Public security - Case studies

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...

The club is able to monitor the entire length of each stand using just two cameras The SCL Tigers club has chosen Panasonic 4K dome camera, the WV-SFV781L, to monitor spectator stands at the ILFISHALLE stadium in Langnau. With 6x optical zoom and true 4K, the club is able to monitor the entire length of each stand using just two cameras. Alongside the 4K technology SCL Tigers also opted for WV-SW598A full HD fixed dome cameras outside the stadium and in areas away from the sp...

Hikvision proposed that the PanoVu camera could deliver the right solution for an atmospheric information system Helping to identify the location of erroneous odors permeating around areas of the Metropolitan City of Daegu in South Korea, Hikvision, a supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has supplied its PanoVu series 180-degree Panoramic + PTZ cameras to form part of an integrated atmospheric information system. Atmospheric Information Project S...

IP platform provides significant upgrade with increased usability and efficient storage Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) has been installed at JFK International Airport’s Terminal 1 to help manage the safety of more than 27 million passengers a year. Limited Analog Surveillance System Previously, T1 at JFK relied on a limited analog surveillance system and an older IP system that were independent of each other. Both were inadequate an...

ThruVis is used operationally in US during Christmas 2016 travel surge period and at National Security Special Events Digital Barriers plc the specialist provider of visually intelligent solutions to the global surveillance, security and safety markets, confirms today that its ThruVis public safety solution has been used successfully in the US by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help protect high profile events. These operational deployments follow the award...

The CrimeEye-RD-2 is lightweight, providing easy portability, installation, and superior imaging Total Recall Corporation, a Convergint Technologies Company, has been chosen to work with the City of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Police Department to make their city a safer place. Total Recall will provide them with a citywide safety solution that includes 15 of its outdoor CrimeEye-RD-2 rapid deployment portable video systems, the latest in its CrimeEye line of digital video...

IDIS DirectIP offered a proven and revolutionary approach to HD surveillance Mechatherm International, based in the West Midlands, designs and supplies specialist casthouse technology, including all types of melting furnaces and casting equipment, predominantly for the aluminum industry. Founded in 1973, the company also provides air recirculation heat treatment and reheating furnaces for flat, rolled, forged, extruded and cast products. With designs customized to suit individ...

Due to MOBOTIX's innovative Q24 hemispheric camera, Ecl-ips only had to install one camera in the office building MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is helping to protect and improve access for staff and clients at Pinfields Limited, a highly respected Midlands-based accountancy practice.Based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, Pinfields has a...

The SoloProtect lone worker solution is BS8484 and EN50518 approved Serco is a service and outsourcing company and has been delivering essential public services for more than 50 years. Serco makes a difference to the lives of millions of people around the world. In 2012, Serco Group plc, announced that it had signed a contract with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to deliver the COMPASS project, providing accommodation, associated services, and transport for asylum applicants in t...

XS4 fits any door, including wooden and PVC doors as well as those with narrow metal frames Based in the market town of Wellington surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside Wellington School is a co-educational, 2-18 day and boarding school, currently with 750 pupils including 160 Sixth Form students. Wirefree Smart Access Control Jim Pendleton, Estates Manager at Wellington School, has been responsible for the recent upgrade of doors from digital keypads to wirefree sma...

With the introduction of smart card technology, the police force will be able to implement a single sign on IT strategy The UK police force is already familiar with Nedap technology, as it has been working with Nedap’s former access control system WinXS and Nedap cards for more than 10 years. However, with nearly 2000 police officers; almost 300 special constables and over 200 police community support officers to enforce the law for a population of nearly 1.1 millio...

Qognify supports Tianjin Transit Group’s expansion with field-proven capabilities Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced that the Tianjin Rail Transit (TRT) in China will be extending its Qognify video management system (VMS) to provide coverage for the city’s Metro expansion. In total, Qognify technology will be helping to secure over 273 kilometers of transit lines and 42 stations, by effectively managing output from over 4,000 video cameras. Rail Expansion...

The ievo fingerprint readers ensure safety of the 33,000 fans of Middlesbrough FC A Newcastle-based manufacturer of fingerprint readers has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the 33,000 fans who regularly fill Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium. Stadium Security As part of the £5m investment the club made for the start of the current football season and their promotion to the Premier League was a focus on improved site security for staff and fans a...

An extensive survey revealed that 72% of paramedics were in favor of wearing BWCs at work Body worn cameras (BWCs) are fast becoming a staple piece of equipment for police officers across the United States. Police forces, such as NYPD, have trialed and adopted BWCs to take advantage of the many benefits associated with greater accountability and transparency, as well as potential cost savings. Yet, unlike the European market where other industries have also bought in to body w...

