Freeh to speak at SIA 2002 forum
Former FBI Director Louis Freeh will speak at the 2002 Security Industry Association forum to be held February 3-5, 2002 at the Westin Innisbrook Resort,...
G.E. to acquire Interlogix
GE Industrial Systems, a division of General Electric Company has signed an agreement to acquire Interlogix Inc., Austin Texas. The transaction, which...
D.O.T. putting safety ahead of convenience at airports
Even before Congress created a new transportation security administration with broad powers, and before President Bush signed the Aviation Security Act,...
Attention turns to maritime security
Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta on Thursday called for provisions to allow the Coast Guard to stop and board ships 12 miles from U.S. shores...
Happy Holidays: Retail theft on the rise
Retailers everywhere are on the lookout for shoplifters this month. Two recent studies commissioned by Checkpoint Systems Inc., Thorofare, N.J., predict...
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Nevada city looks to CCTV for park, intersection security
The Boulder City, Nev., police department has turned to CCTV to aid in city park and intersection security. SmartConnect, Las Vegas, has been awarded...
Industry Calendar 2002
Jan. 8-11 2001 International Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. For sellers, buyers, developers and financiers of consumer...
2002 Industry Events Calendar
Jan. 8-11 International Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. For sellers, buyers, developers and financiers of consumer technology....
Retailers losing to employee theft
Inventory shrinkage — a combination of employee theft, shoplifting, vendor fraud and administrative error — cost American retailers $32.3 billion in 2000....
Deadline for baggage checks will be difficult to meet
The congressionally imposed deadline for airports to screen all checked baggage for bombs will probably not be met, Department of Transportation Secretary...
THE AVIATION SECURITY ACT: A CLOSER LOOK
President Bush signed a sweeping package of legislative changes regarding airports last week. Under the new law, the federal government will assume control...
Envelope manufacturer eases fears with new products
The recent events involving the U.S. postal system have directed security directors' attention to mailroom security. The world's largest envelope manufacturer,...
Two airports to install face recognition system
Two U.S. international airports have selected facial recognition systems by Visionics Corp., Minnetonka, Minn., for installation this month. The FaceIt...
Researchers develop "smart fence"
Researchers at Penn State University have developed a system to equip new or existing fences with the ability to detect, locate and classify intruders....
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ALPA safety chairman speaks on LAX security
A safety representative for the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) highlighted his concerns for increased security at a recent hearing on proposed changes...
ADT, Visionics form strategic partnership
ADT Security Services Inc., a part of the Tyco Intl. Fire and Security Services unit, Boca Raton, Fla., and Visionics Corp., Minnetonka, Minn., have begun...
Task force outlines safety, security precautions for tall buildings
The Sept. 11 tragedy at the World Trade Center in New York is heightening attention on security for the nation's skyscrapers. The Council on Tall Buildings...
Biometrics use projected to increase
A recent report from the Institute of Management and Administration's (IOMA) Security Director Report survey predicts the use of biometrics will continue...
HERE IS A LISTING OF SECURITY INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR 2002
JANUARY Jan. 8-11 2001 International Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. For sellers, buyers, developers and financiers...
Speakers finalized for Securing New Ground
The Securing New Ground conference, scheduled for Nov. 7-8 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, has released its list of conference speakers. Included...
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2002 IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
JANUARY Jan. 8-11 2001 International Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. For sellers, buyers, developers and financiers...
Senate passes airline security bill; Bush opposes complete federalization
The White House reported President Bush will impose tighter aviation security by executive order if Congress does not reconsider Senate legislation turning...
FAA adminstrator outlines deployment, use of security equipment at airports
Jane F. Garvey, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, went before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee...
