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March 8, 2023
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Visit Louroe at Expo Seguridad

The time to consider powerful and innovative security strategies is more important now than ever. Visiting Louroe at Expo Seguirdad is your opportunity to take your understanding of the power…
February 2, 2023
Customer Stories Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Customer Success Story: Live Audio Monitoring for a Casino

A busy casino in the border region of the Southwest was seeking a live audio monitoring solution. They found their needs met with Louroe's Digifact line of products, which include…
January 24, 2023
Audio Distributor Demos Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Visit Louroe at ISC West

The time to consider powerful and innovative security strategies is more important now than ever. Visiting Louroe at ISC West is your opportunity to take your understanding of the power…
January 20, 2023
Audio Customer Stories Retail

A Live Monitoring Solution For A Nationwide Convenience Store Chain

A leading brand in the convenience store industry, with over 900 locations in the South and Midwest, was seeking a live monitoring audio solution to: Observe ongoing business operations, Develop…
January 20, 2023
Audio Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

The Business Case For Network Audio

Chris Wildfoerster, Axis Communications Business Development Manager for Audio, and a member of SIA's Audio & Intelligent Communication Committee, penned this in-depth read in SDM on the business case for…
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March 8, 2023
Audio Distributor Demos Events Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Visit Louroe at Expo Seguridad

The time to consider powerful and innovative security strategies is more important now than ever. Visiting Louroe at Expo Seguirdad is your opportunity to take your understanding of the power of audio security to the next level. Come see us…
February 2, 2023
Customer Stories Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Customer Success Story: Live Audio Monitoring for a Casino

A busy casino in the border region of the Southwest was seeking a live audio monitoring solution. They found their needs met with Louroe's Digifact line of products, which include analytics software capable of monitoring and analyzing of a host…
January 24, 2023
Audio Distributor Demos Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Visit Louroe at ISC West

The time to consider powerful and innovative security strategies is more important now than ever. Visiting Louroe at ISC West is your opportunity to take your understanding of the power of audio security to the next level. Come see us…
January 20, 2023
Audio Customer Stories Retail

A Live Monitoring Solution For A Nationwide Convenience Store Chain

A leading brand in the convenience store industry, with over 900 locations in the South and Midwest, was seeking a live monitoring audio solution to: Observe ongoing business operations, Develop training programs focused on customer disputes, Ensure proper customer service,…
January 20, 2023
Audio Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

The Business Case For Network Audio

Chris Wildfoerster, Axis Communications Business Development Manager for Audio, and a member of SIA's Audio & Intelligent Communication Committee, penned this in-depth read in SDM on the business case for security systems professionals adding network audio to their security portfolios.…
January 4, 2023
Audio Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Threat Detection Analytics: Louroe Electronics + Exacq Integration Opportunities

Louroe's own lead software engineer Jordan Bradshaw took some time to join Eric Jacob, Regional Sales Manager at Johnson Controls as well as Joel Lollar National Account Sales Manager at JCI Security Products to discuss integration opportunities between Exacq and…
December 5, 2022
Customer Stories Industrial Infrastructure Safety & Security

An Audio Solution For An Energy Company’s Remote Monitoring Needs

UPDATES: The recent incident of intentional vandalism at several Duke Energy sub stations in Moore County, North Carolina leading to the loss of power for over 40,000 county residents, highlights the vulnerabilities that substations face from vandals, thieves and terrorism.…
November 21, 2022
Audio & the Law Integrators & Distributors Retail Safety & Security

Audio Monitoring Requirement For California Firearms Dealers

SB 1384 requires licensed California firearms dealers to include audio surveillance in their security systems by January 1, 2024. On Friday September 30th, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed State Bill 1384 adding Section 26806 to the Penal Code that requires…
October 31, 2022
Audio Safety & Security

What’s Missing? Captured Audio Surveillance

A compilation of several examples of violent incidents captured on video surveillance but lacking an audio accompaniment. While in all these circumstances there was critical video footage captured, the lack of audio for context is akin to watching a silent…
October 14, 2022
Customer Stories Retail Safety & Security

Audio as Second Source Verification for a Leading Jeweler Security System

A prominent jeweler in Los Angeles’ famous diamond district was seeking to supplement their existing video security system with second source verification by adding an audio component for monitoring customer interactions above the counter. Louroe worked closely with their integrator…
October 6, 2022
Customer Stories Healthcare Integrators & Distributors

