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Going Further than CO Sensors

April 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  As was reported by Security Info Watch, researchers from NIMS and MIT in Japan and the U.S., respectively, have developed a new, extremely low-cost way to monitor for toxic gas. The best part about it is that the sensor that they have developed, could potentially interact with smart phones, alerting individuals if toxic gas... View Article

Drones for Home Security?

March 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

Just recently, a very interesting article found on Security Sales & Integration’s website  presented a theory regarding two of the topics that we have discussed in previous posts. The article centered around the possibility of drones being incorporated into the Internet of Things (IoT) and essentially working to help make your home more secure. For... View Article

Drones-The FAA’s Ruling on Privacy

January 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  In recent years, drones have exploded in use by the civilian population. One can purchase a flying drone with a decent camera for under $100. What has come to our attention, though, is the fact that the idea of the drone has actually been around since before World War I. Furthermore, their use exploded... View Article

Safety Considerations this Holiday Season

December 20, 2016 2:41 pm Published by

  Holidays are a time for hanging out with loved ones and giving to the people that you care about. Unfortunately, they can also be a time of taking for thieves. The holiday season is notorious for presenting criminals with all of the opportunities that they need in order to get a gift of their... View Article

Women in Security: Washington Alarm looks to grow

December 15, 2016 9:38 pm Published by

Company hopes to complete the year’s second purchase by: Spencer Ives – Tuesday, November 29, 2016 SEATTLE—Shannon Woodman has been working with family-owned Washington Alarm full-time since 2000. Now in the role of COO, she said the company is focused on growth. “Our biggest thing is growing—so, both growing organically and through acquisitions,” Woodman said.... View Article