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ISC West to focus on government impact on security

 by:  SSN Staff  - 
03/01/2003
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NORWALK, Conn. - ISC West 2003 is scheduled to be held from March 25 - 27 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas.

eBay sells security stickers to consumers

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Mike Higgins
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03/01/2003
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - People visiting the popular Internet auction site eBay can purchase just about anything from stuffed bears to used cars.

Graybeards plans seminar program

 by:  SSN Staff  - 
03/01/2003
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LONG GROVE, Ill. - Ron Davis, managing partner of Davis Marketing Group, has developed a new presentation designed for both national and regional associations.

What’s on tap for ISC West

by:  SSN Staff  - 
02/28/2003
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- "SIA and Homeland Security in the 108th Congress: Issues for the Security Industry in 2003" on March 26 at 10 a.m.

- "Reaching the Federal Market – Insight into GSA's Federal Supply Schedules Program" on March 26 at 1 p.m.

- "Understanding Federal Government Security Criteria" on March 25 at 10 a.m.

- "Homeland Security and Unconventional Weapons" on March 25 at 10:00 a.m.

- "The Use of Smart Cards in Privacy-Sensitive Secure Identification Systems" at 10 a.m. on March 26.

New NYBFAA head named

 by:  SSN Staff  - 
02/01/2003
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ALBANY, N.Y.

RRG not the first NBFAA program

 by: 
Mike Higgins
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02/01/2003
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SILVER SPRING, Md. - In its latest attempt to address members’ concerns over skyrocketing insurance, the NBFAA is forming a risk retention group (RRG) to provide affordable general liability coverage.

Public awareness, national security build case for biometrics

While the government sector has taken the lead on biometric use, the public sector has been a slower adopter
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Joanne Friedrick
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02/01/2003
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With public acceptance of biometric-related identification on the rise, and legislative attention focused on national security, players in the biometric security industry say the time is right for these systems to gain their rightful place as both logical and physical security devices.

A survey commissioned by SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, a non-profit organization and funded by the U.

Non-response a hot topic in Los Angeles

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Mike Higgins
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02/01/2003
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LOS ANGELES - After hearing protests from alarm industry representatives, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-1 on Jan. 14 to delay the implementation of a controversial non-response policy recently approved by the Los Angeles police commission.

False alarm ordinance watch

 by:  SSN Staff  - 
02/01/2003
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Fort Myers, Fla.

In an attempt to cover the cost of responding to false alarms, Lee County commissioners are considering adopting an ordinance requiring a permit fee for each alarm installation.

SIAC spins off from AIREF, to continue CARE program

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Mike Higgins
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02/01/2003
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VIENNA, Va. - Seeking a way to engage in legislative lobbying and a new vehicle for the Coordinated Alarm Reduction Effort (CARE) program, the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) has formed a separate entity which will be known as the Security Industry Alarm Coalition.

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SSN News Poll July 2013

Retailing home security has become a trend. Comcast is selling its Xfinity Home security/home automation product in stores nationwide. AT&T's Digital Life product is available in its stores, and Lowe's is selling its Iris product in its retail stores and Verizon Wireless stores. Security companies, including SecureWatch 24, The Alarm Company and Security Options, also have retail stores. Is this the wave of the future or just a fad? What do you think?

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