2006... They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In security, an image can be worth far more if it helps to detect or deter an incident. Advances in the systems that yield such footage were on display at the recent ASIS International Seminar and...

Scientists allege poor nuclear security: a report alleges that concerns raised by security officers at a nuclear plant have been ignored. But guard companies contend that these issues have been addressed.(Intelligence)
December 1, 2006... IN BATTLEFIELDS as diverse as high rises and nuclear plants, contract security companies and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have been warring over who can better protect U.S. infrastructure. The SEIU says that guard companies...

Bullying in Norway? No way.(Intelligence)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... BULLYING IS BAD NEWS for both bully and victim. Studies show that bullies are much more likely to be convicted of a crime later in life than non-bullies, and their prey often become violent themselves--remember that the Columbine attackers...

Spinach crisis leaves bad taste.(Intelligence)
December 1, 2006... IN THE FALL OF 2006, supermarkets and restaurants couldn't even give away spinach, such was the scare that accompanied the linkage of E. coli to a spinach producer in California. Almost 200 people from 26 U.S. states were sickened, and one...

World security equipment sales.(Security Market Trends)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... World Security Equipment Sales (in billions of dollars) 2000 2005 2010 2015 (actual) (actual) (projected) (projected) Mechanical Locks $13 ...

All 97,000 public schools.(to receive hazard-warning radios from Department of Homeland Security)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... ALL 97,000 PUBLIC SCHOOLS in the United States are expected to receive hazard-warning radios, free of charge, from the Department of Homeland Security. Schools will be able to tune in to one of the National Weather Service's more than 950...

Revenue from sales.(chemical and biological detectors)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... REVENUE FROM SALES of chemical and biological detectors surged past $700 million in 2006, and is projected by forecaster Frost & Sullivan to reach $952 million in 2011. Purchases by the U.S. military have driven, and are expected to continue...

Setting standards for canine detection: dogs are increasingly being used to sniff out explosives, but no set of best practices exists for selecting, training, and handling them. SWGDOG hopes to change that.(Homeland Security)(Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal detector Guidelines)
December 1, 2006... WHEN LEADERS in the area of canine scent detection set out to establish best practices and certification standards for their trade, some of them worried that finding consensus would be like herding cats. But the process, begun in 2005 and...

Defining "interoperable" communications.(Department of Homeland Security)
December 1, 2006... IN AN ADDRESS to state legislators earlier this year, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff assured the audience of marked progress in preparation for domestic terrorist attacks or natural disasters, stating that ten...

State perspective--Iowa: interview with David L. Miller.(Homeland Security)(Interview)
December 1, 2006... David L. Miller began his emergency management career as a dispatcher with the Iowa Department of Public Safety in 1974. He then oversaw 911 systems in Oregon and Missouri before returning home in 1989 to join the agency he now heads. He worked...

Worldwide terrorism by tactic.(Homeland Security)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Worldwide Terrorism by Tactic Fatalities Incidents January- Full Year January-September Full Year September ...

38.(NUMBERS)(intelligence fusion centers in United States)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The number of intelligence fusion centers in the U.S., according to the Department of Homeland Security. The centers, run by states or major cities, serve as multijurisdictional hubs for terrorism-related information collection, analysis, and...

Digital cameras protect a local utility: digital cameras, DVRs, and panic buttons for employees are helping to protect a rural electric cooperative.(SMART SOLUTIONS TO SECURITY PROBLEMS)
December 1, 2006... MANY PEOPLE WOULD BE LULLED into complacency by the serenity of the rural Midwestern landscape. Not Jimmy Jester. As director of operations and safety for Co-Mo Electric Cooperative in Tipton, Missouri, he did not want to wait for an incident...

Where have all the guards gone? When absenteeism became a problem at a contract security firm in northern Mexico, the author conducted a study to find out why.(Managing)(Survey)
December 1, 2006... AT MY CONTRACT security firm in northern Mexico, absenteeism was becoming a problem and was costing my company money. While some causes of employee absences are unavoidable, such as long-term sicknesses, funerals, and maternity leave, other...

Discovery rules of the digital age.(Technofile)(new rules relating to electronic evidence discovery)
December 1, 2006... BEGINNING THIS MONTH, new rules regarding the discovery of electronic evidence go into effect, and they are likely to save companies time and money if they have to provide evidence in litigation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These...