VeriFact 525 for Mobile Two-Way Audio Cart

A leading healthcare provider in California had a need for incorporating a mobile two-way audio solution to their virtual patient observation system for use in multiple patient care units, both permanent and temporary,  throughout their flagship hospital as well as…
October 4, 2022
Events

Leading the Charge in Audio Technology: Louroe at Security Canada

Every year, Security Canada brings together the security industry’s best and brightest to several regional shows to address the most pressing issues security professionals face. Security Canada heads to the Toronto Congress Center October 19th-20th and we welcome you to…
October 4, 2022
Law Enforcement

Audio Monitoring for Law Enforcement + Correctional Facilities: Louroe at IACP

There are many uses for audio security systems in law enforcement. Used often in interview rooms, court rooms or detention centers, Louroe Electronics’ microphones are sensitive enough to: Capture a suspect’s comments even when whispered.Vandal resistant microphones allow staff to…
October 3, 2022
Retail

Retail Crime Is A $100 Billion/Year Issue

The National Retail Federation's annual survey of retail loss prevention professionals has just been released and offers a great deal of insight on national retail security issues such as inventory shrinkage, employee integrity, and organized retail crime that amounts to…
September 6, 2022
Events

Join Louroe at Convergint MN Technology Symposium Event

Join Louroe Electronics and a number of other supporting vendors for the Convergint MN Technology Symposium Event on Thursday November 3rd at the Stadium Club at Allianz Field 11:00am to 5:00pm. Come for the event and learn more about our IP Network,…
August 26, 2022
Events

Join Louroe At TPI Reps’ Tech Road Show Dallas

Join Louroe Electronics and a number of other key supporting industry vendors at the TPI Reps' Tech Road Show taking place October 12th from 2 to 6 at 3 Nations Brewing Company, 1033 E. Vandergriff Drive in Carrollton, Texas. Come…
August 22, 2022
Healthcare

The Power of Audio – How Two-Way Communication Devices Protect Healthcare Workers and Streamline Patient Care

We now know that any tool that can be used to (1) protect healthcare workers and (2) streamline patient care is one worth investing in. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinical labs were thrown into…
August 22, 2022
Customer Stories Healthcare

A Two-Way Communication System For A Leading Healthcare Provider

A leading health care provider in Michigan had a need for an enhanced two-way patient/staff communication system to integrate into multiple ICU and COVID care units throughout their hospital and health care system. Due to challenges with staff shortages, Louroe’s…
August 17, 2022
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Meet the TLM-W, a Two-Way Audio Solution

How One Device Enhances School Safety, Prison Management, and Patient Care As the saying goes, a relationship is a two-way street, as is any worthwhile conversation. If one person is talking but the other isn’t listening, you could hardly call…
August 15, 2022
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Louroe at ESS+

Every year, instances of crime and violence affect millions of lives throughout Latin America. In 2021, the list of the world’s 50 most violent cities was littered with urban centers across Latin America and the Caribbean. Though violence and conflict…
August 2, 2022
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Leading The Way With Audio Technology In Key Hospital Settings

A leading health care provider in Michigan had a need for an enhanced two-way patient/staff communication system to integrate into multiple ICU and COVID care units throughout their hospital and health care system. Due to challenges with staff shortages, Louroe’s…
July 29, 2022
Integrators & Distributors

Louroe at GSX, September 12 – 14, 2022

So far this year, there have been at least 356 mass shootings recorded in the US. Broader incidences of violent crime have risen this year, as well, alongside car theft, shoplifting and workplace violence. In fact, 88% of respondents to…
July 28, 2022
Distributor Demos Integrators & Distributors

ADI Boise Customer Appreciation Day

Join Louroe Electronics and 30+ other supporting vendors at ADI Boise for their upcoming Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Sep. 7th, 2022 from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Come for the event and learn more about our IP Network, license free analytics…
July 28, 2022
Distributor Demos Integrators & Distributors

Lunch & Learn Coming To Anixter Burbank and North Hills

Join Louroe Electronics' West Coast Field Application Engineer, Erin Turner, for an engaging and informative Lunch & Learn August 3rd at Anixter Burbank and August 4th at Anixter North Hills. Come for lunch and learn more about our IP Network,…
June 27, 2022
Audio Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Get to Know 3 of Louroe’s Most Popular Products: Verifact A, the VeriFact 530, and the DigiFact E

