Government & public services security applications - Case studies

Hikvision Darkfighter cameras enable Salford control center to offer 24/7 active monitoring while reducing bandwidth requirements When Salford City Council began upgrading its public space CCTV cameras with Hikvision's Darkfighter models, video operatives reported some unusual results: they were suddenly able to see crystal clear night time images. Previously low-light surveillance images were murky and suspicious activity hard to make out. Now, armed with Darkfighter cameras...

Technical furniture manufacturer Thinking Space Systems have improved the working environment of CCTV operators at Blackburn with Darwen Council, with custom designed control room furniture recently installed within their new CCTV hub. Thinking Space were awarded the contract to provide control room furniture for the brand-new CCTV hub at Blackburn with Darwen Council. Accommodating four operators and two supervisors, the cool blues and greys for the interior for the room were matched by Thinki...

With Nedap, Municipality of Arnhem can also allocate multiple lockers to a single person When the Municipal Council of Arnhem needed secure and flexible lockers to safeguard employees' personal possessions, electronic lockers from Nedap were considered as a safe option. “In 2005, the Municipal Council of Arnhem decided to combine seven different locations into two locations, with 1400 flexible workplaces for 1800 civil servants. In order to save space and costs, drawer...

An OPTEX REDSCAN laser detector has been installed on top of the building in a vertical application A council depot in Dudley experiencing up to 80 false alarms in 45 minutes when opening every morning has practically eradicated the problem by reviewing the existing sensor locations and deploying OPTEX laser detection technology. Perimeter Security ThreatThe site requires a security system as, historically, intruders have broken through one of the perimeter walls and stolen...

Hikvision, the supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, supplied digital video monitoring technology solutions to the Museum for East Asian Art in Cologne – thus paving the way for entry into the age of HD-TVI. The museum previously had analog cameras and an analog recorder in place. The image quality of the recordings was poor and rewinding and fast-forwarding recordings turned out to be complicated. The museum was looking for a more modern and flexible solution t...

Teledyne e2v has set a European mission first by re-engineering commercial microprocessors that provide Thales Alenia Space with a major increase in processing speed and power for lightning imaging satellites’ on-board computer (OBC) Thales Alenia Space has gained a 10-times increase in the processing speed and power for its OBC, with the design and qualification process cut by up to four years, thanks to Teledyne e2v’s expertise of transforming the latest commercial grade processor...

The solution provides an enhanced employee experience by enabling a new level of convenience The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) is a public company established by the government of Dubai, with approximately 200 employees. The MRHE mission is to make housing available for UAE Dubai citizens and improve their quality of life through a variety of housing solutions. Access Control Solution Upgrade MRHE sought to upgrade its access control solution to a more rel...

HID Mobile Access integration with HRMIS means management can view all staff records on one platform A government department in Malaysia sought to upgrade their access control system and integrate the new system with their internal human resource system, HRMIS. With the proliferation of smart devices in the country, the agency took advantage of the “bring your own device” (BYOD) trend by moving their access control system to an innovative mobile solution. Public S...

The Angola National ID Card Program incorporates latest innovations in secure issuance, card technology and citizen-centric services As part of rebuilding its infrastructure following a long period of civil war, the Angolan government decided to replace its outdated national identity documents in the mid 2000’s with an ID card system that was not only counterfeit-resistant and durable, but would also provide proof of identity to its entire population of 24.3 million citi...

Outdoor, wireless passive infrared sensors (PIRs) from OPTEX have proved so successful in the field that they have changed the way an expert at Amron Security specifies and installs security equipment. OPTEX Outdoor PIRs OPTEX worked with Amron Security to protect an isolated residential property in a rural location in the West Midlands (UK). Exposed on all four sides by main roads and fields, the owner was concerned that the property, including detached garages, would be a vulnerable target f...

Vanderbilt's integrated electronic security system is protecting sensitive social housing properties The system not only had to cater for external security such as covering approaches to the property and access points, it also had to provide coverage of the interior areas to ensure that there was no misuse of fixtures, fittings and furnishings. External Intrusion Detection External areas are protected by PIR beam detectors linked to the video installation. If a beam is broke...

(Click here for larger image)  An important component of the RVSS system is PureTech Systems’ Geospatial Video Management System The recent designation by the U.S Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) granted “Full Operating Capability” of General Dynamics’ Remote Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS) deployed for protection across the southern border of the United States.  An important component of the R...

The ViP system is connected using standard Cat5 wiring, which ensures fast, reliable, and easy installation An IP video door entry and access system has been fitted at an exclusive residential development in Berkshire. The Comelit ViP system was installed by Evolution Fire & Safety at Englemere, a luxury residential development by Millgate Homes in Ascot. The installation features digital Ikall panels and Simplekey fob readers at the main gates and front entrance, keypad/f...

Milestone XProtect Expert 2016 enables the prison staff to proactively respond to potential incidents Milestone Systems, the open platform company in network video management software (VMS), has joined forces with Security Center (Öryggismiðstöðin) and Verkís to provide an advanced security solution for Holmsheidi Prison in Reykjavik, Iceland. The solution combines Milestone XProtect Expert 2016 with CIAS fence and microwave detection systems. Complet...

The fire detection system is configured around a Notifier Pearl intelligent addressable control panel As one of the UK’s most prestigious locations for retirees, Elmbridge Village boasts a range of state-of-the-art facilities for high-quality living. To keep residents, guests, and other visitors safe, fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been specified in the newly developed Elmbridge Manor. Situated on the leafy outskirts of Cranleigh in Surrey, Elm...

