Tag: Ben Jones
Verkada urges religious institutions to adopt emergency plans, technology
December 11, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Nearly half of those who attend religious services (48%) say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll.
Thirty-nine percent report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services.
This research highlights a growing concern among faith communities about safety and underscores the need for new approaches to help institutions...
Verkada recognizes its inaugural ‘Safety Champions’
September 24, 2024SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif. and DENVER — During the VerkadaOne conference, the cloud-based security camera and systems provider recognized Lieutenant Ben Jones (Winston-Salem Police Department), Steve Camsey (The Salvation Army), and Jamie Lewsadder (La Cañada School District) as its inaugural Safety Champion Award winners.
The winners were recognized by a gathering of more than 1,600 security and IT leaders at the event for their impact in communities across the country and work to keep people...