At Louroe, the power of audio is the sum and substance of our business. Whether for secondary source alarm verification, real-time incident response, VMS integration, or total situational awareness—we believe in the importance of what we make. We also strive,…
May 30, 2022
Education

How Audio Technologies Contribute to Educator Safety

It is more important now than ever that educational campuses employ a total safety and security solution. Now that many institutions have returned from the digital to the physical classroom, deploying security measures like video surveillance and audio monitoring solutions…
May 23, 2022
Audio Integrators & Distributors Personnel

Why Louroe Customers Keep Coming Back

Louroe Electronics has been around for a long time. More than 40 years ago, in 1979, Lou and Rose Weiss founded their specialized audio monitoring technology business—what would become Louroe Electronics—in their garage. Alongside a small support staff, Louroe’s founders…
May 19, 2022
Healthcare Safety & Security

How Louroe’s Two-way Speaker Optimizes Hospital Security

As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many front-line facilities are making important changes to protect themselves from future catastrophes. One of those changes involves integrating contactless hospital security technology, whose benefits extend far beyond surveillance. For healthcare facilities,…
May 16, 2022
Education

3 Safety and Security Risks in School Common Areas

Every day, in the United States, school campuses face a barrage of safety and security threats, including bullying, hate speech, fights, drug use, and more. From 2009-2019, the problem of violence and crime on campuses reduced slightly, so that 7…
May 9, 2022
Personnel

Louroe Electronics Through the Years

About Louroe Electronics Located in Van Nuys, California, Louroe Electronics® has developed into the world leader in audio monitoring technology for security and public safety applications since its inception in 1979. The company’s Digifact® and Verifact® line of microphones, complementing…
May 3, 2022
Government Law Enforcement Safety & Security

3 Audio Security Products to Install in Correctional Facilities

Correctional facilities require security systems to be operating at their prime to keep security officers and inmates safe in a high-stress environment. With violence among inmates as well as illegal contraband smuggling, the need to deploy audio monitoring at these…
May 1, 2022
Audio Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Visit Louroe Electronics at Expo Seguridad

For operations on the front lines of public safety and security efforts, such as those in retail, banking and public safety—the time to consider powerful and innovative security strategies is more important now than ever. Visit Louroe Electronics at Expo…
April 28, 2022
Audio Healthcare Safety & Security

Explore 2 Installations Where the VeriFact 525 Excels

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare facilities have been under pressure to update health and safety protocols, in order to protect their workers and patients throughout overwhelming patient intake, medical supply shortages, and physical and emotional burnout. One of the…
April 22, 2022
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Get to Know the VeriFact 525

At Louroe Electronics, we build solutions today for the safety and security systems of tomorrow. Because of the health and safety concerns that have arisen during COVID-19 pandemic, security systems had to evolve to meet new and complex needs. With…
April 19, 2022
Healthcare

A Sound Solution in Healthcare Safety and Security 

Executive Summary Though video surveillance and access control are considered the “bread and butter” of security installations, a conventional system comprised of one or both often experience gaps in situational awareness. When it comes to designing end-to-end healthcare safety and…
March 18, 2022
Audio Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

3 Reasons to Integrate Security Microphones with your Surveillance System

When it comes to monitoring perimeters, public spaces, and secure areas in real time and collecting evidentiary data for post-incident review, video is usually top of mind for security professionals. What many end users don’t know is that video only…
March 11, 2022
Audio Healthcare

3 Ways Audio Increases Patient Safety in Hospitals

In the healthcare industry, worker and patient safety in hospitals are just as important as the critical care those facilities provide. As time has passed, threats to healthcare workers and patients have changed. Given the outbreak of COVID-19 in particular,…
March 4, 2022
Audio Audio & the Law Integrators & Distributors Safety & Security

Audio in Security Systems: Where We’ve Come From, Where We’re Going

Audio monitoring has been a misunderstood topic among security industry professionals for many years, with few understanding the immense benefits the audio in security systems is able to provide. Many also misconceive the legality of audio monitoring as precarious and…
February 25, 2022
Audio Healthcare Safety & Security

