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In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… We’ve mentioned before how often police officers catch bizarre moments on their body cams. Just a few weeks ago footage was released of a traffic stop encounter with Borat. This year has also seen an encounter with a goat and an attack by a microwave. The latest body/dashboard cam footage comes courtesy of Seattle. …

The logistics sector has always been a vital one in keeping the global economy humming, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shone an even brighter light on the pivotal part logistics plays in ensuring the sustainability of the supply chain. This sector is especially vulnerable to myriad potential risks that can cause major disruption. By its very definition, logistics is “the …

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently submitted a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn with a focus on an awareness that some companies are not following FDA guidelines related to the use of thermal imaging systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter also encouraged the enforcement of FDA’s guidelines. SIA developed …

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Laird Thermal Systems announces the release of the HiTemp ETX Series thermoelectric coolers, which are said to be able to survive in temperatures up to 302°F, making them well-suited for spot cooling in outdoor security camera applications. Laird says imaging sensors and other sensitive camera components such as FPGA’s require active cooling to keep operating temperatures below …

MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls announces the release of the exacqVision Q-Series from Tyco Exacq, which is said to bring together an optimal combination of performance and affordability into a single network video recording solution. With support for up to 24 IP cameras and 16 analog cameras, this solution offers end users the flexibility to choose from IP-only or hybrid systems …

IRVINE, Calif. — Arcules, a Canon Group company, announces the addition of the Edge Cloud solution to its platform, which will address the changing needs of an organization’s video surveillance and security data capture and storage. With the introduction of the Arcules Edge Cloud solution, businesses now have the ability to store all video data locally to address low-bandwidth challenges …

GREENVILLE, S.C. —Paxton has updated its Net2 systems software and made six new thermal scan integrations available to boost installer and end-user flexibility. Paxton has been developing solutions throughout 2020 which help reduce the spread of the virus in sites installed with its Net2 access control system, according to the company. Paxton says it has found that thermal scanning upon …

The top stories from October contained more product news than we typically see in these compilations. Could it be integrators are jonesing for some new solutions, or were these just some really impressive products? Check out the slideshow and decide for yourself! The very top story of the month was the latest installment of SSI‘s always popular installation fails. It …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… I can’t stand bad drivers. Nothing makes my blood boil faster. However, as much as I would like to lay on the horn or flip double-freedom rockets every time I get cut off, I always keep in mind that you never know how the offender will react. This week’s featured video is the perfect …

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Speco Technologies says it is proud to provide advanced technological solutions that not only satisfy customer needs, but also provide a peace of mind with the release of its new intelligent solutions catalog, highlighting the company’s latest product offerings. Speco is developing high-quality video surveillance products with the latest innovations in artificial intelligence analytics such as: Human, vehicle, …

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Axis Communications has released the findings of its U.S. Partner Integrator Survey, which is intended to illuminate how system integrators and their end customers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis amidst uncertainty and instability in the marketplace. The survey of 455 security professionals cited that end users will be more willing to explore IP-based solutions (58%) and …

SEATTLE — SAFR, a facial recognition platform for live video intelligence from RealNetworks, announces improved face detection and recognition accuracy for both masked and unmasked faces with the release of SAFR 3.0. Available now, SAFR’s 3.0 release introduces a new default high sensitivity face detector. Customers running the high sensitivity face detector will see a 95.1% detection rate and 98.85% …

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — OpenEye announces the integration of its Cloud-managed video platform, OpenEye Web Services (OWS), with Feenics’ Cloud-based access control solution, Keep, to provide real-time alert notifications and video verification of access events to users of the OWS platform. “This integration combines the best of two leading cloud platforms, in the physical security space, to create a powerful …

One trend that is hard to ignore is the ever-decreasing cost of electronics equipment. In every market or product line I can think of, there becomes a high end and a low end, and the low end tends to get better and better. Sure, a high-end cellphone will cost you north of a thousand dollars, but the high-end cellphone of …

AUSTIN, Texas — Eagle Eye Networks has raised $40 million of Series E funding from venture capital firm Accel to continue its growth and expand its technology leadership. Eagle Eye is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) on its Cloud platform to dramatically reshape video surveillance and improve safety, security, operations and customer service for businesses around the world, according to an …

The legal cannabis industry is quickly growing in the U.S., with more than 30 states allowing for at least the medical sale, 11 of which allow adults to purchase cannabis for recreational use. Regulators in most states require extensive security measures and a robust surveillance of both cultivation facilities and dispensaries. That includes Michigan, where cannabis industry services company Existo …

A good craftsman takes great pride in his/her work. Unfortunately, we live in a world where price matters, which leads to a “race to the bottom.” Unsurprisingly, this can lead to rushed jobs and less than qualified workers being hired. The solutions installed by professionals in the security/life-safety industry can come into play in actual life-or-death scenarios, which means it …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… As you may or may not be aware, the sequel to the 2006 film/mockumentary, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, is being released today on Amazon Prime Video. If you aren’t familiar with Borat, he is a clueless journalist from Kazakhstan played by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. …

TEANECK, N.J. — Hanwha Techwin America announces the launch of its new high definition Wisenet X P/T/Z PLUS cameras. Available immediately from Hanwha’s network of resellers and systems integrators, the new cameras feature AI-based object tracking, precise p/t/z control, improved pre-set accuracy, adaptive IR illumination and enhanced cybersecurity. Designed for perimeter protection and large, open area applications such as airports, …

The matter of implementing video and/or audio verification for intrusion detection alarms would appear to be more of a when or where than if or how proposition. That’s because by most accounts today’s sensor, imaging, communications and monitoring technologies are ready and able to make a dramatic difference in helping law enforcement respond faster and more efficiently to better protect …