Safety & Security

Visit Louroe Electronics at GSX!
See how Louroe Electronics can meet your audio needs to increase the functionality and return on investment of your security system. Meet with Louroe’s team of audio experts in booth 1615 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from September 27-29, 2021.
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 week. Each day, schools have to grapple with incidents of bullying, hate speech, fights, disorder, drug use, […]
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 record for hotel occupancy, due to stay-at-home orders, travel restrictions, quarantines, and ongoing fear of […]
3 Ways Audio Increases the Functionality of Security Systems
 Audio is an essential security technology, giving customers a more complete surveillance solution and enhancing situational awareness for security operators. Integrating audio monitoring devices security systems has a multitude of advantages, ranging from alarm verification to added business intelligence. Below are the top ways that audio devices can increase the functionality and footprint of security […]
Introduction to Value of Audio White Paper Blog Post
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 fad. These audio monitoring solutions have continued to gain popularity as powerful evidence recorders that capture vital information beyond the […]
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 merits depending on the deployment’s needs.  Analog devices, like the Louroe Electronics Verifact ® A, […]
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 include shopping centers and movie theaters. Among the most vulnerable, however, are houses of worship.  […]
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 prevention technologies become available to the education sector, districts like Littleton Public Schools in Colorado […]
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 departments respond to at least 36 million alarm activations per year. Of those alarms, between 94 and 98 percent are false, costing police departments $1.8 billion annually. By adding […]
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, detect, and respond to threats and aggressors. One technology not to be overlooked is audio […]
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 audio solutions is making waves in the physical security world. Convincing end users that the […]
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 are not always able to provide complete situational awareness. For this reason, audio monitoring equipment […]
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 States were false. These false alarms not only waste countless police hours but can also […]
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 the physical campus, one often overlooked area of school security is transportation, specifically school buses, […]
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 will immediately think of barbed wire, metal spikes, large fences, and other eyesores. Is it […]
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, video and audio work together to provide a more holistic approach to security. Outside of […]
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 into their buildings? In other words, can we be safer by design? The answer is […]