Certain industries seem to attract people who are naturally dedicated to serving and protecting others. In my time covering the security industry, especially a time such as this, I am pleased to say that there seems to be common thread among the people I meet at tradeshows, conferences, and in interviews: These are people devoted to helping others.

SIA released the following statement regarding the Hurricane Harvey disaster:

Our congratulations to Babel Street and its CEO, Jeff Chapman, on winning the fifth annual Golden Eagle Award from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security (NCS4). 

When you work in a central station, your most important task each day is to keep your customers safe by assisting them in potentially some of the most stressful and scary times they may ever face.