Public security - Case studies

With the networked Milestone XProtect® VMS, individual municipalities control their own security monitoring Open platform IP video management software (VMS) from world-leading provider Milestone Systems is improving safety and public services in eight cities around Minnesota’s largest metropolis. Minneapolis/St. Paul is the most populous area in the state with a sprawl of more than 3,000,000 people. Eight cities here covering more than 200 square miles have formed a...

With the new Xtralis technology available, police central stations can view live video and audio at the incident scene Xtralis recently announced they are working in cooperation with the London City Police in exploring technology solutions that will allow live transmission of video and audio from central monitoring locations of police vehicles and officer-worn vests so that tactical decisions can be made more quickly and efficiently to respond to threats around London. Traditi...

The University selected SafeZone to reduce costs through increasing the efficiency of everyday security operations CriticalArc recenlty announced that Northumbria University has rolled out its revolutionary distributed command and control solution, SafeZone™. The University selected SafeZone to enhance staff and student safety while reducing costs through increasing the efficiency of everyday security operations across its six campuses. Through unparalleled situational...

VIVOTEK FD8163 fixed-dome network cameras were chosen for indoor spaces such as galleries, the café, and the library Lublin City Culture Center: A Stylish Combination of History and Modern Culture Lublin, the largest city in Eastern Poland, has recently proudly opened the doors of its Cultural Center. The center is housed in a large and elegant historical building, originally a Roman Catholic monastery, dating back to the seventeenth century. Stylishly renovated over f...

CEM will continue to work with ADT and Aviva Stadium to ensure all security needs are met CEM Systems is part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and Security Company. CEM provides highly advanced security management solutions which include integrated access control, ID badging, alarm monitoring and the industry’s most advanced and flexible range of card readers. From a small facility to a large multi-s...

Videcom installed Silvernet MAX 95 and MAX 500 links to achieve high speed IP transmission of video When North Lincolnshire Council commissioned town center specialists, Videcom Security to install a new public safety CCTV camera system in Winterton, the specification called for the images captured by the cameras to be transmitted without loss, to its central control room 28 Kilometres away in Scunthorpe. Traditional transmission methods using leased fiber to transmit the cam...

System operators use Milestone XProtect Smart Client and Mobile client to improve operations at the many restaurants Milestone Systems’ world-leading open platform IP video management technology is helping Restaurant Brands to reduce theft and improve daily operations across New Zealand’s KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl’s Jr and Starbucks locations. The parent company in New Zealand for KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl’s Jr and Starbucks, Restaurant Brands has installed Mile...

BL 52 and BL 77 barriers are integrated within the traffic control and security systems deployed in the region and nationwide Automatic Systems, a world leader in the automation of secure entrance control, announces that it has supplied barriers for traffic management to the Norra länken motorway project in Sweden, through its local partner Swarco. Built in cooperation with the city of Stockholm and co-financed by the European Union, Norra länken stretches between T...

The security intelligence platform includes Verint VMS, Situation Management Center, and IP cameras Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that Sao Bernardo do Campo has deployed a comprehensive security intelligence platform that includes Verint Video Management Software™, Verint Situation Management Center™ and Verint IP Cameras as part of its “Safe City Program.” The goal of the initiative was to implement comprehensive supporting technology to...

Dahua cameras were mainly installed at crossroads, public entrances, schools gates and elsewhere with high traffic flow Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, is known for its vitality and passion. As a member of the BRIC countries, it has become one of the fastest growing major economies. The country is now the home to more and more international events, don’t even to mention that Brazil is one of the dream destinations to the tourists around the world. However...

Axis and Grantfen developed a solution that combined its network cameras and Genetec’s Security Center VMS Axis cameras have been installed in the prestigious Grade II listed Manchester Town Hall Extension and Central Library as part of a significant redevelopment of the Council’s central accommodation. Axis Communications and partner, Grantfen Fire and Security (Grantfen), developed a state-of–the-art solution that combined Axis network cameras and Gen...

Macmillan uses Guardian24’s Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to fully manage the lone worker process A well-known charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, has invested in a lone worker solution for their staff and volunteers via a personal safety mobile phone app. Macmillan is a charity that aims to reach and improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer across the UK and they wouldn’t be able to achieve what they do without the support of thousands of volunteers. T...

The Department chose Raytec’s IR Illuminators to improve CCTV image quality for ensuring public safety The Illinois State Police Department has chosen Raytec’s award-winning VARIO Infra-Red LED Illuminators to provide high performance surveillance lighting for an urban concert park. With large public events regularly taking place in the park, good lighting was required to improve CCTV image quality for ensuring public safety and reducing crime. The previous street...

Western State Hospital (WSH) is a state psychiatric hospital which is licensed and operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. In late 2013, patients and staff moved into the brand new $140 million dollar facility, located in Staunton, Virginia. WSH offers individualized treatment to people with mental illness and substance abuse needs. The original facility was built in 1828 at a location nearby and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places...