How Louroe’s ASK-4 501 Kit Increased Situational Awareness for the Memorial Healthcare System’s Healthcare Facilities

It is a rare day for healthcare facilities when no security events occur. Even for hospitals equipped with the best safety and surveillance protocols, instances of workplace unrest, where moments of tension can escalate into violence and life-threatening conflicts can…
February 18, 2022
Audio Retail Safety & Security

Addressing A City’s Requirement Of Audio Monitoring For Gun Retailers

San Jose, CA gun retailers are now required to implement store security monitoring (both audio and video) for gun purchasers, as part of their overall store surveillance solution based on a recently passed law. The law was passed by the…
February 9, 2022
Audio Healthcare

3 Louroe Audio Systems Optimal for Sleep Disorder Studies in Medical Centers

During sleep disorder studies, physicians rely on video and audio systems to monitor a patient’s sleep patterns. Often, the audio quality is compromised by relying on cameras with built-in microphones, which pick up background noises, resulting in unclear speech, making…
January 19, 2022
Retail Safety & Security

Audio Security Monitoring for State Lotteries

State lotteries are a popular and legal way to test your odds at coming into large amounts of cash. While each state has their own lottery system implemented, the need for consistent and reliable audio security monitoring for state lotteries…
January 14, 2022
Healthcare Integrators & Distributors

Healthcare Building Design Recommendations for 2022 by The Facility Guideline Institute

Key Findings The FGI document encourages healthcare building design flexibility and innovation as long as patient care and staff welfare will not be compromisedLaura Levi’s law requires hospitals/emergency facilities to have video surveillance and alarms What's Happening The Facility Guidelines Institute's Guidance…
January 7, 2022
Audio Safety & Security

Security Industry Changes in 2022

The new year brings to mind the opportunity to look forward and create visions and goals for the future. Updates to technology and the development of additional needs consistently create opportunity for security industry changes and growth. SecurityInformed.com recently published a…
January 5, 2022
Education

3 Ways the VeriFact 540/ DigiFact 895 Improve School Visitor Management

With school violence becoming an unfortunate reality of the world we are in today, ensuring your schools security and safety measures are up to par is a must. Schools are among the most critical locations to have robust security systems,…
January 4, 2022
Retail Safety & Security

Audio Monitoring As A Key To Addressing Large-Scale Retail Theft

Smash-and-grab retail theft can be done in as little as 2-3 minutes, contain 20-30 perpetrators, and frequently involve physical altercationsNo signs of preference shown as to what goods are being stolenSpeakers with two-way (talk/listen) capabilities can be utilized to call…
December 14, 2021
Audio Safety & Security

Safe and Sound: A Primer on Audio and Intelligent Communications Applications for Security

On December 14, 2021, SIA's (The Security Industry Association) Audio & Intelligent Communications Working Group released their long-anticipated primer titled, Safe and Sound: A Primer on Audio and Intelligent Communications Applications for Security. Audio As A Valuable Tool For Security…
December 9, 2021
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Flag Raising At Louroe HQ

On December 8th, Louroe Electronics proudly raised its new US flag outside company headquarters in Van Nuys, California. Commitment To American Values Since 1979, Louroe has prided itself on the ideal that our products are designed, developed, and commercialized in…
November 8, 2021
Retail

How the DigiFact 825 and DigiFact 895 Increase Retail Security

Among numerous other security concerns, organized retail crime has seen a new high since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a 2021 Retail Security Survey by the National Retail Federation, more than two-thirds of respondents (69 percent) said…
November 1, 2021
Audio Safety & Security

3 Reasons to Choose Louroe for your Audio Monitoring Needs

For over half a century, video surveillance has been the bread and butter of the security industry. In the early days, video cameras represented a revolutionary step forward for systems that relied primarily on physical guards. Today, the evolution of…
October 27, 2021
Audio & the Law Government Safety & Security

How Covid-19 Rescue Plan Funds can be used to Further Public Safety Technologies

January 2022 Update: American Rescue Plan reporting deadline extended to 2022 The rescue plan funds, which were provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), originally had an Oct. 31, 2021 reporting deadline. Award recipients now have until Jan. 31,…
September 20, 2021
Audio Healthcare

Why a Leading, Nationwide Healthcare Provider Integrated the VeriFact® 525 into its Virtual Patient Observation System

It comes as no surprise that our healthcare system has had its boundaries tested with recent events. A massive influx of patients and reduced staffing has caused healthcare facilities to look for alternative ways to ensure the care and safety…
September 14, 2021
Audio Healthcare

How Do the DigiFact® 830 and VeriFact® 525 Improve Nurse/Patient Communication in Hospitals?

