Toronto homicide police say the murder of aspiring rapper Anthony Spencer is connected to three drive-by shootings in Scarborough. While investigators decried a wall of silence in investigating the case, they were careful to say that the shootings in no way indicate a gang war in the city.

There are signs posted all over the property of the Franklin County Humane Society that read, "No dumping". Staff say the signs are not working because animals are being dropped over in the overnight hours almost every week. You can tell by her behavior that a black dog, now called Diamond is scared. She was dropped off last night and attached by a leash to the Humane Society's chain link fence

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Tony Sorrentino on Jan. 12 was promoted to president of ScanSource Security, a business unit of ScanSource Inc. “We’re excited about the opportunity in the market,” Sorrentino told Security Systems News. “We started in 2005 and really spent five years introducing ourselves to the market and establishing the ScanSource brand in the security industry.”

LAS VEGAS--Along with introducing its InTouch Skype HD videophone for TVs, Samsung Techwin America today rolled out two new consumer video-monitoring cameras, the WiFi IP SmartCam and WiFi Video Baby Monitor.

John Reid is the new appointed Siemens's Account Manager for Scotland and the North of England. In his new post, John will be responsible for sales to distributors and installers of the company’s extensive range of intruder detection, access control and video surveillance products. John Reid has more than 13 years of experience in the security sector and, prior to taking up his new post, he worked for 10 years with a major European distributor of security products...

The importance of keeping a home, its occupants, and its valuables safe and secure cannot be overstated, yet the challenges of effective security strategies can be time-consuming and stressful for some homeowners. Though some may choose to work through these difficulties and develop home security measures on their own, others may find it preferable to work with a professional company that specializes in preventing and responding to burglaries and other potentially damaging events.

Thursday, Dec. 8, a new show premiers on The History Channel that pits two regular Americans against an "A-team" of surveillance experts in a race to stay hidden. It's called "Off the Grid", and the catch for this reality TV show is that the two contestants win a million dollars if they can remain hidden from the surveillance experts for a single day, while completing a few essential tasks in downtown Los Angeles. It's a real-life game of cat-and-mouse for the biggest purse prize in cable TV history.

Whilst the worst of the first global recession has subsided, another, potentially larger and deeper downturn looms on the horizon. Despite this fairly terrifying spectre, IMS Research remains confident that demand for CCTV & video surveillance equipment will remain strong through 2012; growth for network video surveillance equipment sales is forecast to exceed 25%.

What was once a technology reserved for use by the military, thermal cameras have carved out a niche in the security market. Initially, due to their high price point and lack of compatibility with other traditional surveillance systems, thermal imaging cameras were only used in high-end applications.

Chicago leaders sent the word out to CTA riders and criminals alike Monday that all 143 rail stations are now equipped with multiple security cameras. The cameras won't stop criminals in the act because they do not provide live feeds to the Chicago Police Department or the CTA control center. It's hoped they will serve as a deterrent to crime and help police catch criminals after they strike, officials said.

VIVOTEK's fisheye camera, FE8171V, part of the SUPREME line, incorporates a 3.1 megapixel true Day/Night camera and is equipped with a fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view (wall mount) or 360° surround view (ceiling/floor/table mount).

This week, Milestone Systems launched XProtect Mobile, a smartphone or tablet app that will become available for download on Dec. 1. The app lets security staff monitor their video surveillance cameras and recording systems no matter where they are, whether at home, on a foot patrol, in another building -- anywhere they can get service to their smartphones or tablets.

The head of security for Apple Inc. left the company following the way his staff handled the missing iPhone prototype investigation last summer. John Theriault announced his retirement as vice president of Apple’s global security after close to five years working with the company, says a PC magazine article.

A security camera on an Everett mom’s home recorded the haunting conclusion yesterday of a carjacking that had the heavy-set car thief bail out of a stolen pickup with a 7-year-old girl cowering inside. Bety Sigui, whose Harvard Street home security system caught the miraculous ending, said she won’t let her 3-year-old son out of her sight ever again.

The USA Patriot Act, the law granting the government vast surveillance powers that was adopted in the wake of September 11, turns a decade old Wednesday. But despite its namesake of “United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism,” the law seemingly is being invoked far more to target domestic crime than for fighting terrorism.

ORLANDO, FL – Addressing a "dearth" in advanced educational opportunities in the security field, the University of Central Florida has created a new Ph.D. program in Security Studies.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. will sell off its perimeter security business to focus on its core firearm business, the company announced. The company purchased Nashville, Tenn.-based Universal Safety Response (renamed Smith & Wesson Security Solutions) in 2009. The unit provides security solutions in the defense, transportation, petroleum and chemical industries, as well as airports and corporate facilities. However, as government spending declined, Smith & Wesson has seen a large drop in the perimeter security business. "We believe its strengths could be better maximized as an independent company," Smith & Wesson President and CEO James Debney said. "Or it could be part of a group of companies, focused entirely on the security solutions market." With 125 employees, the security solutions unit brought in 13 percent of Smith & Wesson's revenues for its last fiscal year, Tennessean.com reports. Effective Oct. 31, Smith & Wesson will report the unit as a discontinued operation in financial reports. Additionally, the company will omit the division in the financial results of continuing operations. However, it will continue to operate until it is sold, according to the company.

Tampa, Fla. has five surveillance cameras watching traffic downtown, but next year's Republican National Convention could bring hundreds more on the street and in the sky.

WASHINGTON—Public surveillance cameras are successful at reducing neighborhood crime depending on how they are set up and monitored, according to a new report from the Urban Institute on the usefulness of surveillance cameras.

ORLANDO - SightLogix on Sept. 19 announced its thermal video surveillance cameras have been deployed to secure the new World Trade Center’s perimeter in New York City.
 The announcement brings the company full circle, John Romanowich, SightLogix’s president and CEO, told Security Director News.