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Large-Loss Fires Up by More than 50%
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 11/18/2008
- Security News
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In 2007, fire departments responded to an estimated 1,557,500 fires causing $14.6 billion in loss and damage. Many of these fires were small or had little or no property damage. However, 71 fires resulted in losses of $5 million or more each.
The U.S. Gun Run | Gun Sales | 49% increase over last year
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 11/15/2008
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By now I’m sure you have read or heard countless stories on the surge to buy guns following the election of President-elect Barack Obama and the upcoming primarily Democratic Congress.
Global Retail Theft Soars, Economy to Blame
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 11/14/2008
- Business Security , Security News
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The level of global retail theft reached $104.5 billion in the past year, leading to increased costs for both retailers and consumers alike. We suspect the increase in organized retail theft uncovered in the study could be directly attributed to the downturn in our economy.
Connecticut Implements New False Alarm Ordinance
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 11/11/2008
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In Connecticut a new ordinance to reduce false alarm dispatches could reduce false alarms by 100,000 each year
Airport Security Gets a New Look
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 11/11/2008
- Security News
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At airport security checkpoints, when you put your shoes, keys, laptops, and other belongings into a bin, you might just be influenced to buy a pair of shoes, electronics, or kitchen appliance.
New PERS Law in Kentucky
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 11/11/2008
- Security News
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State government in Kentucky is tightening the law when it comes to personal emergency response systems (PERS).
Survey finds Economy may lead to an Increase in Home Fires
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 11/3/2008
- Security News
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Americans are concerned about the rising cost of heating their homes, and many will use an alternative heating source to reduce their bills this winter.
GE Security Technology Helps Police Reduce Drugs at Night Clubs
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 10/30/2008
- Security News
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The following is a summary of a Press Release sent to Security World News from GE Security Inc. out of Bradenton, Florida.
Australia considers Talking Security Cameras
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 10/30/2008
- Security News
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In Gold Coast, Australia the Mayor and City Council members will travel to Ipswich in the United Kingdom to check out a new system of talking security cameras.
After Threatening Hoax Letters BioDefense Steps up Productivity
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 10/30/2008
- Security News
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BioDefense Corporation is pushing up the launch date of one of their products after the FBI launched an investigation into a series of threatening letters sent to various banks.
Security Company Sued for Burger King Murder
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 10/30/2008
- Security News
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The husband of a woman who was stabbed repeatedly, strangled, and killed during a robbery of a suburban Chicago Burger King in 2006 is suing the security company that was suppose to keep the restaurant safe.
Accused Burglar says He was Inspired by. It Takes a Thief TV Show.
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 10/23/2008
- Security News
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Men who was accused of burglarizing nearly a dozen homes told police he is a really big fan of Discovery Channel's reality television show It Takes a Thief.
Landlord Spies on over 30 Tenants
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 10/20/2008
- Security News
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Police say a Philadelphia landlord spied on at least 34 female tenants over the past 20 years. Daley is accused of hiding cameras inside the apartments of tenants.
TSA Screener Steals $200,000 worth from Traveler Bags
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 10/17/2008
- Security News
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He did it right under the nose of the Transportation Security Administration and behind the backs of unsuspecting travelers.
Clear card provides a Biometric Security Line Fast Pass at the Airport
- By Annie Blanco
- Published 10/12/2008
- Security News
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Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which serves more than 89 million passengers annually, is the latest airport to jump onboard the Clear card phenomena.