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    Surveillance footage released by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows inmates escaping from the Orleans Justice Center after breaching a cell wall and fleeing the facility.
    May 19, 2025
    Video surveillance footage from a New Orleans jail captured a coordinated inmate escape that has exposed significant security failures and prompted an ongoing investigation.

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    The new apprenticeship program, approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, aims to develop the next generation of skilled professionals in the electronic security and life safety industry.
    The new apprenticeship program launched by ESA and NJELSA provides aspiring security and life safety professionals in New Jersey with hands-on training, industry-specific education...
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    May 12, 2025
    Post Alarm has acquired Orange County-based Jadtec Security Services, expanding its reach across Southern California and uniting two family-owned security providers with a shared...
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    Cameisha Clark, who had recently been promoted to dean of student affairs at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, was recently featured in an 'alumni spotlight' post on social media by Clark Atlanta University.
    May 9, 2025
    A campus shooting at Spartan College in Los Angeles left one woman injured and claimed the life of dean Cameisha Clark, remembered by her family as a “radiant, joyful” leader ...
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    May 9, 2025
    This new collaboration will provide Alibi’s nationwide network of security dealers and integrators with unlimited access to MyDoorView’s video intercom technology.
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    Minuteman Security & Life Safety has acquired Rhode Island-based Shanix Technology, expanding its East Coast footprint and enhancing program management capabilities for national...
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    The future of FEMA is in question following high-level leadership changes and proposed plans to dissolve the agency.
    May 8, 2025
    Cam Hamilton, the acting head of FEMA, was fired and escorted from agency headquarters after telling Congress he opposed President Trump’s plan to eliminate FEMA.
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    Effective OT cybersecurity requires secure remote access, real-time visibility, and ongoing collaboration between operations and security teams.
    Rodney Bosch
    May 8, 2025
    CISA, FBI, EPA and DOE have jointly released urgent cybersecurity guidance to help critical infrastructure operators reduce cyber risks to operational technology systems.
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    The White House released its FY2026 budget proposal on May 2, outlining sweeping changes to federal security and emergency preparedness funding.
    Rodney Bosch
    May 8, 2025
    The Trump administration’s FY2026 budget proposal would eliminate a key hospital preparedness initiative and slash other emergency security grants, while channeling billions into...
    Ubiety, Ivani Debut AI and RF Presence Sensing in Halo Connect
    Rodney Bosch
    May 7, 2025
    Ubiety Technologies and Ivani have partnered to integrate AI-enabled presence verification and RF activity sensing into the Halo Connect device, marking a major step forward in...
    Industry leaders at the 2025 ESX OpenXchange panel will share insights on how emerging technologies like AI, IoT and advanced monitoring are reshaping security strategies and service delivery.
    May 6, 2025
    Security professionals attending ESX 2025 will gain actionable insight into how AI, IoT integration and next-gen monitoring solutions are reshaping business models and driving...
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    Security professionals and subject matter experts are invited to submit session proposals for the SIA Education at ISC programs at ISC East 2025 and ISC West 2026.
    The redesigned Vivint logo is said to reflect the brand's personality and evolving focus on smarter home living. Rounded elements are intended to convey a sense of approachability and warmth, while squared terminals and linear details suggest precision and clarity.
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    May 5, 2025
    Vivint has introduced a refreshed brand and product strategy that expands its focus beyond home security to include integrated energy management solutions, following its acquisition...
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    Despite playing a critical role in grid operations, process sensors often lack basic cybersecurity protections, creating hidden vulnerabilities that regulators are only beginning to address.
    Joe Weiss
    May 2, 2025
    A growing chorus of experts warns that process sensors — long excluded from cybersecurity standards due to their non-routable protocols — pose a critical risk to the electric ...
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    May 1, 2025
    Veteran fire and life-safety executive Carmine Schiavone has partnered with Percheron Capital to launch a new platform aimed at accelerating growth for high-quality, service-focused...
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    Anoka County’s emergency call center has reduced 911 alarm call handling by 30 hours a month over five years thanks to TMA’s ASAP service.