Government & public services security applications - Case studies

FST’s IMID system allows freedom of movement for members and staff, while restricting access to unauthorized users  FST Biometrics, the leading biometric identification solutions provider, recently announced that The JCC Association of North America has named FST Biometrics a preferred identity management vendor. “In today’s climate in which the need for security – especially for Jewish organizations – is greater than ever, we believe our so...

Videx worked with Goldshield Securus to provide door entry systems offering flexible access control Videx has expanded its presence in the housing market by winning a three year contract with North Tyneside Council. Improvements To Sheltered Housing Schemes North Tyneside Council provides a range of accommodation across the region to meet the differing needs of the local community. The Council wanted to refurbish 16 sheltered housing schemes with better suited door entry sys...

Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, has been involved in the program since its inception in 2010 Using iris-recognition biometric technology, India’s Unique Identification Authority (UIDAI) has registered in excess of one billion citizens in a national identity program. Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, has been involved in the program since its inception in 2010. From the beginning, Iris ID provided technology advice to the...

Alpro’s transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminum doors Transom closers and hook locks from Alpro have been installed in a new visitor center at Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire. Hydraulically Controlled Door Closers The castle lies in a 1,200-acre estate on the Costwold Hills and was used by Richard III as a base during the Wars of the Roses. It is also the last resting place of Katherine Parr, a wife...

Surveon city solutions include network cameras with excellent image quality, VMS, video analytics and NVRs As a number of terrorist attacks had taken place around the world these days, city surveillance has become a crucial issue with top priority facing by local and central governments. How to prevent the attacks beforehand or efficiently track down suspicious actions from the videos afterwards should be taken into account when it comes to the effectiveness of surveillance sy...

Lincolnshire County Council can remotely monitor activity at its eight depots to safeguard its £12 million investment in equipment and supplies The Avigilon high-definition surveillance solution at Lincolnshire County Council is managed using the Avigilon Control Center network video management software (NVMS) with High-Definition Stream Management (HDSM) technology. Lincolnshire County Council has installed an Avigilon HD 2 MP camera at each depot to monitor all activit...

ARES provides advanced analytics for detecting suspicious vehicle movements for better perimeter protection Introduction Visitors to Tampa, Florida’s MacDill Air Force Base the weekend of March 19th and 20th were treated to displays of some of the most sophisticated aircraft in use by the United States Armed Forces as well as the most daring stunt flying they are likely to see in their lifetimes as the base’s annual AirFest air show returned for the first time sin...

Reliance Protect lone worker safety services framework agreement has been extended until April 2017 Reliance High-Tech recently confirms that its exclusive Framework Agreement to deliver Reliance Protect lone worker safety services to staff in the NHS and UK public sector has been extended for a further year until April 2017. It will enable any UK public sector organization that has not yet done so to offer its lone workers the benefits of enhanced personal protection and 24/...

King County is using the C CURE 9000 platform to integrate its many access cards, cameras and doors Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announced recently that King County, Washington, has deployed the C•CURE 9000 access control solution to provide a single management platform for increased security across the region. Integrated Security System The most populous county in the state of Washington...

Hikvision IP video surveillance system incorporates VCA as well as 360-degree fisheye technology to boost employee accountability Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning IP video surveillance and CCTV products, has provided a state-of-the art surveillance solution to Colorado’s Greenwood Village Police Department for use in its crime lab. This solution, which incorporates Video Content Analysis (VCA) as well as 360° fisheye technology, a...

Promise provides IP video surveillance training course in Qatar along with its partner BASS Everywhere you look around Qatar it’s obvious – the country is preparing for something big. Ever since the small and rich country was awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cup, preparations have been underway to build new stadiums, hotels, roads and even a new rail network. A reported $200bn will go into these infrastructure projects – with an estimated $22bn worth of new contr...

Around 100 2-series cameras were deployed, mostly DS-2CD2312-I and DS-2CD2332-I, 9 DS-2CD2212-I5 and DS-2CD2232-I5 The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, situated on the eastern bank of the Jordan River that separates it from its neighbor, Israel, is widely recognized as a beacon of stability and parliamentary democracy in the Middle East. The current monarch, King Abdullah II, holds wide executive and legislative powers, sharing them with the Parliament of Jordan that was estab...

Adding HD surveillance system has enabled police officers to monitor some of the city’s highest traffic areas Cutting-edge Mechelen city in Belgium protects citizens and visitors using the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system. The authorized police officers in Mechelen, Belgium are able to monitor the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system from their desktops using Avigilon Control Center (ACC) with High-Definition Stream Management™ (HDSM). To compl...

The WavestoreUSA system allows any video feed to be viewed instantly and can easily be scaled The WavestoreUSA open platform video storage and management solution is the basis for an upgraded video security system at Water’s Edge Condominiums in Clearwater, Florida. Offering best in breed IP based video, security and network related products, Tampa-based security systems integrator, FutureProofSurveillanceNetworks (FPSN), upgraded aged analog devices at Water’s Edg...

eyevis EYE-LCD-4700-USN-LD-FX displays feature full-HD resolution with 1920×1080 pixels A video wall created by eyevis UK is helping to protect the people of Calderdale after being installed as part of a £680,000 upgrade of the area’s CCTV system. Eight eyevis 47-inch EYE-LCD-4700-USN-LD-FX displays help staff at Calderdale Council’s CCTV monitoring center view images from 64 cameras in town centers across the borough, 24/7, 365 days a year. Full-HD R...