Security goes to school.(Technofile)
December 1, 2006... A THIRD OF higher-education institutions has experienced a data loss or theft--in particular grades and exam questions--in the last year, with nine percent reporting a loss or theft of student personal information, which could affect millions...

New in plaintext.(Technofile)(Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks )
December 1, 2006... Many new distributions of Linux are created with a novice who's been weaned on Windows in mind. While older versions relied heavily on the Terminal, a DOS-like screen where commands are typed, newer distributions--and the software that runs on...

Worth a look.(Technofile)
December 1, 2006... Each time a laptop is stolen from a public- or private-sector employee, there is a hue and cry about whether it was encrypted or password protected or otherwise had its data secure from prying eyes. These high-tech solutions sometimes...

Rising threat, diminishing risk.(Behind the Numbers)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Rising Threat, Diminishing Risk The rise of reported vulnerabilites was mitigated this year as those classified as high or critical risk fell from 28 percent in 2005 to just 17 percent in 2006. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Source: Internet...

Security controls.(QUICK BYTES)(recommended security controls for Federal Information Systems)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Security controls. To comply with the government's Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), federal agencies must apply baseline security controls. Since agencies have different mission requirements and operational...

Remote problem.(QUICK BYTES)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Remote problem. Should a disaster such as a flu pandemic hit the United States, many companies will deploy their work forces remotely so that business can continue without jeopardizing the health and welfare of workers. But only about one-third...

State of readiness: learn how Arizona is using training exercises to prepare for both natural disasters and the possibility of a terrorist attack.
December 1, 2006... In January 2005, unusually heavy winter rainstorms melted a snowpack in the mountains of Utah and unleashed a series of floods that gushed across the border into Arizona, just north of the Grand Canyon. The Beaver Dam Wash and the northeast...

Complex protection made easy: how Houston's Greenway Plaza protects its ten office buildings with judicious use of CCTV, access control, and a well-trained officer force.(Commercial Real Estate)(Closed circuit television)
December 1, 2006... As Texas tradition dictates, Houston's Greenway Plaza does nothing by halves--and its security program is no exception. The enormous business campus is watched over by a security and tenant-relations program that does the Lone Star State proud....

Parking aligns with protection.(Parking Lots/Garages)
December 1, 2006... Emanuella Moise finished her work at the office and returned to the garage where she regularly parked her car. Up to that point, it had been a day like any other. But then, when she opened her car door, Moise was attacked from behind. Her...

Maximum security: myriad speakers and exhibits gave attendees the latest in industry trends and solutions.
December 1, 2006... A RECORD CROWD of more than 22,000 security professionals converged in San Diego, California, last September to participate in the ASIS International 52nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits. Standout speakers with cutting-edge perspectives on the...

Congressional wrap-up.(Legal Report)
December 1, 2006... By the time this issue is printed, the 109th Congress will have ended. The following overview highlights the major legislation that passed and looks at security bills that did not make the cut. It should be noted, however, that at press time...

Current legal highlights.(Legal Report)(Statistical table)
December 1, 2006... Current Legal Highlights SOURCE OF LAW BILL/CASE VENUE STATUS Federal Legislation Border Security H.R. 5441 White House Awaiting signature Chemical Facilities H.R. 5411 White House ...

2006-07 ASIS International professional development programs: experience, dedication, and leadership in security education.(Calendar)
December 1, 2006... New advancements. New technologies. New challenges. So much to stay on top of. One thing is certain, professional development in the security industry is a must. Rely on the experienced, dedicated leader in security...

Enemy at the Water Cooler: Real-Life Stories of Insider Threats and Enterprise Security Management Countermeasures.(Book review)
December 1, 2006... ***## Enemy at the Water Cooler: Real-Life Stories of Insider Threats and Enterprise Security Management Countermeasures. By Brian Contos; published by Syngress Publishing, www.syngress.com (Web); 302 pages; $49.95. Even though hacker...

Executive Protection: New Solutions for a New Era.(Book review)
December 1, 2006... ***** Executive Protection: New Solutions for a New Era. By Robert L. Oatman; published by Noble House; available from ASIS International, Item #1694, 703/519-6200 (phone), www.asisonline.org (Web); 243 pages; $30 (ASIS members), $33...

