Contributing to your community continues to be a main factor for volunteering.  Volunteering with the National Capital Area Crime Stoppers organization has been a privilege for over six years.  Serving as the President and Chair of the Board of Directors is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a safer community.   Of course, volunteering also offers […]

Electronic security has many disciplines within the field with each offering substantial protection, detection and deterrent to unwanted behaviour or criminal activity.  We offer experience and expertise in many of these disciplines.  One often overlooked discipline is perimeter protection or territorial reinforcement.  Establishing a clear perimeter is an effective deterrent and can create time to […]

  When was the last time you left home, or the office without your cell phone? Using our phone as an access control credential, can be convenient, and eliminates the need to carry conventional credentials (key fob, card, adhesive tag, etc…).   Although it seems like a simple extension, there are a number of things to […]

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 […]

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 […]