The security week that was: 02/20/09

In other news
Toledo low-voltage rule, Covert camera costs $2.75 million, Moog buys Videolarm, GE Security update

Doing work in Toledo, Ohio? Then you should learn about a proposal to require an additional permit/license for doing low-voltage work in that town. … Before you install your next covert camera, read this story about how a California town had to settle a lawsuit for $2.75 million because they installed a covert camera in a police locker room. … Videolarm, a surveillance camera and accessories manufacturer, has been acquired by Moog. … GE Security announced a revamp of some of their video surveillance product lines.

Finally, we close with a look at the most read stories of the week:

• Port of Long Beach goes high-tech for security
• What mall security can learn from 'Paul Blart Mall Cop' movie
• California DMV considering facial recognition
• Study: Alarm systems reduce crime
• Fighting the copper theft epidemic
• Eye on Video: How consumer electronics affects video surveillance