Government & public services security applications - Case studies

When major fire and security specialists Cornerstone were appointed to deliver the life safety systems for the refurbishment of 77 Grosvenor Street, they faced a unique challenge. Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair district, the prestigious building features classical architecture and over 50,000 square feet of premium open-plan office space spread across six floors. The goal was to upgrade the fire protection without compromising the building’s refined aesthetics. The client...

Ericeira, a seaside town on the western coast of Portugal, is a popular tourist destination and is known as one of the top surfing destinations in Europe. It has a population of just over 10,000 citizens with this increasing during the busy summer season. The Municipal Council of Mafra, the local government body overseeing the region, recognized that the increase in traffic during the summer months needed greater monitoring and control to reduce congestion and the risk of accidents. Improving...

Crime analysts at DeterTech, a trusted security partner to critical infrastructure and law enforcement, are warning of a major rise in reported incidents of copper and cable theft across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Believed to be orchestrated by Organized Crime Groups (OCGs), the direct to threat to UK infrastructure is being driven by the sustained high price of copper, which hit $10,300 per ton on 25th September 2025 – the highest recorded price since April 2024. Cable thef...

Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security solutions, announced the launch of Rhombus Insights, an AI-powered solution that empowers businesses to measure virtually anything their cameras can see and automate responses based on those specific observations. The launch is a significant expansion of Rhombus’ AI analytics capabilities, giving organizations complete customization over what they track and how they respond to operational situations. Rhombus's physical operations ...

Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Clovis Police Department serves the rapidly growing community of Clovis, California—a vibrant city situated just northeast of Fresno in Fresno County. Home to over 129,000 residents, Clovis is known for its strong community values, family-friendly neighborhoods, and forward-thinking city leadership. Once a historic railroad town, Clovis has transformed into a modern, thriving municipality, consistently ranked among California&...

Keihan Bus, established in 1922, is a long-standing public transportation provider with over 100 years of service in Japan. Its network spans Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga prefectures, offering a wide range of safe and reliable transportation services and carrying over 10,000 passengers daily. The company also operates routes that serve major tourist destinations such as Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto and Dotonbori in Osaka, as well as direct access to the venue of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan—a...

HID, the pioneer in trusted identity and authentication solutions, announced that it successfully supported Stockholm's public transit authority, Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL), in transforming the daily travel experience for hundreds of thousands of passengers in the capital through a comprehensive digital ticketing modernization program. The initiative has eliminated paper tickets and enabled seamless contactless payments across buses, ferries, trams and metro stations. The technology u...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AI-based gun detection pioneer - ZeroEyes, announced that its new ZeroEyes Awareness Kit (ZAK), a drone featuring advanced built-in video analytics capabilities, which allows for real-time threat detection and early warning, was used to enhance security at Joint Base Charleston (JB-CHS)’s August 16 Summer Fest Concert. ZEGS rapidly deployed its computer vision software onboard an Easy Aerial tethered drone to augment security fo...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful completion of a major security upgrade for Bethesda Community Church and Bethesda Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas. Serving more than 530 students from preschool through 12th grade, Bethesda Christian School is recognized among the top private schools in Texas. Modern safety and security systems High...

Faced with rising crime, open-air drug markets, and declining neighborhoods in the late 1990s, the citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took action. What began as a grassroots response evolved into one of the nation's most effective community-supported video security networks, powered by Milestone Systems’ XProtect open platform video management software (VMS). For this city of nearly 60,000, with much of its economy based on tourism, the results demonstrate the power of community-drive...

A community-supported video security initiative has transformed public safety in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The citizen-led collaboration demonstrates how open platform video technology can help revitalize struggling urban areas. Faced with rising crime, open-air drug markets, and declining neighborhoods in the late 1990s, the citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took action. What began as a grassroots response evolved into one of the nation's most effective community-supported video security net...

The land of the Ionian arc in Apulia is now protected 24/7 by an advanced early fire detection system thanks to Teledyne FLIR's high-sensitivity thermal imaging cameras. This represents a synergy between innovation and environmental protection to prevent disasters from happening. The Ionian arc of Puglia is an area rich in history, evocative coastal landscapes, and millenary cultural traditions that tell of the encounter between nature and civilization.  However, this area is also particu...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that its cloud-based vehicle investigation system, Cloudrunner™, is now hosted in Canada on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This will ensure that sensitive data for Canadian law enforcement, security agencies, and private-sector organizations remains in Canada while delivering responsiveness, scalability, and reliability. Vehicle-centric investigation system Cloudrunner is a cloud-native vehicle-centr...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in open-platform video management software, announced the successful deployment of a cloud-based video surveillance system at a Texas county polling facility that transformed citizen access to election monitoring while reducing both installation time and costs. Working with systems integrator Sology Solutions, the county deployed Milestone's XProtect video management software on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide citizens with real-time access to ballot han...

