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Explore Essential Biometrics Topics With These ISC East Sessions

Security Industry Association

At ISC East, you’ll discover expert insights on enhancing physical and digital security with biometrics, top trends in biometric security and how these technologies are being used to transform travel. All Times EST. CBP Innovation Efforts to Safely and Securely Transform Travel to and From the U.S. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

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Call for Abstracts: Student Research Presentation and Poster Session at NFPA Conference & Expo 2023

National Fire Protection Association

Student poster authors and presenters will have complimentary registration for the NFPA Conference and Expo (see details). Students are responsible for all related travel costs. Download the full call for abstract including instructions. PDF) The deadline for abstract submittal is December 2, 2022.

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Electrical Safety Tips for Users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters

National Fire Protection Association

Proposed changes by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), for example, would prohibit residents and guests from keeping e-bikes or e-scooters within NYCHA apartments or building common areas. Since 1901, automotive transportation has been banned, leaving most travel to be done on foot, by bicycle, or by horse and carriage.

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Ensuring Operational Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Events

Fusion Risk Management

Coordination with Local Authorities During geopolitical events, it is essential to coordinate with local authorities and security forces to share information, request support, and align response efforts.

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Backflow Preventer Types

National Fire Protection Association

In some localities, cross connections may be prohibited or closely regulated by health authorities. Backflow preventers are installed to prevent contaminants from traveling from the non-potable source to the potable public drinking supply via back siphonage and back pressure.

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SIA New Member Profile: Leonardo/ELSAG ALPR Systems

Security Industry Association

We can help an organization deploy ALPR cameras around their facilities to identify vehicles coming and going, travel patterns and authorized and unauthorized vehicles. NM : Our primary focus in the security industry is perimeter security, border security and access control. NM : We have engaged with SIA at various ISC exhibitions.

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Four Questions About the Covid-19 Pandemic

Emergency Planning

Sectors such as travel, hospitality, tourism, retail, the arts and entertainment will suffer closures and reorganisations. This means that coordination between national, regional and local authorities needs to be strong and extensive. Authorities and politicians must work hard to build up a relationship of trust with the public.

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