Safe Zone, a manufacturer and marketer of gunfire detection systems, today announced the appointment of two new sales rep companies — Security Solutions Inc. and LRG Inc. — to strategically present the company’s solution for schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, health clubs, theaters and any other owner/operator of a public place where a threat can ensue.

abode systems, a provider of DIY smart home security, today released an updated Google Assistant integration providing full support for the voice assistant when used with abode’s smart home security systems. All abode customers have the ability to fully control their abode alarm through Google Assistant-enabled devices. 

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced the onboarding of its 53rd PSAP in the United States: Charlotte County, Fla. Launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership, TMA’s ASAP-to-PSAP service is designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of calls for service from alarm companies to PSAPs.   

IDIS America, the regional headquarters for South Korea’s largest in-country manufacturer of surveillance technology, kicks off several weeks of focus on the unique challenges and concerns related to campus security in the Americas, beginning with an appearance at this week’s 2019 Campus Safety conference in Dallas and continuing through August with outreach focusing on the unique suitability of the high-performing, cost-effective IDIS Total Solution to meet the widely varying (and, at times, highly specific) needs of campuses, large and small, in the Americas.

Mel Mahler, a prominent figure in the security industry, passed away from complications of a stroke on Sunday, July 21.

As part of a continuing initiative to expand its local presence across the U.S., SnapAV has acquired Custom Plus Distributing, a regional distributor on the West Coast. 

Public, private and independent schools in Vermont can apply for grants up to $25,000 to increase on-campus security.

The city council of Oakland, Calif. has voted to ban the municipal use of facial recognition technology within its borders.

Digital Ally was the winner of the 2019 Golden Eagle Award, presented last week at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition, in New Orleans, La. The company was one of three finalists, whose case studies were presented to conference attendees who then voted for the winner. 

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Viking Electronics is revealing a brand mascot — Vin — a tough but fun representation of the Viking brand and the 500+ products that bear its name.