The need for new healthcare protocols has become increasingly evident following the COVID-19 pandemic as healthcare workers have face unprecedented challenges—from overwhelming patient intake to medical supply shortages to physical and emotional burnout. One of the most prudent lessons learned…
September 8, 2021
Audio Healthcare Retail

Why Integrators Should Deploy the DigiFact® Series for Surveillance Projects

Are you a dealer, distributor or system integrator looking for IP speaker microphones that deliver omni-directional audio? Louroe Electronics has got you covered with our new DigiFact® Series of IP Network speaker microphones. Key Benefits When you have clients who…
August 23, 2021
Audio Safety & Security

Visit Louroe Electronics at GSX!

Are you a security manager looking to increase your overall security awareness capabilities? Have you considered adding audio security microphones to your surveillance system for enhanced monitoring, business intelligence, alarm verification and real-time response? See how Louroe Electronics can meet…
August 17, 2021
Personnel

Timothy Joyce Joins Louroe Electronics as Sales Manager

Louroe Electronics is excited to announce the appointment of Timothy Joyce as Sales Manager, effective June 1, 2021. Joyce brings over 30 years of experience in distribution channel sales, internal and external sales direction, management, and buying. Prior to his…
July 28, 2021
Audio Integrators & Distributors

EASE OF INTEGRATION FOR INTEGRATORS 

For over 40 years, Louroe Electronics has provided best-in-class audio monitoring and safety solutions to protect both people and property. Naturally, the capabilities of audio monitoring technology have evolved over this time span. Throughout those years, Louroe has continually invested in development and innovation…
July 22, 2021
Retail

How Audio Can Aid Brick-and-Mortar Retailers in a Post COVID-19 World

Across the United States and much of the world, lawmakers are implementing public health and safety measures to keep economies open while simultaneously preventing the spread of COVID-19. As businesses tentatively return to “business-as-usual”, what has been considered “usual” will…
July 19, 2021
Safety & Security

Top 6 Locations for Audio Security Solutions in Schools

According to the School Survey on Crime and Safety, during the 2017-2018 school year, 71 percent of schools reported at least one incident of violent crime, and nearly a quarter reported an incident of bullying had happened in the previous…
June 10, 2021
Law Enforcement

A Lesson From the Chicago P.D. on Using Audio Surveillance to Improve Evidence Collection.

When interrogating a witness or suspect, the last thing an officer wants to be concerned with is whether the audio monitoring system is fully functional. And for good reason: Imagine a witness interrogation yielding a smoking gun-type of confession and…
May 27, 2021
Audio

6 Ways We Use Audio In Everyday Life

As consumers, we're comfortable with the use of audio in everyday life. Think of the last birthday party you attended. There's a good chance at some point, someone during the celebration captured a few moments on video. Was there audio…
May 13, 2021
Law Enforcement

5 Ways Audio Improves Correctional Security

Contraband smuggling. Physical assaults. Prison overpopulation. Limited staff.  For correctional workers, these are just some of the challenges you face each day. Safeguarding facilities from both internal and external threats is absolutely imperative. Thankfully, cameras have increased monitoring capabilities. However,…
May 2, 2021
Integrators & Distributors

3 Ways Integrators Can Leverage the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed his much-anticipated “American Rescue Plan Act” into legislation, following his pledge to supply robust relief to the American people within the first 100 days of his administration. From a bird’s eye view, the…
April 30, 2021
Safety & Security

Increasing Safety and Security in Hotels with Audio

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for everyone, but the hospitality industry has been hit especially hard. By the end of 2020, Commercial Real Estate Services predicted that the last two quarters of that year would be the worst on…
April 29, 2021
Audio

Why Audio?

