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POCATELLO, Idaho — School safety concerns have prompted Idaho State University’s (ISU) Albion Center to partner with the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) to launch comprehensive security training for educators nationwide. Professional Development Program Addresses Critical Need The Foundations of School Security Leadership (FoSSL) courses provide 100% online, self-paced training designed to equip K-12 educators and administrators with essential school safety knowledge. The program aims to transform educational environments and improve safety conditions across schools. Expert Leadership Drives Program Development Guy Bliesner, an ISU alumnus with over 30 years in K-12 education, leads the FoSSL initiative. Bliesner serves as School Safety and Security Analyst for southeast Idaho schools and sits on the NCSSD board. He has conducted hundreds of school site assessments and implemented Idaho’s first statewide school safety condition assessment. “This course marks...

Today, we wrap up our six-part series celebrating the 2025 Security Solutions Awards winners with this year’s honoree for excellence in video surveillance. In previous editions, we’ve celebrated Telguard, who earned the nod  for fire and life safety, Resideo, who took home the  honors  in the home controls category, System Surveyor, which was honored for its excellence in  security apps , Haivision, this year’s winner for security monitoring , and Ai-RGUS, which won in the specialty category. The annual Security Solutions Awards program, of course, celebrates manufacturers and vendors  whose electronic security solutions have been  proven in the field  to meet security, safety or other organizational needs for end users. Who Won the 2025 Security Solutions Award for Video Surveillance? Here’s the story behind how and why Axis Communications earned the 2025 Security Solutions Award for video surveillance: Windsor Port Authority, one of just 17 nati...

In the competitive world of fire and life safety, simply keeping up is no longer enough. To secure long-term success, fire alarm dealers must proactively identify and capitalize on the industry’s most powerful growth drivers. This in-depth webinar from Security Sales & Integration and sponsored by Kidde Commercial , set for Monday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. ET, is your roadmap to scaling your business. We will dissect the current market to help reveal where the big opportunities lie — from industry growth drivers to crucial NFPA regulatory changes. “This presentation isn’t to be missed,” says Dan Ferrisi, group director of content and editorial, industrial and tech, for Emerald. “Fire alarm dealers face a landscape that’s ripe with opportunity but also replete with changes. Those include revisions to key NFPA codes and ever-accelerating product innovation. “This webinar will reveal where the biggest opportunities lie, and it’ll offer practical tips on maximizing business growth, scalin...

Art thefts have always captured public imagination, blending intrigue, high stakes and cultural loss into a single narrative. The recent heist at the Louvre Museum, where thieves allegedly made off with priceless Napoleonic jewels in broad daylight , was no exception. In just seven minutes, the criminals used a construction platform to bypass security at one of the most prestigious museums in the world, smashed display cases and disappeared on scooters before security could react. The audacity and precision of the operation left many wondering: Was it preventable? The answer may lie in an emerging technology that could modernize museum security: LiDAR. LiDAR, short for light detection and ranging, is a technology that uses laser pulses to map environments in three dimensions with remarkable accuracy. By providing real-time spatial awareness and detecting even the smallest changes in an environment, LiDAR could have created a security system capable of stopping the Louvre heist bef...

The latest entry in the Best Advice Q&A series comes from Jack Meltzer , consultant program manager for the Americas at Gallagher Security. He shares the best advice he’s ever gotten, what he tells security industry newcomers and the person who’s best at inspiring him to succeed. Security Sales & Integration: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Jack Meltzer: Listen before you speak and before you act. In our industry you must be able to full understand your client, their issues, their culture, what works, what doesn’t, where they want their program to be in the next several years and what keeps them up at night. You cannot achieve this without listening first. SSI: What advice would you give to those looking to achieve success in the security industry ? Meltzer: While this is an industry driven by for-profit businesses, we have a higher calling: to keep safe and secure the people and property that come under our care. Once you see this as your missi...

