Government & public services security applications - Case studies
Raytec’s Infra-Red LED illuminators are perfect for the challenging weather conditions in Oman The Oman Water and Electrical Board have chosen Infra-Red LED illuminators from Raytec to protect various sites classed as critical infrastructure. In a challenging high security surveillance project, a lighting solution was required that would provide excellent night vision for all cameras on site and withstand the extremely hot, dry desert conditions, dust, strong winds and...
Some of the existing analog cameras were also replaced with Dallmeier high-resolution HD network cameras Founded in 1856, the aim of the National Portrait Gallery in London is “to promote through the medium of portraits the appreciation and understanding of the men and women who have made and are making British history and culture, as well as the understanding of portraiture in all media”. The Gallery holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world....
HikvisionDS-2CC592P-IR3 IR dome camera was installed on the internal ceilings of the museum Much of Pakistan's cultural history is located in Punjab, Pakistan. Specifically, the Lahore Museum in Punjab. This government-run facility allows patrons to view the millions of coins, paintings, and artifacts that collectively define both Pakistani history and its people. However, the building itself presented a variety of security challenges. Notably, the building chosen to serve as...
Reflex System's RFID Tags help ensure the safety of mothers and newborns in Wexham Park Hosptial in Slough Parents of new-born babies at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough will enjoy greater peace of mind thanks to an innovative new wireless infant tagging and fully integrated door access security system from Reflex Systems.Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust decided to invest in upgrading its security provision at Wexham Park in order to provide the best po...
ACT’s proximity readers allow client to use same cards with time and attendance and PC logical access systems Capital Fire and Security have completed installation of an access control system at a site in Lincoln’s Inn Fields where lawyers have been practicing for over 600 years. The Grade-II listed building, in London’s largest public square, is now fitted with hardware from Access Control Technology (ACT). 4 New Square, a set of chambers for prominent barr...
Raytec CCTV illuminators help to secure area, protect volunteers and patrons, and reduce crime Lighting specialists Raytec have provided energy and cost saving LED illuminators to increase security and deter crime for a not-for-profit housing charity in NJ, USA. "Habitat for Humanity", a not-for-profit, international housing development charity, approached specialist network integrator MTS Intelligent Surveillance, and asked them to design and install a surveillance sys...
All IP cameras are connected to NVR 109s at operation rooms sending live streaming videos One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist-based spiritual retreat centers located just an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 2012 and has been undergoing multiple construction phases continuously. The beautiful retreat center is a place for anyone desires to seek spiritual solace and for those who wish to have some time out of their daily city life to rest, relax, and recharge....
Moxa’s VPort 16-M12 EN 50155-compliant IP cameras were selected as the rear-facing camera in the project Moxa will provide VPort 16-M12 EN 50155-compliant compact IP cameras for use in on-board IP CCTV applications in Montreal, Canada. The selection criteria for this application included exacting requirements such as high image quality in low illumination environments, EN 50155 and EN 60721-3-1 compliance that includes corrosion protection, and accurate bit rate control...
VIVOTEK’s IP8332, FD8136, and IP8331 cameras provide security at over 50 toll stations across India Background A reliable surveillance system plays an important role in the management of toll station operations. Data such as traffic volume, fare collection and license plate numbers need to be clearly recorded for inspection when requested. Besides, whenever unexpected incidents occur, video footage can be the most valuable evidence to check. Late in 2012, International...
SynopSYS enables control and monitoring of security equipment from one management platform Founded in 1846, Bristol Water plc is a leading water supply company that supplies an average of 280 million liters of safe drinking water a day to over one and a half million residents in the Bristol Region of the UK including parts of Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. The Challenge In addition to their Head Office, Bristol Water operates over 120 dispersed remote sites that va...
Sintel selected the platform after seeing a real time demonstration at RISCO’s offices in Italy One of Italy’s largest electric utility companies operates numerous sites across Italy. Sintel Italia, a major system integrator that has been in the field of professional security systems for over 27 years, took on the project of securing the company’s offices and production sites. The Challenge The electric utility company required protection of their dispersed...
RISCO Group's solution was successfully implemented to the full satisfaction of the cellular provider A leading cellular provider in Mexico required a reliable and cost effective solution for protecting its remote antenna sites, mainly due to repeated burglary of copper cables and equipment in the facilities. The company also required remote control over the systems installed on-site from a central control room. The Challenge Remote antenna sites in Mexico and in Latin Ameri...
Arecont Vision's multi-megapixel cameras were the clear choice based on their superior imaging performance, extended coverage capabilities and overall ROI. Arecont Vision Megapixel cameras provide panoramic views of the new Shell Petrol service station located in Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa to cover the facility's four pump islands and convenience store. The additional pixels and subsequent resolution these megapixel cameras provide translate into pristine image detail for video surve...
Founded in 1984 in Budapest, Hungary, Polaritás-GM Ltd. originally developed measurement and test equipment for manufacturing for which the firm built a strong reputation for technical excellence. However, it was in 1997 when a relative of a staff member approached the firm with an unusual suggestion. The relative, now working for the International Canoe Federation felt that there was a lack of a world class start system within the sport. With the World Championships only a year away; it...
An Obvious Task A Wiesbaden Waste Management Facility The Waste Management Companies in Wiesbaden (ELW) know exactly the job they have to do: "We secure the quality of life in Wiesbaden – we’re customer-oriented, present and competent." The numbers speak for themselves: some 760 employees make sure day after day that 550 km of the highways and 380 km of the sidewalks are cleaned, 1,600 waste receptacles and 13,000 garbage cans are emptied, 2,450 m of channels are...
