Security Today

Electronic security firm partners with Friends of Flight 93 and Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the September 11 legacy. A global security integration firm is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks through new charitable partnerships supporting education and first responder families. Securitas Technology announced support for two organizations: Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Security giant Allied Universal earned the No. 72 spot on TIME magazine's inaugural ranking of 500 U.S. private businesses. Security and facility services provider Allied Universal secured the No. 72 spot on TIME magazine's inaugural list of America’s Best Private Companies for 2026. The national ranking evaluates 500 privately held businesses based on two core criteria: employee satisfaction and overall company impact.

Monica Mejia brings over 18 years of security industry experience to lead regional growth strategy for Altronix. Power and data transmission solution provider Altronix appointed Monica Mejia as director of new business development for Latin America. Based in Mexico City, Mejia will oversee expansion strategy throughout the region. She will work alongside independent representative firm LAR to support resellers, dealers, consultants and system integration projects across Latin American markets.

New self-service kiosk combines document scanning and facial verification to strengthen identity assurance for enterprise facilities. A new integrated self-service visitor kiosk combines hardware document authentication, facial recognition, and physical identity management software to secure high-risk facilities and corporate environments.

Five Thai airports are adopting millisecond security screening technology to speed up checkpoint lines and protect privacy. Thai aviation authorities are deploying advanced screening technology across key travel hubs to streamline passenger processing and elevate security standards. Airports of Thailand awarded a contract to Rohde & Schwarz to install QPS201 millimeter wave security scanners across five facilities under its management.

A new smart crosswalk system in Las Vegas uses targeted LED light beams to track pedestrians and improve driver awareness. City officials in downtown Las Vegas have launched a pilot program featuring AI-powered crosswalk illumination designed to reduce pedestrian accidents near high-traffic tourist areas. The technology, known as the SecurOS Soffit from video intelligence company Intelligent Security Systems, was installed at the intersection of First Street and Ogden Avenue.

A national security partnership begins regional safety seminars to help mosques and faith-based institutions prepare for active shooter threats. Two prominent American Muslim advocacy organizations have held the first in a series of regional safety and active shooter training sessions for faith-based institutions.

Designing stadium entry gates around peak arrival volumes and threat-specific screening technologies eliminates perimeter bottlenecks while maintaining high-rigor security. Millions of fans are converging on stadiums across North America this summer for one of the largest multi-city sporting events ever staged on the continent. Matches sell out venues that seat well over 70,000 people, often with several games taking place in different cities on the same day.

Funding programs offer financial assistance for young professionals, military veterans and career advancement in the security sector. The Security Industry Association is accepting applications for three scholarship programs aimed at supporting professional development and educational advancement in the security industry. The offerings include the SIA RISE Scholarship, the SIA Veterans in Security Scholarship and the Women in Security Forum Scholarship.

Security systems integrator acquires Vital Installs and sudoVision Consulting to enhance infrastructure and government services. Security integration firm SAGE Integration expanded its physical security and technology service footprint through the acquisition of Vital Installs and sudoVision Consulting LLC. The additions strengthen the company's national delivery capabilities in low-voltage systems, network cabling and specialized technology applications.