In the City of Genoa, a technology journey started with the vision of becoming a true smart city, long before it was a global trend. That dream has leaped forward: Genoa has joined Project Hafnia, a groundbreaking initiative by Milestone Systems and NVIDIA, to shape the future of video AI. From civil protection to smart transport, from license plate readers to AI-powered analytics, Genoa is building a city that learns, adapts, and grows. Now, with Hafnia, Genoa steps into a new dimension, hel...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, and OpenView, one of the largest privately owned independent security companies in the UK, are reinforcing their long-standing collaboration with Enfield Council.  The partnership aims to enhance public safety through the deployment of state-of-the-art Predator and Invictus HD PTZ cameras, across London Borough of Enfield’s town centre and public parks. Maximize security surveillance...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, introduced Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection. This AI-powered feature runs entirely in the cloud, and works on any connected camera, setting a new benchmark for highly accurate detection and alerting when intruders are present. Businesses can instantly deploy Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection on any camera connected to the global Eagle Eye platform with the push of a button–no new hardware...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by the Erika J. Glazer Family Campus of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple to protect members and staff against gun-related threats. Founded in 1862, it is the oldest Jewish congregation and synagogue in Los Angeles, California. Grow...

As the summer season approaches, Chelmsford City Racecourse, a prominent venue in Essex renowned for its vibrant racing events, has recently unveiled a major enhancement to its grounds with the installation of a high-performance fencing solution from Jacksons Fencing. Designed to boost both the safety and aesthetic appeal, the upgrade arrived just in time for one of the venue’s busiest periods. To meet the challenge, Chelmsford City Racecourse teamed up with Garden Fencing Essex, an Appro...

The Chiba Taxi Association manages over 5,000 taxi vehicles across its eight branches in Chiba Prefecture. Among them, the Keiyo Branch and the Keiyo District Taxi Operations Council have led efforts to install network cameras at key terminal stations for the past 18 years. These systems have supported the monitoring of taxi stand congestion, crime prevention, and emergency response, including the identification of stranded commuters during disasters. Network camera systems Initially, th...

The port city of Imperia in north-west Italy has become a popular tourist destination over the years. In order to better secure both the city and the port area, Imperia decided to expand its video surveillance system. At the heart of the system are Dallmeier’s Panomera® multifocal sensor cameras. Imperia is a pretty city in the province of Liguria and is located in the northwest of Italy on the Riviera di Ponente. Originally an industrial town, Imperia has developed over the years int...

The busy London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is home to over 180,000 people living in high-density housing, along with many major public spaces including parks and the stadiums of Chelsea, Fulham, and Queens Park Rangers football clubs.  Maintaining surveillance coverage to ensure the safety of citizens and businesses was of paramount importance to the local authority. The council needed to upgrade its existing surveillance system with high-definition cameras that provided greater sit...

Clever video management and AI-driven analytics has led to significant improvements in traffic flow, public safety, and operational efficiency in one of the U.S. Midwest’s most forward-thinking cities. Milestone Systems, a world-pioneering provider of open platform video management software (VMS), collaborated with the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to enhance traffic management – a project powered by Milestone’s XProtect VMS and Vaidio’s Vision AI platform. Data-driven video t...

Inaugurated on May 25, 1999, the Museo Antropológico de la Comunidad de Madrid began construction in 1987. It wasn't until ten years later, in 1997, that the decree establishing the museum was issued, thus formalizing the institution's existence. As part of the museum’s modernization, the client needed an SMD LED solution that includes a glass in front of it to avoid dead pixels and any possible damage or accidents caused by museum visitors. Dahua, together with Epsilon Media, pro...

RGB Spectrum™, a pioneer in mission-critical video solutions for real-time decision support, announced that the City of Norman, Oklahoma, has selected the company to deliver a video processing and control system for its new Traffic Management Center (TMC).  This innovative display approach will replace the traditional front-of-room screen with personal console-based video walls, setting a new standard for operational efficiency. RGB Spectrum’s Zio® 4000 series New system...

Newport, a popular vacation destination, has partnered with Sorama to tackle growing noise pollution. By integrating AI technology and products from Axis Communications, Sorama, and FF Group, the city aims to reduce traffic noise and enhance road safety. FF Group’s CAMMRA AI software and DataFactory platform help generate accurate vehicle data in real-time, day or night, to support noise reduction efforts. The challenge How can they address the challenge of traffic noise? What actions c...

The Torrance Unified School District is a cornerstone of the Torrance community, dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. Serving a diverse student population, Torrance USD delivers a comprehensive and enriching educational experience from kindergarten through high school. The school district comprises 17 elementary, eight middle, and five high schools, one continuation high school, and one alternative high school.  V...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its technology has been deployed at East Hill Synagogue in Englewood, New Jersey, to proactively address gun-related threats. East Hill Synagogue is a 20+ year-old house of worship serving a diverse community of Modern Orthodox Jews, offering Shabbat and holiday prayer services, adult education and family activities....

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions for enterprise clients, along with its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), announced recent successes in St. Louis, Missouri, where the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID) has embraced RAD’s solutions as part of its public safety initiatives. The CID has deployed multiple ROSA™ security devices, showcased RAD’s ROAMEO™ and RADDO...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID® Mobile Access® and signature HID Signo™ readers throughout its buildings to guarantee it has a modern, secure and reliable access control system to allow staff and students to enter using both RFID cards and smartphones. The project will involve buying and installing new mobile-ready HID Signo readers at around 40 buildings –...