AUSTIN, Texas — NSCA , in partnership with Commercial Integrator  and  Security Sales & Integration , announced the winners of its 12th annual Excellence in Product Innovation Awards at the 2025 XBO Experience. According to the not-for-profit association , the program recognizes manufacturers and products that have a profound impact on integrators. Any manufacturer that creates products for installation by commercial integrators is eligible to apply for this award. Given the ever-changing nature of commercial integration, the Excellence in Product Innovation awards are now organized into new divisions that reflect key growth areas, says NSCA. List of 2025 Excellence in Product Innovation Awards Winners The complete list of winners are as follows: Axis Communications’ C17 Network Display Speaker Series Division : Next-Gen Innovation Category : Best Next-Generation Networking and Wireless Tools Bluefin International’s Flex-OS with BrightSign Built-In XS156 Di...

Last week, in the return of our Surveillance Videos of the Week feature, we showed you some fun and newsworthy clips focused on Halloween, the mega-million Louvre Museum jewelry theft and a security guard taking on an alleged robber at a Spirit Halloween store in Albuquerque, N.M. This week, let’s keep the Halloween fun going on and sprinkle in a few other videos that you might have missed, but need to see. Click here to check out the latest batch of Surveillance Videos of the Week. Send your suggestions for future editions to digital editor Craig MacCormack at craig.maccormack@emeraldx.com. The post Surveillance Videos of the Week: Halloween 2025 Edition, Part 2 appeared first on Security Sales & Integration . from Security Sales & Integration https://www.securitysales.com/news/surveillance-videos-halloween-2025-edition-part-2/614972/ via CCTV

The annual Security Solutions Awards program celebrates manufacturers and vendors  whose electronic security solutions have been  proven in the field  to meet security, safety or other organizational needs for end users. So far in our 2025 Winner Spotlight series, we’ve celebrated Telguard, who  earned the nod for fire and life safety, Resideo, who took home the honors in the home controls category, System Surveyor, which was honored for its excellence in  security apps , and Haivision, this year’s winner for security monitoring. Next up, we’ll shine the spotlight on the 2025 Security Solutions Award winner in the specialty category. Who Won the 2025 Security Solutions Award in the Specialty Category? Security Pros, a Midwest-based security systems integrator founded in 2009, aimed to elevate their offerings. Their mission is to deliver high-value, long-term service for their clients after system installation. Initially, their “reactive” maintenance plans ...

Imagine a fire alarm that doesn’t sound during an emergency or a help point in a parking lot that fails when someone needs it most. Critical communication technologies—like voice alarm systems, intercoms and help points—are designed to protect lives and safeguard assets. But if they aren’t available and reliable at the exact moment they’re needed, the consequences can be significant. That’s why ensuring these systems remain fully operational at all times is a critical responsibility. When Traditional Managed Services Fall Short Many organizations depend on system integrators to maintain and monitor these systems through managed service contracts. Traditionally, this has meant scheduled site visits, manual system checks, and reactive maintenance when something breaks. The problem? Failures often go undetected between inspections. Maintenance is reactive, not proactive. Scaling across multiple sites requires excessive time, travel, and manpower. For organizations that rely on ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Milestone Systems today announced the latest updates in XProtect 2025 R3 and the Arcules platform, delivering new capabilities that “accelerate investigations, strengthen security operations, and simplify system management.” The latest releases for  XProtect VMS  and  Arcules VSaaS “address the real-world challenges facing security professionals by making surveillance systems more intelligent, accessible and easier to manage while maintaining the open-platform flexibility that has made Milestone a trusted partner worldwide,” according to the company announcement. What Capabilities Does XProtect Offer? XProtect Remote Manager introduces new monitoring and management capabilities that “enable security teams to maintain system health and respond to issues before they impact operations, eliminating time-consuming site visits,” the announcement says. Remote management, along with improved monitoring of recording servers, allows administrators to de...