Györer Straße Housing Complex in Erfurt, Germany During the German Democratic Republic (GDR) times, enormous housing complexes often sprang up overnight - buildings that in their original condition today would be neither architecturally appealing nor offer tenants an attractive environment in which to live. However, it does not have to be this way, as proven by the residential complexes at Györer Straße 1-4 and 5-7 in the north of the Thuringian regional...
The Smartair system was installed to upgrade a mechanical key lock to an all-encompassing access control solution Mul-T-Lock’s innovative Smartair handle sets have been fitted to a number of office doors within the Chief Executive’s Department of Leicestershire County Council. The Smartair system was purchased to upgrade a mechanical key lock system to an all-encompassing access control solution. Leicestershire County Council was recommended Smartair by Morgan&rsq...
Gallagher systems are used worldwide in a multitude of government settings from offices to military bases and successful field trials have validated the Gallagher security electric fence system for use on military sites.Gallagher understand the importance of securing intellectual property, human resources and physical assets for government and defense sites.By drawing on a combination of system division and operator privileges, both high and regular security areas can be supported through a sing...
Nextiva VMS has been seamlessly integrated with Software House’s CCure access control platform The Customer Located in the United States, this government institution is one of the country’s oldest and most valued entities. Its campus includes multiple locations in and around the Washington D.C. area. Constructed in the 1800’s, this entity has become a national treasure housing items collected throughout our nation’s history. During the 20th century, t...
Geutebruck’s outdoor VMD differentiates between clambering humans and birds which often alight on the statues In the Czech capital of Prague the city council uses Geutebruck video technology to make the city safer and to protect its world famous architectural and cultural heritage. The images from the 2,500-plus cameras which monitor many of Prague’s streets, schools, underground and surface rail lines as well as historic buildings and monuments are all recorded an...
Surveon’s megapixel solutions contain IP camera, hardware RAID NVR and IP storage Gürbulak is located in eastern Turkey and the only border door into Iran. As one of the major border checkpoints in the Middle East, Gürbulak required a major upgrade to megapixel surveillance to provide sufficient security in its tough environment. Challenge The Gürbulak Border Checkpoint covers 160 decares of land, 75,000 square meters of wide road and park space, and 16,...
A Mission and Vision for Inmate and Public Safety The inefficiency and increased cost associated with managing multiple security technologies and systems led to IDOC’s Director of Construction Services Kevin Orme to seek a solution that not only increased efficiency and reliability for the prison facilities staff but ensured that both inmate and public safety remained consistent with their organization mission and vision – the top priority. Gallagher’s security electric fence...
Verint's Audiolog solution with its CAD system tracks dynamic radio alias changes from CAD mobile data terminals Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that a large mid-Atlantic based county in the U.S. is benefitting from the Audiolog for Public Safety solution in its centralized 9-1-1 operation. The communications center, which receives and responds to emergency calls for the county’s police and fire departments, was faced with challenging technical requirements that V...
The contract is worth approximately $32 million U.S. dollars Elbit Systems Ltd., announced recently that its Australian subsidiary, Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd (ELSA), was awarded a contract in the amount of approximately $32 million U.S. dollars (approximately $35 million Australian dollars) to supply the Australian Federal Police (AFP) with an Investigation, Intelligence and Incident Management (IIIM) Solution to be supplied over a four-year period. Bezhalel (Butzi)...
P2000 provides graphical representation of alarms on floor plans enabling to be managed by trained personnel The Louisiana Office of State Buildings’ (OSB) mission is to provide for the operations and maintenance, safety and security at all facilities under the jurisdiction of the State of Louisiana Division of Administration. Johnson Controls has been working together with the OSB for more than 15 years to help fulfill that mission. The result is improved sec...
Wavesight will manage the physical surveys, network desigh/layout and overall commissioning of the system OCS has been selected by Lincolnshire Council to supply, install, commission and deploy the communication infrastructure in a major fiber-to-wireless switch-out and IP camera upgrade in the area of Boston. In its tender, the council challenged the industry to come up with a solution capable of meeting a broad set of requirements that would effectively reduce its overall OP...
ComNet's NetWave NW1 point-to-multipoint models were installed close to the camera locations When you see the Traveling Wall, the American Vietnam Veterans Traveling Tribute for the first time, you can help but feel incredibly patriotic and proud to think of yourself as an American. The wall is both consoling and inspirational and you cannot help but to feel very emotional for the families’ whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. The AVVT...
Dallmeier’s DIS-2/M is the ideal solution for monitoring critical areas which require high recording quality Nestled on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe, the Principality of Monaco is an international hub of wealth and enterprise. People of 119 nationalities live here together successfully. Bankers, businessmen and entrepreneurs, people from all walks of life, mingle together in Monaco, which over time has developed into one of the most cosmopolitan...
One Z Portal will be used at a port, and the other will provide security screening at a critical infrastructure facility American Science and Engineering, Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced the receipt of orders for two Z Portal multi-view X-ray screening systems for two separate Middle East government agencies. One Z Portal system will be used for security at a port, and the other will provide security screening at a critical...
Surveon HD camera image quality allows police units to recognize crucial details such as license plates The IP video and network technology development provides a good foundation for advanced urban surveillance to improve social order, crack down on crimes, and protect the lives and property of citizens. Due to the large geographic coverage with thousands of cameras, installation, and provisioning, city surveillance puts strong emphasis on the integration, stability and reliab...
