Government & public services security applications - Case studies

The strength of NEC's NeoFace technology lies in its tolerance of poor quality images and surveillance video NEC Australia, a technology services company, together with NEC Corporation announces that it has been selected to deliver South Australia Police's facial recognition system, its latest weapon against crime in the state to support forensic, investigative and front-line policing operations. The facial recognition technology will help South Australia Police (SAPOL) solve...

Corrections personnel manage the Avigilon high-definition surveillance solution using the Avigilon Control Center network video management software (NVMS) with High-Definition Stream Management (HDSM) technology. The Department has installed 110 Avigilon HD cameras ranging from 5 MP to 16 MP, including Panoramic 180 and 360 IP dome cameras with audio recording, in each housing module, secure hallways, main parking lot, and entrances and installed 79 Avigilon analog video encoders to improve the...

Salford City Council has embraced Hikvision technology to provide its video surveillance Salford City Council has experienced a wealth of recent success using Hikvision’s IP cameras – to the extent that it has been standardizing on Hikvision cameras across its public space surveillance network of 109 cameras.  So when the chance arose to upgrade to a brand new 4K Smart PTZ camera, the Council jumped at it. The results, including increased viewing distances an...

Intellicheck Mobilisa was awarded a contract for expanded deployment of Defense ID Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of threat identification and identity authentication, verification and validation technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a federal contract to expand the deployment of Defense ID® at a highly classified federal government facility in the Washington, D.C. area. The $250,000 purchase will increase the ability of security personnel to protect the h...

Last September, Delta mobile barriers protected the Pope on his visit to the United States Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that 21 Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers will be used by the Secret Service at the upcoming Republican Convention running July 18-21 in Cleveland. The certified crash vehicles will protect attendees from terrorist vehicle attacks...

The Tactilon Agnet application enables users to make instant group calls and send messages to Tetra users Airbus Defence and Space and the State Security Networks Group (Suomen Erillisverkot), the public safety operator of Finland’s national Tetra network VIRVE, will start a technical and operational pilot trial to test the Tactilon Agnet smartphone application, formerly known as TSA. This application allows the seamless and secure integration of nationwide public safety...

The Avigilon system installed at Addison Town assures a reliable, high-performance surveillance solution Blending the diversity of a big city with the charm of a small town, Addison, Texas is one of the Dallas area’s most popular destinations, offering more than 170 restaurants, 22 hotels, and 118 parks, all within an area of four square miles. With just 13,000 residents, Addison boasts a business and daytime population of more than 100,000 people looking for lodging, di...

iluminar's solution enhances image capture and also acts as a deterrent against criminal behavior iluminar Inc, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared (IR) and white light illuminators, was selected by Van Cleve & Associates, Inc. to provide strategic LED illumination for US Government border control. US Border Control Concerns Border control has been a topic of concern in the United States for many years, and has become a critical aspect of overall securit...

Anviz OA1000 Mercury Pro provides fast, accurate verification of fingerprint and Mifare card SEMARNAT (Mexico Government institution, Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources) Mexico's environment ministry is charged with the mission of protecting, restoring, and conserving the ecosystems, natural resources, assets and environmental services of Mexico with the goal of fostering sustainable development. DR Security is a company highly recognized in the field of solutio...

Delta Scientific, manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that Delta Scientific mobile and fixed certified crash barriers are providing day to day security, protecting people and property in prominent facilities around the world. That includes 160 U.S. embassies and consulates in 130-plus countries as well as those of the United Kingdom and other nations. In the United States alone, Delta secures over 110 Federal bui...

Soter RS will be used to scan inmates for contraband such as: drugs, tobacco, cell phones and weapons Netherlands based security systems manufacturer, ODSecurity, and their Canadian distributor, Visiontec Systems, have announced the award of a contract to supply 29 Soter RS Through-Body Scanners to the Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services, Ontario, Canada. Scan For Contraband The Soter RS will be installed in 26 adult institutions across the province over...

  Scan-X Security solutions will help protect high profile patrons and visitors to the National Assembly Scan-X Security, specialists in security screening, security x-ray machines and metal detection archways, landed a deal to secure the National Assembly of Wales in order to protect high profile patrons and visitors to their main site. The Aldridge based security firm operates globally and has invested over £250,000 over the last twelve months following year on y...

Paris Police Prefecture and the French National Police deploy Teleste’s video security solution for safety and operations across France Teleste, an international technology group specialized in broadband video and data communications systems and services, announced that its video security solution will be utilized by Paris Police Prefecture to back up public safety across the country. The system roll-out is scheduled for the 2016 UEFA European Championships starting 10th...

The Avigilon high-definition surveillance system is used primarily to manage the city’s new paid parking system In order to manage the municipal paid parking system and roll out a Safe City initiative to better protect people, property, infrastructure and assets, Parking City Service has deployed 1,600 Avigilon HD 5 MP Bullet cameras with adaptive IR technology in parking areas within the city center, and plans to install another 5,400 Avigilon HD cameras for complete c...

The ISS provided PostNL with a cost-effective, server-based security management solution IDIS announced the delivery of a unified surveillance solution that is enabling PostNL, the Netherlands’ postal service, to step up security across its estates while protecting its existing investment and reducing running costs. Like all national post services, PostNL has had to adapt fast to keep a competitive edge in a constantly changing market. Having transformed its business to...

The solution includes a pair of surveillance vans deployed with guards to patrol high risk sites When Mercury Fire & Security was asked to create a fully mobile CCTV solution for Nottingham-based client Magpie Security, it turned to Hikvision to confront the triple perils of dust, vibration and the British weather. Lewis Foster, Mercury's General Manager, and Sam Futer, Technical Operations Manager at Magpie Security, provide more details on the UK's speediest surveillance...

CBP will use Jumpkits at US borders to capture fingerprints and face images from visitors and enroll them in the database as current visitors MorphoTrak, a subsidiary company of Morpho (Safran), has announced that it will provide 50 ruggedized LiveScan Jumpkits to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). MorphoTrak will partner with solutions integrator SNAP, Inc. to outfit CBP with the portable, climate-hardy kits.   Designed For Harsh Conditions The LiveScan Jumpkit...

3xLOGIC and Sonitrol Tri-County will donate equipment to Flint’s City Hall to prevent future break-ins 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions and partner Sonitrol Tri-County, today announced that together they will be working to boost security at Flint’s City Hall with a donation of high-tech, high-resolution video surveillance cameras, related recording equipment, accessories, and on-site installation at Flint City Hall. The...

Law enforcement and campus safety agencies are increasingly replacing OEM radio batteries with Impact Power Technologies Eight police departments and six university campuses are among those who have discovered a new power technology that maximizes their land mobile radio performance.  In most incidents, this story began several years ago when these agencies determined that the continuous failure of OEM batteries was becoming a life threatening issue.  They made a dec...

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...