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Facial Recognition – Science Fiction to Reality

August 28, 2017 Security Richard McMullen

The 2002 science fiction film, Minority Report showcased some impressive video surveillance opportunities, highlighting numerous facial recognition features.  While we have yet to achieve much of this film technology, we have developed some practical advances in facial recognition technology.  Advances will no doubt continue to develop this video technology.  Utilizing this technology can have some […]

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Start the day with Breakfast

July 11, 2017 Company News, and Security Richard McMullen

Beginning the day with breakfast is recognized as a healthy way to start your day.  I always enjoy beginning the day with a breakfast meeting with our security technicians.  Admittedly, when I joined FCi in 2007 the breakfast reservation represented a much smaller number of team members.  Recently I was joined by a team of […]

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Contributing to our Industry

May 29, 2017 Company News, and Security Richard McMullen

I recently became the official immediate Past-President of The Canadian Security Association (CANASA) having served as National President for a two year term. Serving as President has been an honour and privilege. The electronic security industry has been a major part of my life since I first entered the industry as a Central Station Operator […]

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Crime Prevention Starts with YOU! – Shoulda Woulda Coulda

April 11, 2017 Security Richard McMullen

I had the opportunity to help launch the 2017 Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Crime Prevention Campaign (#CrimePreventionONT) on February 21, 2017 at Toronto Police Headquarters.  The Canadian Security Association (CANASA) supports the initiative and has for the past four years.  The theme of the 2017 campaign is “Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda” and is […]

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