Karen Bomba named president and CEO of Morpho Detection

Morpho Detection, a subsidiary of Safran’s Morpho security business and a maker of explosives, narcotics, chemical, radiological, and nuclear detection systems, has announced that Karen Bomba has been appointed as the company’s new president...

Tyco completes cash purchase of Exacq

Tyco Security Products has completed the acquisition of Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications for $150 million in cash. The business is expected to...

MPs warn that UK is losing the battle against online criminals

British MPs claim that the UK is struggling to win the war on cyber-criminals and more needs to be done to combat the threat of online crime. The Home Affairs Committee has published its...

Indigovision and Southwest Microwave integrate in new strategy

As a result of its strategic focus on key markets, Indigovision has launched the Southwest Microwave Integration Module delivering a unique video security solution for the transport and petrochemical markets. Enabling seamless communication between...

No compromise’ in Boston’s £229,000 CCTV overhaul

Boston's CCTV system – recognised as one of the best in the United States – will repay in operating and maintenance savings in just three years. Operators based in the CCTV suite at Municipal...

TSA set to expand pre-check, biometrics

Agency plans to dramatically expand its pre-screened passenger security program in the coming months, throwing open online enrollment and expanding the number of airports where travelers can go to provide biometric data. Starting later...

Panasonic remote cameras used to broadcast a criminal trial

For the first time ever, remotely-operated cameras have been placed inside a British criminal court to capture a criminal trial in its entirety. Broadcast on Channel 4, Windfall Films have created a new feature-length...

INTERPOL and Morpho sign strategic biometric partnership

A partnership agreement will see Morpho (Safran) provide INTERPOL with a range of innovative biometric solutions and other technical support to enhance global security. The partnership covers the supply of automated biometric identification systems...

Residential sector gaining steam in the intrusion alarm market

A report recently released by IMS Research, suggests that there may be increased integration in the intrusion alarm industry as more companies combine home automation and home security systems into a single platform. According...

Israeli security guards now required to leave guns at work

A new law requiring private security guards to check their guns at work will take effect at the start of the upcoming school year. Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch issued orders for security guards...