Fire/Life Safety

Workforce Continuity: Keep Employees Safe and Productive During Disruptions

December 3, 2007

Whether a workforce disruption takes the form of a bird flu pandemic, winter storm or transit strike, your business needs to keep running even when your employees can't make it to the office.


BMW Group Helps Improve Building Safety, Security With Bosch Smoke Detectors

November 26, 2007

BMW Group Helps Improve Building Safety, Security With Bosch Smoke Detectors

Bosch Security Systems Inc., a full-line manufacturer of security solutions, recently announced the BMW Group, one of the world’s foremost carmakers, has installed more than 500 Bosch smoke detectors in its headquarters building in Munich.


NBFAA Calls For Balanced Approached To Fire Protection

November 13, 2007

A balanced approach to fire protection that includes the installation of both fire detection and suppression systems will save lives according to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA).


Analysis: Residential Fire Sprinklers Make Economic Sense

October 17, 2007

Analysis: Residential Fire Sprinklers Make Economic Sense

Sometimes life-saving technologies seem beyond the reach of the average person. If you put residential fire sprinklers in that category, think again.


Survey: Few Doing Basic Steps To Prepare, Prevent Home Fires

October 15, 2007

Released recently during Fire Safety Month, a new Home Safety Council survey finds the majority of adults rank fires and burns as their leading home safety concern, yet many neglect to take basic safety steps to prepare for and prevent home fire emergencies.


Report: Public Preparedness For Disaster Increases

October 3, 2007

The nation's Readiness Quotient -- a barometer of the public's preparedness for a disaster -- inched up nearly a point from 15 months ago.


A Health Crisis

By Karina Sanchez · October 2007

A Health Crisis

Those in the security industry know that protection doesn't just stop with police officers and first responders.


More Than a Band-Aid Fix

By Peter Boriskin · October 2007

Boston-based medical center serves as model for ensuring public safety

More Than a Band-Aid Fix

When Paul Baratta signed on as director of public safety for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, he set out to bring a greater sense of security to staff and patients alike. Previously, the hospital had two distinct security systems that did not communicate. There was no way to secure sensitive areas while still allowing people to visit patients and conduct other hospital business.


IACP Wants New Approach To Reduce Gun Violence

September 28, 2007

The International Association of Chiefs of Police recently called on Congress and state and local governments to support strong and effective gun violence prevention policies.


On The Lookout

By Megan Weadock · September 25, 2007

In security, awareness of a problem is often half the battle.


New Products

Alarms

External Sounder

Texecom’s Odyssey 5 Compact is designed for installations requiring discreet alarm-sounding technology. Measuring 18.9 x 18.6 x 6 centimeters, the compact housing optimizes lens contrast to maximize the visual impact of the 270-degree strobe. The product is EN 50131 Grade 3 compliant and contains an advanced microprocessor, IP-65 sealed electronics and twin piezo sounders, producing 115 dB. An alternative version, the Odyssey 5E Compact, uses a single piezo sounder, producing 109 dB, and has an IP-44 sealed electronics module.

Exclusively Online

Rise of the Digital Certificates

Securely exchanging and storing documents and emails has become a necessity across multiple industries. An increasing number of businesses need to exchange data internally as well as with business partners and customers. The question is: How do you do exchange information easily, efficiently, and securely?

Poll

Which presidential candidate presents the best homeland security platform?