Entertainment venues: How tighter security helps us let loose Manchester, Paris, Orlando, Barcelona, and now Las Vegas – just a few of the cities where a night of fun became a nightmare. In recent years, it’s become more common for entertainment venues, from large arenas to smaller stages to dance clubs to movie theaters to…

The stats, challenges, and solutions on campus security   If there’s one word that defines higher education, it might be “preparation.” Students attend to gain the insight, skill and practical experience that will help them secure a future. It’s the responsibility of every higher education (HE) campus to ensure the physical and emotional safety of…

Dissecting this most delicate of technologies They may be over sixty years old, but motion sensors (MS) are still on the cutting edge of technology. From their use in automation to measuring human health, this technology is shaping (and improving) our lives. Activity detection has also been evolving when it comes to security; so much…

Integrating security protocols to keep your residents safe For many New Yorkers, it’s a nightmare occurrence. The resident of an apartment building enters the lobby of their building and is quickly followed inside by a stranger, who then proceeds to harass, mug, or assault them. The entire incident was recorded by the camera in the…

How POM Technologies’ Heartbeat Monitoring delivers better security There are similarities between protecting your property and safeguarding your health. You want to keep what’s inside in good working order, and you don’t want anything hostile getting in. Technology is at the core of modern security but its reliability isn’t something that can be blindly relied…

How to find the right security balance for our kids School should be one of the safest places of all. As institutions devoted to the progress of our children, they shouldn’t give parents any pause as far as security goes. In reality, one in three parents in America are deeply concerned about bullying in schools, with…

Additional lighting can help discourage criminal activities like theft and vandalism When it comes to your business’s nighttime safety, what you can’t see can hurt you. Criminals and other bad actors thrive in darkness; the more of it there is, the less likely they’ll end up being caught. That’s why owners and managers need to make sure…

Surveillance and beyond: Best practices for securing multi-unit residential properties For optimal protection, surveillance must by extension be in as many places as possible. It’s in use in many workplaces, our schools, transport hubs, entertainment venues, and even around our homes. And if you’re operating an apartment or condo building, then you have the responsibility…

A successful break-in is a powerful call-to-action When you think about it, a business or organization is a beautiful target for criminals. In one location, thieves can find a cache of valuable items: merchandise, funds, and often lots of electronic equipment – more than can be found in a residential property. Yet, people are often…

The most effective ways to secure your operation The ideal hotel is a place of comfort for its residents. It’s a home away from home, a place to relax, do business, or have fun. If you’re the one in charge, taking care of security in hospitality is a serious responsibility. Failure to take proper precautions can…