SpotterRF CSR monitors two infamous avalanche gullies along Swiss Alps road leading to renowned village SpotterRF, the leading manufacturer of compact surveillance radar (CSR), recently announced completion of the world’s first Spotter radar protected ski resort road system by GEOPRAEVENT in Zermatt, Switzerland. The SpotterRF CSR monitors two infamous avalanche gullies along the Swiss Alps road leading to the renowned village. The unique 24/7 two-tier perimeter line sys...

550 VIVOTEK IP network cameras were installed strategically around Petra’s majestic ancient structures and natural valleys The Ancient City Of Petra: One Of The World’s Seven Wonders An ancient historical and archeological city in southern Jordan, Petra is famous for its rock-cut architecture and complex water management system. Established as early as 312 BC, its residents’ advanced ability to control flash floods with an array of dams, cisterns and water c...

The surveillance system is now in operation and consists of total eighty MOBOTIX M10 and D10 network cameras Dillingham is a busy coastal community located on Alaska's Bristol Bay. With a population of 2,300, the “Sockeye Salmon Capital” is best known for the abundance of salmon and its commercial fishing industry. From May to August each year, between 5,000 and 8,000 fishermen and tourists arrive in Dillingham to work the summer fishing season. Additional Securit...

Dahua's security solution helps the Brazilian city to prevent crime and violence and create a better environment for people Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, provided safe city security solution for Boa Vista in Brazil. Boa Vista (Portuguese meaning “good view” or “nice sight”) is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the River Branco,...

A mobile application was developed using the ISONAS system to secure Knox Box key on specific apparatus Lincoln Fire & Rescue (LF&R) in Lincoln, Nebraska offers an all hazards emergency response service including fire and emergency medical services with professional personnel on staff. Each member is sworn to protect the lives and property of all Lincoln city residents. The fire department promotes life safety through public education, fire suppression, emergen...

Traka L-Series can manage between 10 to 180 keys or keysets and can control who can access, take and return keys Traka, the key and asset management specialist, is helping keep the home of England Rugby secure, ahead of the world cup next year. As part of major refurbishment work in preparation for the games, the RFU has installed Traka key management systems at Twickenham Stadium. Automatic Tracking Of Keys The venue, which is the largest dedicated rugby union stadium in th...

EM uses Traka cabinets to store and issue keys for its winter fleet and increase user accountability Intro Traka is helping EM Highway Services Limited (EM), the service provider responsible for managing the Highways England Area 9 contract, effectively issue and monitor Airwave radios and with key cabinets to manage its winter fleet vehicles, which is crucial to its operations. Asset Management The Traka intelligent locker systems enable authorized users to trace who has a...

Traka cabinets are networked to a central management point, providing full accountability for all critical key transactions Safety And Security “Everyone was carrying around bunches of keys - such security was not acceptable when part of the critical National Infrastructure” Martin Harvey, Security Manager at Bristol Water has responsibility for everything from padlocks on perimeter fences through to risk assessments and management; including all security contrac...

Visitors call residents using Comelit’s Ikall panels, which have been installed at entrance points around the building Welwyn Garden City, UK, 1st March 2016 Working with IT installers Abzorb Networks, Comelit has supplied its Ikall digital entrance panels and hands-free resident audio units to the Old Fire Station in Birmingham, a Grade II-listed former fire command base in the center of the city. The building is now a £35 million high-end student accommodation c...

The unique key retention locks are permanently attached to the special Traka iFobs Procedures for managing access to, and the maintenance of pipelines involve processes that control and securely lockout sections. These procedure need to be enforced and rigorously policed to prevent potentially highly dangerous accidents from occurring. Lockout procedures are frequently documented but usually hard to physically enforce. A slight infringement of such procedures could have letha...

Traka help Forces to manage, protect and audit the use of expensive and/or controlled portable equipment Hertfordshire Constabulary has been operating Traka systems for over three years. After initial trials at a single location, Traka key cabinets are now installed county-wide and provide administrative control of Hertfordshire’s entire fleet of 650 vehicles at both a local and central level. Traka has developed intelligent access management solutions for many othe...

The special coordination room of Airbus Defense and Space was set up to assist various security organizations During the Pope’s visit to Mexico from 12 to 17 February, security forces and various assistant organizations relied on Airbus and Defense Tetrapol technology to ensure the safety of Holy Father Francis. Mexico’s national professional mobile radio network Interconexión de Redes Integrales de Seguridad Pública (IRIS) supported trouble-free comm...

The Bradford County Sheriff’s Office has five Vanderbilt SMS clients running and installed 80 card readers to control access Home to 30,000 residents, Bradford County is a rural community located 45 miles Southwest of Jacksonville, Florida. Committed to keeping the county a safe place to live, work and play, the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office is mandated to protect its citizens and at the same time, safeguard sensitive criminal justice information, such as finger...

The platform will be deployed outside 32 schools to increase road safety for children across the borough The London Borough of Barnet has awarded OpenView Security Solutions Ltd a major contract to supply and maintain CCTV cameras and software for the unattended enforcement of moving traffic contraventions. The Videalert-based platform will initially be used to enforce a range of moving traffic contraventions at more than 20 locations as well as being deployed outside 32 schoo...