As rates continue to rise, our education clients are finding that people vaping inside of schools is a growing and concerning issue. Nearly 15% of students admit to vaping, and the most popular places that vaping is happening are rooms where there is a...
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Rock Ridge Public Schools: A Safe, Secure and Innovative Learning Environment for All
Parallel is proud to highlight our client Rock Ridge Public Schools and the incredible things they are doing for students in Virginia and Eveleth Minnesota. ISD2909 recently finished a state-of-the-art high school in a $123 million dollar project. One important...
8 Steps to Developing A Physical Security Roadmap
Do you find yourself constantly responding to various security threats and not really accomplishing your long-term goals and objectives? Then you are not alone. Too many security directors working in today’s fast paced environment are constantly bombarded...
2022 Open House: Technology, Pizza and Prizes
Fall means cooler weather, colorful scenery and our Annual Open House! Each year we invite our clients, potential clients and partners into our 5,400 square foot Innovation Lab for fun, food, drinks, prizes, and most importantly, to learn and experience some of our...
Community in the Physical Security Industry
At Parallel, we know how important it is to take care of our people, our places, and our assets. Most physical security systems are built with access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection. However, there are many additional systems that can be added on...
How Do We Secure City Infrastructure With Little to No Connectivity?
“Infrastructure” is finally here! We’ve heard for years this was coming, and as details of the 2021 bill begin to emerge, we are seeing a big opportunity for cities to improve the safety and security of their infrastructures. Deep in the 2021 infrastructure bill is a...