When setting up a WAVE Plus instant notification system, buildings with a lot of personnel tend to get a lot of attention. This is appropriate because these buildings are often complex and need a sophisticated solution. There are usually funds available for a system which,...
We are based in Texas. The recent cold weather was a real eye-opener for everyone down here who thought that they had insulated their houses well. It turns out that our plumbing is just not able to cope with freezing temperatures. The damage caused by...
Schools are finally starting to go back to in-person classes, while, of course, following COVID safety guidelines. This return to school has been extremely stressful for many students. There are new rules to learn and the specter of the virus is in the background constantly....
Sheriffs and EMA directors are responsible for protecting multiple buildings across their jurisdiction. Keeping track of alarms at many disparate locations is a complex and time-consuming task. The WAVE Plus system can help with the management of this task in a number of ways. When an...
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a $100,000,000 grant for public schools in Texas to improve safety and security. This allows schools in Texas the ability to use grant money to ensure their institutions possess the security measures needed to help prevent critical incidents...
Fifty years ago, public violent attacks were something that happened more commonly by targeting a specific group of people. Now it seems that our schools are at risk regardless of student population, location, or with a rhyme or reason. In the past schools worried about...
Courthouse security is vital. Although it does not always make the news, violence in courthouses is fairly common. Defendants, litigants, family members or even just ordinary citizens who are being required to pay taxes or fines often resort to violence to express their unhappiness with...
When it comes to security there are few places as densely populated with increased risk than a college or university campus. There are several factors that contribute to this increased risk including stress, alcohol consumption, dating violence, mental illness and little supervision often for the...
Airports are one of those places that security is everywhere you look. An airport has to reduce risk at every check point and to those who travel often, having to take your shoes off, limit your liquids, and stand in a body scanner might seem...
School shootings are of major concern to everyone. Everyone has their own idea of what cases these horrific acts and how to address them. Legislation is starting to catch up with the reality on the ground. Several states, including New Jersey, Texas and Florida, are...