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Brent Duncan

Monitoring

New Interface report reveals top security risks for U.S. retail chains

November 29, 2024SSN Staff

ST. LOUIS—Managed service provider Interface Systems has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report, which provides an overview of the critical challenges faced by retailers. The detailed study analyzed over two million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024.  Offering valuable insights to strengthen store security and protect employees, the report highlights the peak times for security...

2024, Brent Duncan, Interface Systems, State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains, Tyson Johns


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Mary Beth Shaughnessy

General News

ISC East 2024 delivers another year of growth in attendance and programming

November 26, 2024SSN Staff

NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2024 officials have announced another year-over-year increase in attendance along with another year of dynamic programming as one of the Northeast’s leading security and public safety events. Over three days, ISC East showcased premier keynote speakers, educational sessions, professional development and over 200 exhibitors displaying the latest innovations in the field.  From Nov. 19-21, ISC East welcomed nearly 6,000 total security professionals...

2024, 2025, Anjené Abston, Brian Murphy, Don Erickson, ISC East, ISC West, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Las Vegas, Mary Beth Shaughnessy, Navy Pier, New York City, Venetian Expo


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Monitoring

SimpliSafe wins 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award

November 26, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that Boston-based SimpliSafe is the winner of the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award. TMA President Steve Butkovich and Security Systems News Editor Cory Harris presented the 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award to SimpliSafe Chief Product Officer Hooman Shahidi during the recent 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S....

2024, Christian Cerda, Cory Harris, Hooman Shahidi, Kimberlite, Security Systems News (SSN), SimpliSafe, Steve Butkovich, Telguard, The Monitoring Association (TMA), The Monitoring Association (TMA) Annual Meeting, TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award


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Securitas Technology awarded 2024 National System Integrator of the Year

October 30, 2024SSN Staff

UNIONTOWN, Ohio—Securitas Technology, a global provider of security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, was recently awarded the 2024 National System Integrator of the Year by Axis Communications at its 19th annual Axis Connect and Converge Conference (ACCC) held in Nashville, Tenn. The company was recognized for its innovative solutions and dedication to meeting its clients’ needs. Securitas Technology is known for creating client-centric solutions and has successfully...

2024, Axis Communications, Axis Connect and Converge Conference (ACCC), Larry Newman, National System Integrator of the Year, Securitas Technology, Tony Byerly


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Allied Universal security professionals sweep 2024 CALSAGA awards

October 30, 2024SSN Staff

IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced that its security professionals earned 31 of the 44 annual awards bestowed by California’s only industry association dedicated to advocating on behalf of the security industry. Each year, CALSAGA (California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates) recognizes security professionals who have demonstrated heroism by going above and beyond their expected duties. Allied Universal security professionals achieved...

2024, Alejandro Soriano, Allied Universal, CALSAGA (California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates), Darnell Jennings, Jennifer Roldan, Steve Jones


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SIA, IACP recognize Dubai Police Force with Michael Shanahan Leadership Award

October 24, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The United Arab Emirates’ Dubai Police Force has been recognized as the winner of the 2024 Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award, a program presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA). The award was presented Oct. 22 at the 2024 IACP Annual Banquet in Boston. The Dubai Police department received the IACP/SIA award for its...

2024, Don Erickson, Dubai Police Force, IACP Private Sector Liaison Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Michael Shanahan, Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award, Security Industry Association (SIA), United Arab Emirates, University of Washington Police Department


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NCS4 to host National Marathon and Endurance Events Safety and Security Forum

October 23, 2024SSN Staff

HATTIESBURG, Miss.—The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host the 2024 National Marathon and Endurance Events Safety and Security Forum on Dec. 3-4 in Virginia Beach, Va. Join peers to address key safety and security challenges facing marathon and endurance events and to share best practices for continuous improvement. Road races and other participatory sports events attract large numbers of athletes and...

2024, Dr. Michele “Shelly” Weinstein, HAZMAT, Lauren Cranford, Marine Corps Marathon Organization, National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4), National Marathon and Endurance Events Safety and Security Forum, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)


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SIA announces 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship winners

October 18, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named eight recipients for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program developed to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry. In the 2024 scholarship program – open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members – each honoree will be awarded $7,500 to use toward...

2024, acre security, Allegion, Allied Universal Technology Services, AmplifiHER Subcommittee, Carolina Restelli, Christin Kinman, Eagle Eye Networks (EEN), Gabrielle Martins Scotti, Harvard University, HID Global, i-PRO Americas, Ilitch Holdings, Jillian Mulloy, Lauren Yonis, Lindsay Cotten, Martha Entwistle, Melissa Lesperance, Oakland Community College, Security Industry Association (SIA), Shannon Berry, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship, Tia Eskandari, Tufts University, WESCO


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SIA names Scott Gross as 2024 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award honoree

October 17, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott M. Gross, facility security officer at Con Edison, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. SIA will present Gross with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration. Gross has over four decades of experience in security and fire protection. In...

2024, Certified Security Project Manager, Con Edison, Don Erickson, Insightful Practitioner Award, ISC East, ISC West, Scott M. Gross, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) Honors Night


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SIA names Alice DiSanto as 2024 SIA Progress Award honoree

October 17, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Alice DiSanto of Rajant Corporation as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) community celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry.   SIA will present DiSanto with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night  celebration. DiSanto – who...

2024, Alice DiSanto, Can Do Challenge, Don Erickson, Power 100, PropelHER subcommittee, Rajant Corporation, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) Honors Night, Security Industry Association (SIA) Progress Award, Sharp Electronics, SIA WISF Steering Committee, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), UpliftHER Subcommittee


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