In my 18 years as a law enforcement officer of the Greenwich Connecticut Police Department and the Connecticut Financial Crimes Task Force, I've witnessed and dealt with my fair share of ATM skimming crooks. ATM fraud is one of the banking industry’s fastest growing crimes, with high-tech criminals using increasingly sophisticated methods to skim money from teller machines.

How can financial institutions put a stop to ATM fraud? I lecture frequently to law enforcement and the private sector, and want to share with you a few fraud prevention tips through a webinar next week. Here's a bonus tip for 3VR blog readers:

To find out how you can solve crimes faster, read more about our intelligent 3VR video surveillance system and amazing forensic search. In the mean time, Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at 3VR!

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Interview with Bill Bozeman

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One of the most forward-thinking leaders in security systems integration, Bill Bozeman has just added another notch to his belt. The prestigious George R. Lippert Memorial Award, which honors outstanding contributions to the security industry. We are honored to speak with Bill about the award and were curious to find out a little bit more about the man behind the award – what makes him tick? What is the secret to his success?

What is it about finding an easier way to do something that makes us happier?

I have fond memories of our first DVR: recording favorite shows while we were out and then fast forwarding through the commercials when we watched them.

Or how happy I was putting my first debit card to use: no more having to get cash from the bank or constantly carrying around a checkbook. Remember first being able take pictures with your cell phone and send them to people without having to develop film? It was instantly life-changing.

Everyone knows it’s a challenge to get IT and Physical Security working together as a unit. Different technologies, different budgets, and presumed different purposes (although not so different when you think about it).

If you are in Seattle tomorrow, be sure to check out the keynote seminar “Combining IT and Physical security into one effective organization” by Tim McCreight, Chief Information Officer for the Government of Alberta, at ASIS Puget Sound’s 5th Annual Technology Expo. The presentation will address how to get these two important groups in your organization to get along.