It's 2021 and it's time for a different approach to security. Audio technology, once viewed as a nice-to-have-but-not-necessary component in a security solution, has shown its value by providing an operational benefit across a large number of industries. In short, audio…
April 22, 2021
Audio

3 Ways Louroe ASK-4 Kits Simplify Audio Security

1. Base Stations and Microphones are Better Together When you want the best audio monitoring solution that lets you get up and running fast, without hassles or accessories to worry about, ask for Louroe Electronics’ ASK-4 kits. Louroe’s ASK-4 kits…
April 20, 2021
Law Enforcement

How to Use Audio to Level Up your Public Safety and Government Building Security

The need to fully secure government buildings and public spaces has never been greater because threats to government institutions have been on the rise. The recent Capitol Insurrection provided one tragic example, but even though that incident is over, the…
April 15, 2021
Integrators & Distributors

Security Integrators: 3 Tips on Finding the Right Distributor

With an increasing number of online and brick-and-mortar retailers in the security industry, finding the right one could prove to be a challenge. Objective differences aside, each distributor channel has its own strengths and weaknesses. One product line will be…
April 13, 2021
Audio

3 Reasons to Use Louroe Verifact A for Security Projects that Require Audio

1. The Anywhere Advantage: Additional Evidence, Alarm Verification & Accountability The Verifact® A can capture audio almost anywhere, thanks to five factors: 30-foot diameter sound pickupWide frequency responseOmni-directional recording capabilityMay be located up to 1000 feet from the base receiverQuick-and-easy…
April 1, 2021
Audio

Eight Myths About Microphones and Audio

It's time to dispel some myths about microphones and audio products in the security space.  If you're a security professional considering the use of audio in your next project but are hesitant due to any number of reasons, then read…
March 18, 2021
Audio

Why Adding Audio Will Increase Your Revenue from Security Installations

Audio presents many benefits to security professionals: Alarm verification, crime deterrence and prevention, and conflict resolution, to name a few. These benefits stem from the increased operational oversight and situational awareness given by audio monitoring technology. To the end-user, these…
March 4, 2021
Audio

5 Prime Locations for Audio

Audio monitoring provides increased situational awareness, expanded monitoring capability, and serves as an effective deterrence against crime. Throw in secondary incident verification and increased evidence collection and you'd be hard pressed to find a better complementing technology to your existing video surveillance.…
March 2, 2021
Integrators & Distributors

How Integrators Can Help Campus End Users Leverage FEMA Funds for Security Upgrades

For a limited time in 2021, eligible entities — including municipalities, state-recognized tribes, school districts, and other local government agencies — have the opportunity to access complete funding for security and law enforcement costs necessitated by reopening, as part of…
February 25, 2021
Integrators & Distributors Retail Safety & Security

3 Ways Audio Increases Security System Functionality

Audio is an essential security technology, giving customers a more complete surveillance solution and enhancing situational awareness for security operators. Integrating audio monitoring devices into existing security systems has a multitude of advantages, ranging from alarm verification to added business…
February 18, 2021
Safety & Security

Introduction to Value of Audio White Paper Blog Post

Audio is on the Rise Security Business revealed that nearly 20% of integrators added audio detection to their service offerings in 2019, with rising demand from commercial, residential, and government sectors for comprehensive security solutions.  But audio isn’t a security…
January 29, 2021
Safety & Security

Analog or IP Audio: What’s Right for Your Deployment?

Analog or IP? This is one of the most basic considerations when choosing an audio solution. When it comes to security technologies, there is often the common misconception that digital is always better than analog, but each has its own…
January 11, 2021
Law Enforcement

The Case for Audio: Detention Centers

Violence within correctional facilities has been a growing concern for both guards and prisoners alike. Increasingly, wardens are finding themselves searching for solutions that offer additional security, allow for better monitoring, and supplement surveillance systems already in place. Adding audio…
January 4, 2021
Integrators & Distributors

An Integrator’s Guide to Adding Audio to Surveillance Systems

As a systems integrator, chances are, you have probably completed dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of video surveillance installations. You know exactly what to do when your customer needs video system or wants to expand their system. But what do…
December 28, 2020
Law Enforcement

Audio for Correctional Facilities Infographic

Security for correctional facilities is crucial to the safety of both staff and inmates. Many U.S. prisons and jails are overpopulated, where physical altercations can easily break out. While most facilities deploy some type of video surveillance and access control…
December 21, 2020
Safety & Security