ATLANTA  —  Full-service fire protection, life safety and service service provider  Pye-Barker Fire & Safety  has  acquired St. George, Utah-based Zion Fire & Security, expanding its fire and life safety services across the Beehive State, according to the joint announcement. This acquisition “adds to Pye-Barker’s full-service life safety offerings in the state, enabling the company to protect more lives and properties through quality solutions and customer service,” the announcement says. Zion Fire & Security provides security, fire alarm, fire suppression and automation services for commercial customers from its headquarters. The company offers “the latest cutting-edge technology in its alarm systems, motion sensors, surveillance cameras and access control systems,” according to the joint announcement. Its automation solutions “provide convenience and security to control systems from anywhere through an intuitive user interface,” the announcemen...

Today in the Best Advice Q&A series, we talk to Steve Lucas, vice president of sales at Mercury Security, part of HID Global. He shares the best advice he’s ever heard, how he mentors industry newcomers and who has helped him most in advancing his career. Security Sales & Integration: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Steve Lucas: Build for trust before you build for scale. Every decision in this business — technical, commercial or operational — is a trust decision first. That’s how I lead teams and how I evaluate roadmaps. It’s tempting to chase the next feature or the next big logo and assume trust will follow if you execute well enough. In reality, trust is the precondition for everything else to work over time. In access control, we safeguard identity and movement. If integrators, end users and partners don’t trust how we design controllers, protect credentials or communicate about vulnerabilities, nothing else matters. Trust shows up in quiet ...

WESTMINSTER, Colo. – The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, today announced Anchor Group as its newest business solutions provider, adding to its fleet of security and audiovisual manufacturer partners. Anchor Group is a NetSuite and SuiteCommerce consultancy “dedicated to helping businesses maximize their ERP potential,” according to the PSA announcement. “With deep expertise in system automation, process optimization and e-commerce integration, Anchor Group helps organizations harness the full power of NetSuite to drive smarter, more efficient operations,” the announcement says. Why Did PSA Add Anchor Group As Business Solutions Provider? “Anchor Group brings an incredible level of NetSuite expertise and innovation to our network,” says Brittany Board, director of technology partners for The PSA Network, in the group’s announcement. “They were instrumental in the recent update to BuyPSA.com, and their proven ability to streamline b...

PITTSBURGH — AlarMax has promoted Matt Ehrman to senior vice president, supply chain, reflecting the company’s “commitment to building a world-class supply chain infrastructure to support its dealers, branches and vendor partners nationwide.” Ehrman brings “decades of experience across security, distribution and retail channels, with “a reputation for forging high-impact supplier relationships and creating smarter, more responsive systems for inventory and fulfillment,” according to the AlarMax announcement. Since joining AlarMax, he has been “instrumental in streamlining purchasing strategies, improving lead time predictability and helping ensure that the right products are available to customers when and where they need them,” the announcement says. “We’re not just meeting demand; we’re anticipating it ,” says Ehrman in the company announcement. “Our supply chain is becoming a true engine for growth and that only happens when you have strong vendor alignment, smart systems, an...

More than three-quarters of Americans support deploying gun detection technology in schools, workplaces, and houses of worship, according to a new national survey. The data shows 77.4% of respondents favor integrating  camera-based gun detection systems  into existing video surveillance infrastructure. The survey, which was sponsored by Eagle Eye Networks, was conducted by Propeller Insights from Sept. 16-24, 2025 and polled 1,038 U.S. consumers across 10 major cities, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas and Austin. The margin of error is plus or minus 3 percentage points with a 95% confidence level. Parents Express High Confidence in Gun Detection Technology Parents showed particularly strong support for the technology in educational settings. An overwhelming 86% of parents reported they would feel more confident sending their children to schools equipped with gun detection systems. The senti...

We wrapped up the first half of our 2025 Security Solutions Awards announcements with System Surveyor, which was honored for its excellence in security apps. They joined Telguard, who  earned the nod for fire and life safety, and Resideo, who home the honors  in the home controls category. As you are most certainly aware, the annual Security Solutions Awards program celebrates manufacturers and vendors  whose electronic security solutions have been  proven in the field  to meet security, safety or other organizational needs for end users. Who Won the 2025 Security Solutions Award for Security Monitoring? Cobb County Police Department set out to build a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) that would enhance situational awareness, improve public safety response, and foster collaboration with neighboring law enforcement agencies. The goal was to create a centralized command center capable of aggregating critical data sources and enabling real-time video monitoring t...

