Government & public services security applications - Case studies

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...

The use of Through Body Scanners in prisons is regarded as effective way of countering smuggling of contraband material The incredible story of a grandmother smuggling drugs into prison highlights in very stark terms the problems faced by correctional establishments worldwide. The woman faces four drug related charges after admitting attempting to smuggle drugs into a Canadian maximum security prison where her son is an inmate. Three packages containing, methamphetamine, hero...

Airbus Defence and Space will supply the TH1n equipment, software and take care of the maintenance Airbus Defence and Space is to equip certain German Federal security forces with TH1n hand-held radios over the next two years. The company was awarded the contract to supply the devices, including accessories, by the Procurement Office of the Federal Ministry of the Interior. Airbus Defence and Space will both provide the software and take care of the maintenance for the devices...

By implementing Nedap SENSIT sensors with Green Center parking guidance system, traffic flow in Tri-City has increased vastly Tri-City, consisting of the Polish cities of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia, introduced the TRISTAR project to improve traffic efficiency. Nedap’s parking sensors are installed to maximize the utilization of the existing on-street parking capacity. TRISTAR Project For Traffic Management In Tri-City Tri-City is the urban area situated on the Baltic coa...

The visa management system simplifies and speeds the issuance of visas, e-Visas and resident’s permits Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been selected as end-to-end solution provider by Gabon’s Department of Homeland Security DGDI to supply and implement a fully integrated border and visa management system. The new scheme will strengthen national security, improve operational efficiency and enhance the traveling experience for people entering and l...

FLIR SR-19, SR-100 and PTZ-50MS cameras let NBPD keep an eye on large areas of beachfront around the clock TV cameras don’t work at night, and night is when users need cameras the most. Police officials in Newport Beach, California found this out and came to FLIR for the solution. One of the most exclusive communities in the country, Newport Beach is home to movie stars, industrialists and entrepreneurs. Befitting its exclusivity, the beach closes to the public each nig...

MPD has deployed hundreds of analogue and IP cameras and dozens of recorders from Hikvision to keep the city safe Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning video surveillance products, has teamed up with the Memphis Police Department (MPD) to protect the residents of Memphis. Using a variety of security solutions to prevent and reduce crime, since 2007 MPD has deployed hundreds of analog and IP cameras and dozens of recorders from Hikvision to k...

Dahua safe city security solution enabled Boa Vista to implement real-time monitoring and recording Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China, provided safe city security solution for Boa Vista in Brazil. Customer 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 RiverBranco, the city l...

FLIR thermal imaging cameras are pivotal pieces of equipment for effective traffic signal control and road monitoring As the amount of cars on our roads is perpetually increasing, the demand for accurate traffic monitoring and roadway surveillance systems is rising correspondingly. Such systems need to operate 24/7, without pause. CCTV cameras are often used for this purpose, but these cameras have severe limitations when it comes to nighttime operation. They are also subj...

The pilot project at the Otay Mesa portof entry will record and match entry andexit records Iris ID, a leading provider of iris biometric technology, today announced its participation in a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) project testing a biometric solution to identify certain non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country through pedestrian lanes of a busy Southern California port of entry. Pilot Project The pilot project at the Otay Mesa port of entry will rec...

MorphoBIS identification solution helps APD to maximize system security and streamline system administration MorphoTrak, a subsidiary company of Morpho (Safran), announced recently that it will provide a major upgrade to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The upgrade includes replacement of the previous fingerprint identification system with MorphoTrak's flagship biometric identification solution, MorphoBIS. In a strate...