Audio for Houses of Worship

Some of the most daunting environments to keep safe, in the minds of security professionals, are “soft targets.” These places are often populated by larger groups of people and typically lack security measures, making them particularly susceptible to threats. Examples…
December 7, 2020
Audio & the Law

3 Best Practices for Audio Security Compliance

As the demand for remote monitoring and secondary source alarm verification continues to increase, so does the need for audio solutions. The widespread adaption of audio security technology has left many with questions surrounding compliance requirements. Audio monitoring is very…
November 30, 2020
Retail

Why Audio is Attractive for Retailers Like Walmart

Audio has become an increasingly important element for retailers and brick-and-mortar retail success thanks to a variety of factors that not only increase security solutions but also provide helpful insights into business operations.   Enhancing Loss Prevention In today's retail…
November 23, 2020
Law Enforcement

How Audio Acts as a Force-Multiplier for Police

There are a number of advanced security solutions available today that can help law enforcement be more effective in detecting threats as well as protecting the public. One of these modern marvels is the deployment of intelligent audio technology, as…
November 16, 2020
Retail

Holiday Shopping Special: Audio Solutions for Retailers

For brick and mortar retailers, the holiday shopping season is easily the most chaotic time of year.  According to a study by the Jack J Hayes International Annual Retail Theft Survey, over 1.2 million shoplifters and larcenous employees were apprehended…
November 9, 2020
Retail

Audio Security for Improving Employee Relations

The National Federation of International Business estimates that $600 billion is stolen annually and as many as 30 percent of the average company's employees are guilty of theft. For many retailers, this statistic is all too real, leaving many worried…
November 2, 2020
Audio & the Law

A Sound Solution for Government Facilities

Municipal, state, and federal governments all have a vested interest to enhance public safety. Citizens must feel safe as they enter national parks, federal museums, post offices, city buildings, customs and immigration offices, and other government facilities. Security plays a…
October 27, 2020
Safety & Security

Introduction to The Littleton Public Schools Case Study

Violence in schools has been a growing concern across the nation for parents and school administrators alike. Protecting the hundreds of students, teachers, and staff that work on campus each day is a constant challenge. As more and more crime…
October 20, 2020
Integrators & Distributors

6 Reasons Integrators Should Partner with Louroe Electronics

At Louroe Electronics, we have made it our mission to provide the highest-quality audio capture and response technology. Since 1979, Louroe has provided best-in-class audio monitoring and safety solutions to protect people and property. We understand the value of forming…
October 13, 2020
Audio & the Law

What Security Professionals Should Know About Audio and the Law

Questions surrounding audio monitoring and the law are some of the most frequent inquiries we receive. The legality of audio is often questioned by security integrators and end-users alike due to a lack of information on this topic and fears…
October 6, 2020
Safety & Security

Top Vertical Deployments for Two-Way Audio Solutions

Two-way audio devices provide tangible benefits for both security and communications, making this multi-faceted technology pivotal for deployments across a variety of vertical markets. Law Enforcement Law enforcement departments respond to at least 36 million alarm activations per year. Of…
September 21, 2020
Retail

Audio in Retail

Audio in retail can do much more than just secure your brick-and-mortar location; it can provide valuable business insights, protect you from liabilities, and help you to better understand the challenges your company faces.  According to the 2017 Organized Retail…
September 14, 2020
Integrators & Distributors

Why Audio Devices are Essential Solutions for your Portfolio

Integrators across the security industry are well aware of the need for the increased use of alarm verification methods, specifically through the use of audio technology. With sky-high false alarm rates and undermanned police departments, this issue is not only…
September 7, 2020
Safety & Security

The Top 3 Places Architects and Engineers Should be Utilizing Audio

With the unfortunate rise of violent episodes in public spaces, architects and engineers are working harder than ever to create safer and more secure facilities. Effective and secure building design involves the use of a variety of technologies to deter,…
August 24, 2020
Law Enforcement

Audio Benefits for Law Enforcement

There are more than 12,000 local police departments in the United States, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics report, Local Police Departments, 2013: Personnel, Policies, and Practices. About 48 percent of these departments employed fewer than 10 officers in…
August 17, 2020
Safety & Security