Your next customer is probably already looking at your business. Just not the way they used to. They’re not walking into your office or waiting for a sales call. They’re searching online, scrolling through your social feeds, clicking on your website and sizing you up long before they ever reach out. That first impression? It’s happening before you even know they exist. Here’s how to make sure they find you— and more importantly, choose you: Social Media Marketing Social media isn’t optional anymore. It’s where many buyers are discovering new products and companies for the first time. For security integrators, it’s also a chance to show the human side of your business—the real work, the real team, and the real value you bring beyond the hardware. Keep your content simple and consistent: Show your work: highlight recent installs with before-and-after shots or a quick project recap Show your people: introduce your team, show training sessions, or share a behind-the-scenes momen...

MONTREAL — Haivision will host a live webinar titled, “Mission Ready: Elevating Public Safety with Haivision,” on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. ET. The session will explore how Haivision’s real-time ISR video technology and video wall solutions “empower law enforcement, first responders, search and rescue, border security and emergency management teams to achieve greater situational awareness and faster response times during critical incidents,” according to the company announcement. Why Attend the Haivision Public Safety Webinar Haivision states that webinar attendees will be able to: Get a first look at how Haivision real-time IP video encoding and cellular transmission solutions help public safety teams transport video from any situation and location, even in densely populated or remote areas. Gain insights on the key technologies powering RTCCs, RTICs, EOCs, 911/311 call centers, and other mission-critical operation centers for law enforcement, first responders and emergency manageme...

We kicked off our series unveiling the 2025 Security Solutions Awards winners with Telguard, who earned the nod for fire and life safety and congratulated Resideo for taking home the honors in the home controls category. Of course, the annual Security Solutions Awards program celebrates manufacturers and vendors  whose electronic security solutions have been  proven in the field to meet security, safety or other organizational needs for end users. Now, let’s take learn about the winner in the security apps category. Who Won the Security Solutions Award for Security Apps? Since 1976, Prosegur Security has worked diligently to minimize risks to businesses through anticipation, prevention, innovation, and collaboration. With more than 160,000 team members in 31 countries and 14 state-of-the-art iSOCs spread around the globe, Prosegur brings together the most advanced physical security solutions available, designed to fit the unique needs of each client. As Prosegur contin...

Budgeting and forecasting are your financial GPS. When you drive your car, you need to know where you’re going; you wouldn’t set out across unfamiliar terrain without at least some guidance. The same is true for your business. A solid budget or forecast not only tells you where you’re headed but also helps you map out the best path to get there. It can clarify when to hire or restructure, when to invest in technology, and when to strengthen your banking relationships. In short, a good forecast becomes your guide for smart, confident decision-making. Every budget or forecast begins with a clear understanding of expected revenue. Best practice is to evaluate your key customer relationships, their financial health, and when they’re likely to place (or pause) upcoming orders. Track your progress frequently, I recommend at least weekly, and be ready to adjust your targets when you overperform or underperform against goals. Once you have a revenue outlook, use it to shape your cost of go...

PHOENIX – Commercial security and audio solutions provider AtlasIED has appointed Cameron Javdani as vice president of market development for security solutions, according to a company announcement. The appointment “supports the company’s growing commitment to security-oriented communication solutions and strategic partnerships within the ecosystem,” the announcement says. Javdani has “extensive expertise in both the audio and security sectors, earning a solid reputation as a respected voice within the Security Industry Association (SIA) and among leading integrator networks,” according to the AtlasIED announcement. His background includes leadership roles focused on market development, channel partnerships and technological advancements to address the evolving demands of the industry. Why Did AtlasIED Hire Cameron Javdani as VP? “Cameron will lead the expansion of our partnerships at both the integrator and ecosystem levels,” says Michael Peveler, vice president of sales at A...