The cross-border system has certified Tetra Inter-System Interface (ISI) functionality With the help of Airbus Defence and Space, the Swedish network Rakel and Norway’s Nødnett will start long-term cross-border communication. Public safety organizations, such as police forces and ambulance services, of both countries will congregate in the towns Meråker, Norway and Storlien, Sweden in order to test the interoperable system in the Rakel and Nødnett net...

The mission critical LTE network solution was designed to comply with the rigorous availability and security parameters Teltronic, part of the Sepura Group, has - in partnership with Técnicas Competitivas - successfully deployed the first mission critical LTE network in Europe. Already fully operational, the deployment provides complementary broadband services to RESCAN, the private TETRA network of the Canary Islands’ Public Safety agencies, whose end users incl...

The access control functionality in the Ziggo Dome is mainly used to separate  the backstage area from the public areas ‘Two years ago, I accepted the position of facility manager for Amsterdam Music Dome Exploitatie. At the time, work had just started on casting the concrete first floor for the Dome.’ says Ruud Bongers. This was the start of a hectic period for Bongers, which has involved specifying and purchasing all kinds of equipment and furniture vary...

Nassau Police deployed DroneTracker to protect candidates from illegal UAVs during presidential debate The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at Hofstra University on September 26 was, according to acting Nassau Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter, the most critical security event in the last 30 years in Nassau County.Although flying drones on Hofstra University is forbidden, additional security measures were implemented to protect the faculty,...

The stadium is now equipped with the NeoFace Watch face recognition technology NEC Corporation and NEC Colombia announced the provision of face recognition technology at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, in Medellin, Colombia, the country's second largest city, in order to contribute to the safety, security, and enjoyment of audiences for leading sports events. In recent years, the city of Medellin has made dramatic improvements in the area of public safety. As part of making furthe...

HID Global’s improved card quality and security for licenses decreased counterfeit IDs in Bhutan HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced that its industry-leading FARGO HDP5000 printing and encoding solution has been selected by the Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA) of Bhutan, the government agency responsible for printing and issuing driver’s licenses, to meet the high-volume in driver’s license issuance dema...

Airbus Defence and Space establishes highly resilient PMR network to deal with extreme incidents in Hungary The Hungarian capital Budapest will soon have the most reliable and modern version of the nationwide Unified Digital Radio Communication System (UDRS) with sophisticated “self-healing” functions. From December 2016 onwards, Airbus Defence and Space will equip the UDRS in Budapest with the latest IP- Tetra technology as part of the nationwide modernization eff...

ThruVis is a highly sensitive camera that is mobile, discreet, and rapidly deployable G4S, a security company, has entered into a strategic partnership with AIM-listed technology specialist Digital Barriers, which will see G4S deploy the company’s ThruVis solution at major UK events to protect against the threat from concealed weapons and explosives. G4S will use ThruVis to provide enhanced security at public and private events to detect potential threats concealed unde...

With the new integration, it is possible to send notifications directly from Situator's Quick Launch bar Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced the successful integration of its leading Situation Management/PSIM solution, Situator, with Everbridge for Miami International Airport (MIA). The integration between the systems combines the real-time knowledge of an unfolding situation from Situator with Everbridge's incident management and critical communications capabilities,...

Additional network infrastructure secures communication between Brazilian & international security forces at numerous Olympics venues To protect the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Airbus Defence and Space has equipped the Brazilian Federal Police with radio communication means based on Tetrapol technology. The existing network in Rio de Janeiro implemented by Airbus Defence and Space has complete coverage in all crucial locations, including the main venues, such as...

JCI chose VessRAID because of the large storage capacity it offered and the incredible flexibility it provided Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) is one of the largest building automation companies in the world focused on system integrations for big buildings, including creating safe and secure environments through high-performance video surveillance solutions. JCI works with the world’s premier manufacturers, including PROMISE Technology, to provide their customers with the hi...

The EC-50-LHD-SLIM LED illuminated cubes used in the project is the slimmest cube in the world at only 422mm deep Slim Cube Technology from eyevis UK is helping to improve security and combat traffic congestion through the longest non-estuarial road tunnel in Britain. Worldwide audio-visual company Electrosonic chose eyevis displays for a new video wall installation in the Highways Agency control center at Hindhead Tunnel after detailed technical evaluations. eyevis DLP 50-...

There is a total of 35 MOBOTIX cameras in operation in the adventure park Hellendoorn Adventure Park uses cameras to ensure visitor safety on several of their major rides. When visitors violate safety regulations, park employees remind them over the loudspeaker system to comply with the safety regulations. Jan Harmsen, manager of the IT division, shares his experiences.  Safety Of Rides And Play Areas The Hellendoorn Adventure Park developed from a teahouse built in 193...

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...

Delta's MP5000 will protect attendees from terrorist vehicle attacks and errant driver mistakes Delta Scientific a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced that Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers were ordered by the Secret Service for the upcoming Democratic Convention running July 25-28 in Philadelphia. As at the GOP Convention this week, the certified crash vehicles will protec...