Outdoor Lighting Effects on Video Surveillance
The lighting on most commercial and public properties does not provide enough ambient light for public safety or for video surveillance...
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Thomas McComas
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Don't Forget To Tell Your Electrical Engineer This
Coordination is a major part of any construction project and security systems are no different. Depending on the size of the security...
Thomas McComas
Jan 12, 20235 min read
5 Scope Items Security Contractors Don't Do
Experienced construction managers know that bidding out scopes of work correctly is a major element of a successful project. Paving needs...
Thomas McComas
Jan 25, 20214 min read
Domestic Violent Extremists: A Major Threat to Critical Infrastructure
January has been a month to remember as one of the most contentious periods of American political history. With many in the middle the...
Thomas McComas
Aug 21, 20202 min read
Three Tips for Securing Office Lobbies
Office lobbies serve as the first impression of your company's culture by visitors, clients, and employees. Public Space: The area that...
Thomas McComas
Aug 17, 20202 min read
What is Holistic Design?
Viewing all of the pieces together Solving a puzzle takes time and it takes key attention to detail to make sure each piece is correct...
Thomas McComas
Aug 4, 20203 min read
Professionalism in Security
(The man above is well dressed and look professional, a security guard might wear a branded uniform, others may where slacks blazers) It...
Thomas McComas
Aug 4, 20201 min read
Website Update
As you may have noticed we have recently made a few changes to our website. This new modern and more efficient design cuts out the...
Thomas McComas
Jul 29, 20201 min read
Were Moving!
We have decided to move downtown to reach new markets within Detroit and to cut costs. Its been great to be a part of Royal Oak and we...
Thomas McComas
May 28, 20203 min read
Covid-19 Flattening the Curve, Ending Lockdowns, and Weathering the Potential Second Wave
Admittedly, I have been avoiding the topic of Covid-19 because I didn’t want to give the impression I was trying to benefit out of a...
Thomas McComas
Aug 14, 20191 min read
The Fed Restricts Chinese Owned Security and I.T. Technology
In 2019 the National Defense Authorization Act became law effectively banning many popular brands of Chinese owned/manufactured security,...
Thomas McComas
May 5, 20192 min read
Cannabusiness: A Fledgling and Vulnerable Industry
The Cannabis industry in Michigan is expected to reach $1.5 Billion! That is a lot of money and unfortunately many businesses have...
Thomas McComas
Jan 24, 20193 min read
Tech Savvy Terrorists and Airport Disruptions- How Drones Affect the Security Landscape
Great tools when in good hands Recreational drone usage has increased dramatically over the past 5 years due to less expensive hobby...
Thomas McComas
Jan 24, 20183 min read
IoT: Internet enabled devices still have security flaws
(IoT) The Internet of Things: Everyday we see more and more IoT devices come on to the market. The Google Home and The Amazon Echo had a...
Thomas McComas
Jul 24, 20171 min read
"Smart" Children's toys: Exploited by hackers
Devices and toys that use Wi-Fi are at risk of being exploited by hackers. Anything with a camera, microphone, or other sensor can be...
Thomas McComas
Jul 10, 20172 min read
Air traffic control tower evacuation due to HAZMAT incident
Earlier today an air traffic control tower in Alexandria, Virginia was evacuated due to noxious fumes entering the tower. Thankfully it...
Thomas McComas
May 24, 20172 min read
In the wake of Manchester
Without a doubt everyone has their mind on the Manchester attack. A suicide bomber was able to detonate his bomb at the end of a concert...
Thomas McComas
Apr 21, 20172 min read
Lighting is the key to public safety
There is something about the night that still puts fear into us. Something primal, an instinct leftover from the days of the earliest...
Thomas McComas
Apr 15, 20172 min read
Spring is here: Why you need to secure your yard.
Its finally starting to get warm here in the midwest, which means the start of the backyard season. I just mowed my lawn for the first...
Thomas McComas
Apr 7, 20171 min read
The adjustable wrench analogy
An adjustable wrench is a good tool. It works in a pinch when you cannot find the specific size for the job. However, sometimes you need...
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