Introduction to Homeland Security, Second Edition.(Book review)
December 1, 2006... ****# Introduction to Homeland Security, Second Edition. By Jane A. Bullock, George D. Haddow, Damon Coppola, Erdem Ergin, Lissa Westerman, and Sarp Yeletaysi; published by Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann; available from ASIS International, Item...

Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals: An Introduction to Network Attack Mitigation with IPS.(Book review)
December 1, 2006... **### Intrusion Prevention Fundamentals: An Introduction to Network Attack Mitigation with IPS. By Earl Carter and Jonathon Hogue; published by Cisco Press, www.ciscopress.com (Web), 287 pages; $50. Intended as an "in-depth technical book"...

Licensed to Kill: Hired Guns in the War on Terror.(Book review)
December 1, 2006... ***** Licensed to Kill: Hired Guns in the War on Terror. By Robert Young Pelton; published by Crown Publishers, www.randomhouse.com (Web); 358 pages; $24. Among the developments in the post-9-11 world has been the expansion of a...

Alarm display.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(Info-Alarm Command Center from SimplexGrinnell for its 4100U fire alarm system)
December 1, 2006... SimplexGrinnell of Westminster, Massachusetts, has introduced the Info-Alarm Command Center, an expanded large-screen panel display and intuitive user interface for use with the Simplex 4100U fire alarm system. Designed to facilitate quick and...

Digital Timer.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(Tempo 2 Universal Two-Stage Digital Timers from Altronix)
December 1, 2006... The new Tempo 2 Universal Two-Stage Digital Timers are designed for applications including timed delayed egress, door prop alarm, door annunciator, and alarm swinger eliminator applications. Made by Altronix of Brooklyn, New York, the timers...

Electronic locking system.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... New from Indianapolis-based Stanley Security Solutions is the IDH MAX 1300 lock, which can be installed in cylindrical or mortise lock applications. All components, including the intelligent system controller, passive infrared, request-to-exit...

CRT monitor.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... The JVC TM-21A2U Flat CRT Color Monitor has superb color reproduction and clear visibility right to the corners of the flat screen. New from JVC Professional Products Company of Wayne, New Jersey, the economical flat monitor is ideal for...

Access control site.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(new web site from DynaLock Corporation)
December 1, 2006... DynaLock Corporation of Bristol, Connecticut, has launched a completely redesigned Web site. Enhanced features include simplified product navigation patterned after its catalog CD-ROM, with comprehensive downloadable PDF brochures, installation...

Tailgate prevention.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(new version of Tailgate from Kouba Systems)
December 1, 2006... Kouba Systems of Bastrop, Texas, has released a new version of the Tailgate with Door Control System, which combines the functions of a local door alarm and a tailgate alarm with door lock control into a single integrated door monitoring and...

Security management.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... DVTel of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, has introduced an open-standard, IP-based security operations center that unifies video, audio, data, access control, and alarm management functionality into one command-and-control center. The iSOC V5...

Building management.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... PCSC of Torrance, California, has introduced a new generation of controllers for the LiNC-Ez building management system. The new NRX controllers feature integrated communication enhancements such as onboard XBee-PRO, LAN, Wi-Fi, and RS-485....

Day/night camera.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(HCD484E day/night camera from Honeywell Inc.)
December 1, 2006... Honeywell of Louisville, Kentucky, has introduced the HCD484E true day/night camera, which features a movable infrared cut filter for optimum performance in any light. It can be used indoors or paired with the company's HHC12 series of...

Power supply/charger.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(POWER-PATH 8-amp power supply from Wheelock Inc.)
December 1, 2006... Wheelock, Inc., of Long Branch, New Jersey, has introduced a new POWER-PATH 8-amp power supply/charger with 24 volts of filtered, regulated, supervised power for fire alarm notification appliance circuits. The PS-24-8MC is capable of handling...

Electronic locks.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(E-Plex 5000 Series from Kaba Access Control)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Kaba Access Control of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has introduced two new extensions of its E-Plex 5000 Series access control locks. The E-Plex 5200 and the E-Plex 5700 can accommodate up to 3,000 access users with a 30,000-event audit...

Smart cards.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(Datacard Affina smart card software solutions from Datacard Group)
December 1, 2006... The new Datacard Affina smart card software solutions from Datacard Group of Minnetonka, Minnesota, are designed to address all card issuers' needs. The card issuance and management software suite enables issuers to introduce smart cards...

