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Will Europe’s Museum Theft Wave Cross the Atlantic?

“What U.S. Museums Should Be Asking Now” Over the past year, Europe has experienced a troubling series of high-profile museum thefts. Most recently, a brazen theft from Frances Renoir...

Is Your Institution Truly Protected? Why Security Risk Assessments Matter More Than Ever

Would you choose to skip testing your fire alarm system because there hasn’t been a fire? Skipping a periodic security risk assessment is like never getting your annual physical because you feel...

Redefining Museum Security Where LiDAR and AI Keep Watch

In today’s automated world—from self-driving cars to smart museums and cultural institutions—accurate detection is critical. The combination of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and artificial...

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Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses

The day after the jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris, officials from across Washington’s...

Museum Security Community Reckons with Louvre Theft Aftermath

French authorities continue to search for the thieves responsible for Sunday’s Louvre heist as the...