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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Yahoo
Muhlenberg County family calls for the discontinuing of Sig Sauer P320
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Muhlenberg County family is calling on the U.S. Military, federal agents and the law enforcement community to stop using all variations of the Sig Sauer P320 pistol. U.S. Air Force airman and Greenville native Brayden Lovan was killed as a result of an 'uncommanded firing' of the weapon a week and a half ago at an Air Force base in Wyoming. Fallen Muhlenberg County airman returns home Philadelphia attorney Robert Zimmerman, who is representing Lovan's mother, says Lovan's family is concerned another 'uncommanded firing' of the gun could happen to someone else. Zimmerman represents more than 100 Sig Sauer victims who were injured or killed by the P320 models and is asking for Sig Sauer to abolish the weapon. Sig Sauer has pledged to cooperate with the Air Force's investigation into Lovan's death. We've reached out to the company for comment, and we are waiting to hear back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Techday NZ
09-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate
HID and ASSA ABLOY have received a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate self-boarding biometric eGate in the interior design elements category. The BG100 Speedgate combines HID's Facepod facial recognition technology and document reader with ASSA ABLOY's Speedgate, aiming to deliver a streamlined passenger experience in airports by integrating multiple identity verification features into a single automated access point. This collaborative product is designed to enhance the security and efficiency of passenger processing by supporting faster, secure and contactless transactions across various airport touchpoints. According to HID, the BG100 Speedgate enables use from pre-security checks and VIP lounge access to boarding and immigration, condensing these interactions into a unified interface for both travellers and airport staff. At the technical core of the Speedgate is the HID Facepod solution, which incorporates an advanced camera system, facial recognition algorithms, multi-touch screens and smart LED guidance. This combination of features is intended to improve usability and passenger flow, meeting the requirements of airports that handle significant volumes of travellers each day. The Red Dot Award jury, known for its focus on product design since 1955, recognised the BG100 Speedgate for its design quality and for meeting criteria such as function, seduction, use and responsibility. Entries for this edition of the awards were submitted from over 60 countries and evaluated by a panel of experts from 21 countries, including designers, professors, journalists and consultants. Vito Fabbrizio, Vice President Product Management and Innovation, Biometric Identity Technologies at HID, said: "We're proud to be recognised with a Red Dot Award for a solution that reflects HID's dedication to serving the aviation and travel industry. This award underscores our leadership in biometrics and facial recognition technologies and highlights our commitment to delivering secure, intuitive and best-in-class identity verification experiences for travelers around the world." The Speedgate's physical design allows for flexibility across different airport spaces, with an ultra-modular construction that can be adapted in a variety of colours and sizes. The manufacturers highlight that it has been developed for high-traffic airport environments and features countermeasures such as anti-tailgating, anti-piggybacking and wrong-way passage detection, supporting both operational and regulatory security requirements. The BG100 Speedgate is produced with the ethos of "Moving by Design," which refers to integrating motion, emotion and technology to create a balance between security and passenger convenience in busy public settings. Robert Zimmerman, Head of Business Vertical Airports at ASSA ABLOY, commented on the award: "It's incredibly exciting to see our joint innovation recognised on a global stage. This award is a testament to the power of collaboration and our shared commitment to shaping the future of travel. Together, we're delivering cutting edge solutions that enhance security, elevate the passenger experience and make travel safer and more intuitive." The Red Dot Award: Product Design is regarded as a significant distinction in the international product design landscape. Products considered for this award are required to demonstrate excellence in both aesthetic appeal and usability, as assessed by a diverse panel conducting detailed evaluation and discussion of submitted entries. The BG100 Speedgate is positioned by HID and ASSA ABLOY to address the evolving demand for security and process efficiency within airports and the broader air travel sector, as requirements for contactless and secure identity verification continue to expand.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Gun accidentally fired, Milwaukee police officer joins lawsuit
The Brief An MPD officer has joined a federal lawsuit against a gun manufacturer. The lawsuit claims the SIG Sauer P320 fired without anyone pulling the trigger. The lawsuit seeks a recall of the weapon and compensation. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee police officer whose gun accidentally fired and injured his partner has now joined a federal lawsuit against the weapon's manufacturer. What they're saying Attorney Robert Zimmerman, who is based in Philadelphia, represents more than 100 people who claim the same thing: The SIG Sauer P320 fired without anyone pulling the trigger. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "The reality is people are experiencing unintended discharges when their hands are not even on the gun," said Attorney Robert Zimmerman. Twenty-two people, mostly law enforcement, are part of the latest lawsuit. That includes MPD Officer Yang Lee. "His hand wasn't on the gun," Zimmerman said. "The gun discharged while it was in its holster." The backstory In September 2022, Lee was searching a suspect's vehicle when his SIG Sauer P320 fired. It struck and injured his partner. The officer who was injured when Lee's gun went off is part of another lawsuit against the gun manufacturer. "Officer Lee does not trust this gun. He has had severe emotional distress from years and years being on the force," Zimmerman said. Dig deeper MPD transitioned away from the P320 three years ago and replaced them with glocks after several incidents. In July 2020, a SIG Sauer went off during an arrest and injured the officer's partner. Less than six months later, surveillance captured the moment a shot went off – the officer's hands weren't on the gun. "They ought to know what they can do at this point," Zimmerman said. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News What's next The federal lawsuit calls for SIG Sauer to recall the weapon. It also seeks compensation. If there isn't change, Zimmerman expects more lawsuits: "It's not going to stop until SIG changes their ways and does the right thing." FOX6 News reached out to SIG Sauer for comment but did not hear back by the deadline for this story. The Source FOX6 News interviewed Attorney Robert Zimmerman about the lawsuit and referenced prior coverage of the weapons' accidental firings for information in this report.
