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Security industry weighs in on role of DIY

by: 
Paul Ragusa
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07/17/2019
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Residential

YARMOUTH, Maine—Interest in DIY security systems is on the rise with 52 percent of households that are highly likely to purchase a security system in the next 12 months planning to buy a system that is self-installed, according to new research from Parks Associates.

NFPA bundles fire door, damper and door locking training

by: 
SSN Staff
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07/17/2019
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Fire Systems Installation

QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a training bundle to help facility managers, building owners, engineers, designers and code officials address essential safety and security features in the buildings that they are charged with keeping safe and functional.

Sargent and Greenleaf appoints Mark Lemire as CEO

by: 
SSN Staff
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07/15/2019
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Suppliers

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky.—Sargent and Greenleaf, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-security locks and locking systems for safes, vaults and high-security cabinets, has appointed Mark LeMire to chief executive officer.

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Allied Universal launches Risk Advisory and Consulting Services division

by: 
SSN Staff
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07/12/2019
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal, a security and facility services company in North America, recently announced the expanded capabilities to deliver risk mitigation solutions through its new Allied Universal Risk Advisory and Consulting Services division.

LifeShield HD Video Doorbell camera makes its debut

by: 
Ginger Schlueter
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07/11/2019
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Monitoring

LANGHORNE, Pa.—Recently acquired by ADT, LifeShield added the LifeShield HD, Wi-Fi-connected video doorbell to its professionally monitored, DIY smart home security product offerings.

Briscoe Protective launches new corporate brand identity, logo and website

by: 
SSN Staff
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07/10/2019
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Commercial and Systems Integrators

CENTEREACH, N.Y.—Briscoe Protective, a commercial fire and security services provider based here, recently announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity, redesigned logo and website.

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SSN News Poll September 2019

With the debate on biometrics and data privacy heating up, and more and more states seeking to regulate the collection, use and retention of biometric data, this month’s News Poll focuses on the future of biometrics and its role in security.