Top Audio Trends for Security

Among the many prominent trends within the security industry this year, we found three that are especially relevant to audio applications. Check out our list below. Network Audio Solutions: First, the transition from traditional analog audio systems to intelligent network…
August 10, 2020
Safety & Security

Government Facilities that Would Benefit from Audio

Government facilities across the nation face unique challenges in everyday operations– from vandalism to active shooter incidents to cyber breaches, the list goes on. While video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection technologies are often deployed in these environments, they…
August 3, 2020
Retail

Convenience Store Uses Audio to Improve Business Operations

For many years convenience store owners have seen security systems as just that, a system in place to create a safer environment for customers and employees alike. Increasingly this mentality has been changing, with many business owners looking for added…
July 27, 2020
Integrators & Distributors

The Integrator’s Guide to Audio

The Integrator’s Guide to Audio Audio monitoring solutions and sound are an attractive offering for any integrator as audio provides security functionality for customers and distinguishes an integrator’s portfolio from other competitors. Follow this guide for where you can install…
July 20, 2020
Safety & Security

Audio for Secondary Source Alarm Verification

Police respond to approximately 36 million alarm activations per year, at an estimated annual cost of nearly $2 billion. In 2016, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) reported that over 98% of all alarm calls in the United…
July 13, 2020
Safety & Security

Audio for School Buses and other Environments

With national concerns around school safety at an all-time high, it is imperative for administrators to take proactive steps towards enhancing security for students, in every facet of their educational environment. While many school security programs focus efforts on securing…
July 6, 2020
Safety & Security

Seamlessly Add Audio to Any Building Plan

When designing, planning, and constructing a new building, there are many factors that must be taken into consideration. One often overlooked aspect is the integration of physical security technology into the building’s design. When it comes to security design, many…
June 22, 2020
Healthcare

Healthcare Facilities that Benefit from Audio

According to the American College of Physicians, workplace violence occurs so frequently within the healthcare industry that many workers, unfortunately, consider it a part of their job. Between 2002-2013, the rate of serious workplace violence– defined as acts where staff…
June 15, 2020
Integrators & Distributors

Why Distributors Should Offer Louroe Electronics Audio Solutions

In the ever-changing world of security technology, staying up to date with the latest technologies from all manufacturers can be a challenge for distributors. From deciding on the best business partners to stocking the most useful equipment, there are many…
June 1, 2020
Healthcare

How to Add Audio to Your Healthcare Facility

Healthcare facilities, whether they be hospitals, clinics, or offices, often require a heightened level of physical security to keep both patients and professionals safe from threats. Many of these facilities face unique challenges, from epidemic outbreaks to patient behavioral issues.…
May 25, 2020
Healthcare

Ebola Hospital Ward Case Study Introduction

Ebola is a rare and deadly disease, and 2014 marked its largest outbreak. The World Health Organization categorized the epidemic as a public health emergency, forcing many hospitals across the United States to spring into action for preparations. In the…
May 18, 2020
Healthcare

Why Sleep Study Labs Need Better Audio

Audio Monitoring for Sleep Studies Polysomnography, also known as a sleep study, is a test used to diagnose patients with possible sleep disorders. Devices record brain waves, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and breathing, along with eye and leg movements…
May 4, 2020
Healthcare

4 Benefits of Audio for Healthcare Professionals

Deploying audio monitoring solutions in healthcare facilities can yield substantial benefits for the health professionals working there. The reasons are quite simple:  1. Conflict Resolution  Audio recordings can be reviewed to resolve verbal conflicts between patients and healthcare administrators and…
April 23, 2020
Safety & Security

Harnessing the Power of Audio

While video surveillance dominates center stage in security deployments, audio is increasingly growing in its role. Video may show a scene, but audio clarifies the intent behind the actions captured on camera. Much like our senses of vision and hearing,…
April 23, 2020
Safety & Security

Audio Security by Design

With each new year, security becomes a more important issue in every facet of our lives, and that especially applies when it comes to the safety of public spaces. Can today’s architects and designers build increased safety and security right…
April 23, 2020
Retail

3 Ways Audio Can Improve Customer Relations for Retailers

Utilizing audio alongside your video surveillance solution can do a lot more than just provide added security. By adding Louroe Electronics’ signature Verifact® microphones, retailers are able to provide a safer environment while simultaneously improving their customer service and customer…