Genetec security demand

Public safety agencies say they need connected security systems that cut response times and shrink investigative work as staffing stays tight. (genetec.com) (policemag.com) Genetec said its 2026 State of Physical Security report drew on responses from more than 7,300 physical security leaders worldwide, including end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants. The company released the global report on December 9, 2025, and public-safety findings for North America were published in April 2026. (genetec.com) (sdmmag.com) In the North American public-safety slice, nearly nine in 10 respondents said they use security data to help keep officers safe. Another 81% said they use it to improve real-time situational awareness and interagency collaboration, and 81% said emergency response is a top application. (policemag.com) (securitytoday.com) The same respondents tied spending to outcomes, not just hardware. Sixty-three percent said increased officer safety is the top metric for justifying physical security investment, followed by faster response times at 52% and improved situational awareness at 48%. (policemag.com) A physical security system is the stack that watches cameras, controls doors, reads license plates, and routes alerts; an integrated system pulls those feeds into one screen instead of leaving them in separate apps. Genetec said more than 70% of all survey respondents already use unified or integrated systems, and 60% said the main reason to replace legacy tools is to add new integrations. (genetec.com 1) (genetec.com 2) That shift lands on systems integrators, the contractors that stitch together cameras, access control, communications, and analytics so agencies can actually use the data in real time. Genetec said its partner ecosystem spans channel partners, technology partners, and consultants, while its public-safety portfolio centers on unified video, digital evidence, and citywide operations tools. (genetec.com 1) (genetec.com 2) The pressure is not only technical. Genetec’s federal-government marketing says agencies want unified platforms that stay compliant with government mandates and cybersecurity standards, and its federal portfolio cites certifications and designations including Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management and UL 2900-2-3 Level 3. (genetec.com 1) (genetec.com 2) Personnel controls sit in the same workflow as software controls when projects touch public agencies and sensitive sites. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says physical security programs rely on protective measures for facilities and public gatherings, while federal personnel-vetting guidance sets standards for credentialing, suitability, fitness, and national-security screening. (cisa.gov) (cdse.edu) Genetec’s broader survey also found vendor durability is becoming part of the buying test. Seventy-three percent of end users said a vendor’s long-term viability and stability is a key factor when evaluating solutions, ahead of product performance at 45% and price at 43%. (genetec.com) The through line in the survey is speed: fewer screens, fewer manual handoffs, and fewer hours spent assembling evidence after an incident. For agencies buying systems and integrators bidding on them, the sale now turns on whether the platform can connect data fast enough to show one usable picture. (policemag.com) (genetec.com)