Law

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 vague. Not only is it lawful, however, it is also now widely embraced as an […]

Key Findings The FGI document encourages healthcare building design flexibility and innovation as long as patient care and staff welfare will not be compromised Laura Levi’s law requires hospitals/emergency facilities to have video surveillance and alarms What’s Happening The Facility Guidelines Institute’s Guidance for Designing Health and Residential Care Facilities that Respond and Adapt to Emergency Conditions, […]

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 […]

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 to a security camera has proven to be a popular method to better capture audio […]

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 system, audio is an often-overlooked technology when it comes to safeguarding these sites. For those […]

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 we will see below. But first, let’s explore the key challenges that law enforcement agencies […]

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 vital role and agencies must implement the right technologies to aid their crime deterrence efforts. […]