The cards are co-branded by the Shandong Social Security authority and six Chinese banks Evolis, the provider of personalization systems for plastic cards, has been selected by the Shandong Social Security department for the personalization and instant issuance of multifunctional plastic cards. The cards are co-branded by the Shandong Social Security authority and six Chinese banks, and combine a debit card with a social security card. 400 Avansia printers by Evolis, integrat...

Declining crime rates in many major cities can be attributed in part to technological advancements that deter prospective criminals and bolster rapid response time when crime does occur. New York City, for example, had a crime rate that decreased by 3% from 2009 to 2013, due in part to an increase in use of IP security cameras and cutting-edge software that allows thousands of camera feeds from a single site to be accessed remotely. Following this approach, intrepid property owners of low-income...

Navi Mumbai officials have the benefit of operating in a modern environment, maximising Qognify’s Safe City solution Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces the successful implementation of its market-leading Safe City solution in Navi Mumbai, a planned township that was established to handle the population overflow from the overcrowded and ever-growing city of Mumbai. Together with CIDCO (City and Industrial Developmen...

A reliable vehicle identification system was needed to replace the RFID tagging system used to control vehicle access Private housing estate Nottingham Park Estate Ltd. required a reliable solution for secure vehicle access. The key demand of the end customer was that no RFID tags would be used. Nedap’s ALPR Access HD linked to Nortech’s Norpass3 access control system was chosen because of its security and flexibility. Nottingham Park Estate Limited was foNedap AE...

The surveillance installation at Porthcawl pier provides an online live-stream of sea conditions With the highest rate of lifeboat callouts in the UK for 2015, innovative technology from Axis Communications is being utilized in Porthcawl to help educate the public on the dangers of the sea, aiding in reducing lifeboat launches and overall costs Innovative Surveillance In Porthcawl Porthcawl’s RNLI station aims to improve education and safety around the water with...

To access a center, visitors push an exterior unit button initiating a call to a station inside the center Aiphone, an international manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, announced its JP Series and GT Series video intercoms have been chosen by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect military recruiting centers across the United States. Video Doorbell Military officials made the decision to keep recruitment center entries locked throughout the day following th...

Safran’s biometric system provides search, analysis and matching services for fingerprints and palm prints Safran Identity and Security, a global leader in identity and security solutions, has supplied a facial recognition solution to the National Police of the Netherlands. The nationwide system, which includes workstations for facial search, comparison and analysis was recently launched at the National Forensic Service Center. Dutch police officers can now submit a faci...

Pneumatic collection system saves more than 50% energy in waste transport Finnish cleantech company MariMatic Oy develops and delivers automatic waste collection systems for solid municipal waste using energy-saving pneumatic conveying technology. Their technology simplifies the collection and transport of community waste in residential and industrial sites. Both waste and recyclables are conveyed from collection points to central recycling facilities via underground pneumatic...

The PD605 two-way radio helps organizations migrate from analog to digital by providing both modes The Dover Partnership Against Crime (DPAC) was set up over 20 years ago to prevent theft across Dover, Deal, Sandwich, and the surrounding areas. With more than 120 members including retailers, pubs, transport operators, and schools, DPAC is one of the most successful business crime partnerships in the country. The DPAC members were using an analog network of two-way radios, but...

The 15 Hikvision 4MP WDR Dome Network Cameras render high-calibre video night and day Hikvision USA Inc., a North American provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products, worked with dealer partner Screenwave Solutions to provide a new security system for Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada. The Reno Ronald McDonald House welcomes families of seriously ill children who live more than 30 miles away from Reno and have a child undergoing treatment a...

The central library is the first public building to be completed in the new Europaviertel (Europe Quarter) currently under development in Stuttgart. This cube-shaped 20,000-square-meter building is thus state-of-the-art in terms of both architecture and security technology. Library Security System The Korean architect Eun Young Yi designed the building envelope to feature a double façade with glass bricks and entrances on all four sides, creating the new central library as an inspi...

The IRIS Cam system integration with Genetec Clearance allows efficient video evidence collection & management Point Blank Enterprises, a manufacturer of soft body armor and related protective solutions, announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract by the North Miami City Council to provide the North Miami Police Department with IRIS Cam body worn cameras, together with a collaborative case management system from Genetec Inc., a leading provider of open-architec...

Jemez Technology awarded “Technology Innovation Partner of the Year” again by Axis Communications Jemez Technology’s Eagle-i Edge advanced video analytics solution for real-time threat detection and tracking has been deployed as an integral part of the security technology selected by The City of Houston Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security to protect the more than one million fans expected to experience the 10-day Super Bowl LIVE event at the city&rs...

The totally self-contained Delta MP5000's tow into position to control vehicle access within 15 minutes Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that 20 Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers have been ordered by the Secret Service to protect participants and observers from the new preferred method of international terrorists, using vehicles as a weapon. Provided throug...

Dahua provided a number of weather-resistant HD Network cameras and video transmitters, as well as high-speed, HD DVRs Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, applied innovative wireless solutions to provide extensive surveillance coverage for the Durrat Al Bahrain luxury artificial island chain. Background Durrat Al Bahrain is a luxury artificial island chain in Bahrain, featuring a total...