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News
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Super Bowl To Be
Patrolled And Watched Carefully
With the high-profile nature of the Super Bowl, police
and security agencies in the host cities typically employ the latest
technology to ensure the security and safety of those attending the
event. Moreover, because of the demands that these large-scale events
place on personnel, police agencies need specialized equipment and tools
to make each of their officers more productive and efficient. More than
72,000 people are expected to attend Super Bowl XLII at University of
Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 3.
The Glendale Police Department will be using Segway Personal
Transporters (PTs) to provide security services at the Super Bowl. The
department will use Segway i2 and x2 police models to patrol the
walkways, parking lots and exhibition areas around the stadium. In
addition, the police department will also patrol NFL-sponsored events
throughout the city during the days leading up to the game.
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Emergency
Notification Not Advancing With Technology, Survey
Says
CDW Government Inc. (CDW-G), a source of Information
Technology (IT) systems to governments and educators, has announced the
findings of its survey on local emergency alert systems. The national
survey of U.S. residents found that emergency notification capabilities
are not evolving with advances in technology and changing information
consumption habits. While wireless subscribers in America are at an
all-time high and one billion text messages are sent by U.S. residents
daily, local governments still relay information largely via television
and radio, which require access to electricity that may not be available
during emergencies.
"In a crisis situation, the ability to receive information right away,
when traditional power sources may be unavailable, is critical," says
Jim Grass, CDW-G senior director of state and local sales. "Television,
radio and text messaging all have a role to play in disseminating
emergency information, but only text messaging 'pushes' information to
citizens wherever they are. A continuity of operations strategy that
includes both active and passive information distribution methods is key
to reaching as many people as possible, as quickly as possible."
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L.A. Police
Want City To Increase Camera Numbers
Some city and police officials in the San Fernando
Valley are working to install as many high-tech surveillance cameras as
possible to help offset an LAPD they say is stretched too thin.
"We believe that it's going to have a tremendous impact in the streets,"
says Deputy Chief Michel Moore, the Los Angeles Police Department's
commanding officer in the Valley.
According to the Los Angeles Daily News, there are currently 40 to 50
LAPD cameras mounted in the city -- but about 2,000 total cameras police
can access, including Department of Transportation cameras at
intersections.
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Security
Officers Reach Agreement To Raise Total
Compensation
Security Officers United in Los Angeles Local 2006 of
the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the nation's largest
security officers union, representing 55,000 nationwide, has achieved a
tentative agreement on their first union contract. If ratified, the
contract will raise total compensation -- wages and health care -- by
nearly 40 percent.
"We're all thrilled," says Michael Johnson, a security officer on the
bargaining committee. "Finally I can take care of my family like a man,
and do for them how I've always dreamed, just to give them opportunities
that I never had."
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Business Beat
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- March Networks, Ottawa, Ontario, a
provider of intelligent IP video applications, has been ranked the
second largest supplier of video surveillance to the North American
retail market in a report from IMS Research.
- Perimeter eSecurity, Milford, Conn., a provider of complete
security on demand, has acquired Secure Electronic Communication
Compliance Archival System (SECCAS), an outsourced provider of
e-messaging compliance to public and financial services companies.
- AvaLAN Wireless, Mountain View, Calif., in the wireless
Ethernet market, has established new distribution relationships with
three North American and nine international distributors to extend the
availability of its wireless Ethernet devices.
- Graybar, St. Louis, a distributor of electrical and
communications products, is now working with JVC Professional
Products Co. , Wayne, N.J., to distribute its surveillance and
security technologies.
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People in the News
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- TraceSecurity, Baton Rouge, La., a
provider of on-demand security compliance solutions, has appointed Jim
Felicetti as senior vice president of sales.
- iSECUREtrac Corp., Omaha, Neb., a developer of electronic
monitoring solutions, has hired Lincoln Zehr, CPA, as the company's new
vice president of finance.
- LenSec, Houston, a provider of IP-based surveillance
solutions, has appointed Donna Kraker as vice president of service.
- Timothy L. Williams, CPP, has advanced to the presidency of ASIS
International, the organization for security professionals.
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Events
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Jan. 23-25
TechNet Tokyo
New Sanno; Tokyo, Japan
Organizer: Association for Communications and Electronics Professionals
(AFCEA)
Information: E-mail Sandra Buckles at sandra.buckles@usfj.mil
tokyo.afceachapter.org/
Jan. 28-29
Information Security Conference
Intercontinental Miramar Panama; Panama City, Panama
Information: Call (847) 660-5585 or e-mail conference@isaca.org
www.isaca.org
Jan. 28-30
ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications
Tampa Marriott Waterside; Tampa, FL
Organizer: ASTM International
Information: Call (610) 832-9500
www.astm.org
Jan. 28-30
SecurePort Western Hemispheric Port Security Conference and Trade
Exhibition
Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel; Houston, TX
Organizer: SecurePort
Information: Call (561) 333-3767 or e-mail secureport@mtscorporation.com
secureportusa.com
Jan. 28-30
APCO International's Fifth Annual Winter Summit
Orlando Airport Marriot; Orlando, FL
Organizer: The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials
International (APCO)
Information: Call (888)-APCO-911
www.apcointl.org/wintersummit2008/
Jan. 28-31
12th Financial Cryptography and Data Security Conference 2008
El Cozumeleno Beach Resort; Cozumel, Mexico
Organizer: International Financial Cryptography Association (IFCA)
www.ifca.ai
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