License-plate recognition.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(License Plate Recognition Trailer from ASTI Transportation Systems)
December 1, 2006... The License Plate Recognition Trailer from ASTI Transportation Systems of New Castle, Delaware, uses infrared-illumination automatic license-plate recognition cameras and processors mounted on a trailer for portability. Each image is date-and...

Personal transport.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(Segway Human Transporter i180 Police Package from Segway Inc.)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Segway Inc. of Bedford, New Hampshire, now offers the Segway Human Transporter i180 Police Package with accessories designed to enhance patrol and community policing operations. It includes a handlebar guard, a quick time-out key, reflective...

Intelligent video analysis.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)(Perceptrak from Cernium, Inc.)
December 1, 2006... Cernium, Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri, has launched version 4.0 of Perceptrak, its intelligent video system. New customer-driven features include simplified setup and reconfiguration, expanded IP camera compatibility, and bandwidth management...

Video Management software.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, New York, has added the VIDOS Pro Software Suite to its VIDOS Video Management System for IP-based CCTV surveillance installations. The modular software is powerful, flexible, and scalable, tailoring the...

IP video surveillance.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... Panasonic Security Systems of Secaucus, New Jersey, has expanded its network initiative with its i-Pro Series of IP-based video surveillance products. The cameras and digital video recorders offer features designed for versatile network...

LCD monitors.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... Panasonic Security Systems of Secaucus, New Jersey, has added three new LCD displays to its offering of monitors. The new general-purpose flat-screen displays offer a range of mounting options. The WV-LC1710 LCD display is equipped with a 1,280...

Intelligent Video Platform.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... The VisioWave Intelligent Video Platform, acquired last year by GE Security of Bradenton, Florida handles large and complex applications, including more than 10,000 cameras on a single system with streaming video and storage at different data...

Access portal.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... The Guardsman Security Access System from Defense Solutions LLC of Exton, Pennsylvania, detects weapons and provides access control based on smart cards and biometrics. The security portal consists of a cylindrical chamber made of bulletproof...

Pressurized PTZ cameras.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... The rugged V1750 series of pressurized pan-tilt-zoom dome cameras from Infinova of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, offer protection against airborne contaminants and moisture. Stainless steel housings and special valves minimize pressure loss...

Thermal imaging camera.(HOT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
December 1, 2006... The Infrared Products division of L-3 Communications of Dallas has released a dual sensor camera that unites visible and thermal imaging in one camera. The Thermal-Eye 2400xp is designed for military, law enforcement, executive, and industrial...

X-ray Inspection.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The Gemini Parcel X-ray Inspection System from American Science & Engineering of Billerica, Massachusetts, combines dual-energy transmission with patented Z Backscatter technology for the most comprehensive threat detection available for...

Oversized card printer.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Fargo Electronics, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has introduced a new desktop printer that can print full images over the edges of CR-100 cards (3.88" by 2.63"). The larger card size and over-the-edge printing allow for bigger photos for...

Video encoders.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Optelecom-NKF of Germantown, Maryland, has announced a new line of video encoders. The S-40 family of compact video servers converts analog video into multiple IP/Ethernet streams of MPEG-4 video. A unique dual-core design enables simultaneous...

Protective Cabinet.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The new air conditioned/heated version of the STI Protective Cabinet (STI-7550-AH) from Safety Technology International Inc., of Waterford, Michigan, allows outdoor-rated fire alarm control panels to be protected from extreme temperatures. The...

Event management.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The C-CURE 9000 event management system from Software House of Lexington, Massachusetts, improves on traditional access control through convergence and systems interoperability. It provides greater situational awareness by integrating core...

Digital video recorders.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Panasonic Security Systems of Secaucus, New Jersey, has introduced the WJ-HD300A Series digital video recorders: the 9-channel WJ-HD309A and 16-channel WJ-HD316A. Both recorders provide more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution, with a base...

Contract security.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The Wackenhut Corporation of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has received liability protections from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that will benefit customers. After an extensive review of its physical security services, it has been...

Digital video recorders.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Indianapolis-based Integral Technologies, Inc., has launched a new addition to its DigitalSENTRY family of products. Ideal for high-security applications, DS RealVue products are real-time digital video recorders capable of recording 32 cameras...

Executive protection.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Under the slogan "Forward Thinking," Advance Security of Roedovre, Denmark, has become one of Europe's leading companies in the field of executive protection and related services. From its base in Europe, it offers global service and a strong...

Guard tour appliance.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The Guardus G5 from Miami-based Contronics Technologies offers durability, technology, and a modern design. It is capable of controlling patrol tours and recognizing iButtons (contact reading) and RFTags (proximity reading). The operation and...

Employment risk management.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... ChoicePoint of Alpharetta, Georgia, provides employment risk management. The company offers comprehensive employment screening solutions, including background investigations, online applications, drug-free workplace programs, and...

Threat detection.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Smiths Detection of Pine Brook, New Jersey, offers a range of detection technologies for access control and screening, package and mail screening, perimeter monitoring, and detection of explosives, chemicals, and radiological and biological...

Employer services.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... First Advantage of St. Petersburg, Florida, provides solutions specifically designed to reduce the time and cost associated with recruiting, hiring management, employment screening, and ongoing retention processes. It offers security...

Verification Station.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The Hirsch Verification Station model RUU-201 confirms the identity of a cardholder to a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card. The unit supports a variety of identity verification modes including HSPD-12 FIPS 201 and includes a Hirsch...

Mechanical turnstiles.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Full-height mechanical turnstiles from Designed Security, Inc. (DSI), of Bastrop, Texas, are designed for indoor and outdoor applications where added security and pedestrian traffic are priorities. They are ideal at unattended locations in a...

Web-based video viewer.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... OnGuard 2006, the latest release of the security management platform from Lenel Systems International of Rochester, New York, provides a Web-based, live video viewer that can be launched from within Internet Explorer. OnGuard Video-Viewer...

Perimeter protection.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Gallagher PowerFence systems are nonlethal electric perimeter security systems that deter and detect would-be intruders with a short, sharp, safe pulse. Trophy FT is the latest PowerFence system. It features full configuration, control,...

Key control.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... KeySafe is a key security and management system that provides a total lockdown solution that secures, controls, and monitors at all times. Made by KeyTrak, Inc., of College Station, Texas, the KeySafe 1000, 4000, and 8000 Series use KeyKeeper...

Portable barrier.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The NOR90 is a portable wedge barrier from Norshield Security Products of Montgomery, Alabama. It boasts exceptional portability via its trailer-type design with four hydraulic lifting legs that raise the barrier to easily rotate and deploy it....

Delayed egress.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Detex Corporation of New Braunfels, Texas, has introduced a new electric delayed-egress feature with latch retraction for its Advantex Rim Exit Devices. The EExER option is designed for applications where delayed egress and remote unlocking,...

Security management software.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... Pro-Watch software from Honeywell Integrated Security of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, offers a complete security management solution including access control, alarm monitoring, video badging, and CCTV systems interface. Pro-Watch Professional Edition...

Card printer.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The Datacard SP75 card printer from Datacard Group of Minnetonka, Minnesota, delivers advanced security built on the proven reliability of the Datacard SP series card printers. The versatile ID card printer offers two-sided color printing with...

Background screening.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... USIS of Falls Church, Virginia, is the largest supplier of background investigations to the U.S. government and a leading supplier of a wide range of preemployment and background screening services to commercial businesses. The company also...

Access control software.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The WinDSX access control software demonstration CD provides an extensive narrated walk-through of the WinDSX program from DSX Access Systems, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, It also serves well as a basic administrative training tool for those who...

Guard services.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... U.S. Security Associates, Inc., of Roswell, Georgia, engineers high-quality security solutions using proprietary technology for more than 2,800 clients throughout the country. It became the first uniformed security services company in the...

Security insurance.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The Mechanic Group of Pearl River, New York, writes full-service retail and wholesale insurance programs for the private security industry, including security officer, private investigation, electronic security, alarm, and background-screening...

Alarm control.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The redesigned Computer Graphics Response Management System (CGRMS), from Digitize, Inc., of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, offers plug-and-play automatic population when using the D-LAN option. All data, including text messaging from fire alarm...

Hand-held ID verifier.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... The DSVII-SC (Smart Card Edition) by Datastrip of Exton, Pennsylvania, is a hand-held device designed to provide identity verification by reading contact and contactless smart cards and proximity cards. Designed to support evolving...

Emergency locator.(ASIS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2006... NOTIFIER of Northford, Connecticut, has released ONYX First Vision, a navigational tool for firefighters and other emergency responders. The PC-based touchscreen graphically displays information on the origin and spread of a fire, allowing...