QSG integrated antennae, radio and lightning protection into compact radio units Across the UK, ANPR cameras provide the police with critical data for crime prevention and prosecution. Retrieving this data quickly, securely and cost-effectively - from fleets that often stretch across whole counties - is a challenge many forces face. At Cleveland Police the response to this challenge seemed obvious. The Force explored technical options and specified a solution that would invol...

ACTi's Mobile Vehicle solution provides active monitoring and displays a live feed in-vehicle to deter criminal activity Today, Mobile Security has become much more significant for many reasons. Passengers, drivers, fleet operators and managers are each looking for a means to increase personnel and passenger safety on the road, protection against false accusations or insurance scams, and cargo security. ACTi’s Mobile Vehicle Solution is designed for use in environments...

Skyguard’s ACPO accredited MySOS allows Council’s employees to raise alarm and call for help in any emergency situation Skyguard, Europe’s premier personal safety service, are providing Brent Council’s frontline lone working staff with 24 hour backup and assistance. The Council’s employees can raise the alarm anytime via the use of Skyguard’s ACPO accredited MySOS personal safety device – giving them a simple yet effective way to call...

Airbus will offer location intelligence services to reduce re-offending rates and public protection  Airbus Defense and Space has been contracted to provide a sophisticated mapping and monitoring service for the UK Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) new Electronic Monitoring program, supporting the UK government’s objective to reduce re-offending rates and better protect the public by monitoring the movement of offenders released under license. As part of a 3-year c...

The installation includes multiple Aperio E100 wireless escutcheons, in two security grades Povodí Vltavy Praha is a state enterprise that manages and maintains significant watercourses and state-owned waterworks in the Czech Republic. After replacing old buildings at its Prague site with three new administrative buildings, Povodí Vltavy sought a 21st-century security solution. “Mechanical keys are no use for security needs as stringent as ours. With...

Bollards are raised and lowered by a remotely controlled precision hydraulic power unit In 1998, at the U.S. Embassy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, a crash-rated, moveable barricade prevented the attacker’s vehicle from entering the rear compound of the building and, thus, reduced the loss of lives and damage to the facility. Unfortunately, they were not used at the embassy in Nairobi, Kenya when it was bombed the same day. However, by September of that year, 14 barrier...

Panomera® uses several lenses with different focal distances, making it possible to monitor huge surface areas Trains of the South African public transport operator PRASA are serviced and prepared for their next deployment at the marshalling yards in Braamfontein and Wolmerton. To enable the best possible surveillance of the expansive grounds, which are sometimes partly hidden from view as well, the multifocal sensor technology Panomera® by Dallmeier is being used. Th...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors supplied its steel doorsets to London Underground’s Bond Street Tube Station ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has designed, manufactured and installed a range of high performance security doors for multiple specification projects across London. From the installation of innovative fire doorsets in the Shard, to supplying the London Underground’s Bond Street Tube Station with its specialist steel doorsets, the company has proved its ability to spe...

SNC-EM630 has been integrated with the Court’s security alarm system, which prompts alarms in case of any faults in the system Background The Administrative Court of Appeal in Gothenburg was founded in 1972 and is located in central Gothenburg. The organization has around 150 employees and welcomes 5,000–6,000 visitors every year.  The Administrative Court of Appeal in Gothenburg has traditionally only used physical security, and is now opting to use video s...

Wagtail supply dogs, handlers and training for a variety of other roles including live body detection dogs Specialist Detection Dog Company, Wagtail UK, has supplied handlers and explosive detection dogs for security sweeps of the corporate chalet areas at this year’s Farnborough Air Show (FIA) from 14th to 20th July 2014. Wagtail has provided explosive detection dogs alternately at the Farnborough and Paris Air Show for the last 8 years. Sadly in today’s era of r...

By installing Boon Edam’s Swinglane, the airport ensures that high level of security is maintained Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, one of the leading airports in France, has chosen to work with Boon Edam to offer their frequent flyer passengers a smoother transit through the airport. By installing Airport Swinglane self-service gates at security pre-screening, the airport ensures that a high level of security is maintained while shortening cues and putting passengers...

Dahua’s 1.3-MP IR dome and IR bullet cameras, 16-channel NVR, and PSS were installed For such a national treasure as the Duomo di Monreale in Sicily, it is of utmost importance that it should be protected with the best and most modern technology in an intangible way, and in this very special case Dahua and its megapixel solutions were selected. The project was successfully accomplished in cooperation with Videotrend s.r.l, Dahua’s local distributor. According to U...

The extensive project spans multiple disciplines and has showcased RISCO Group’s capability for creating tailor-made solutions A comprehensive security solution designed to deliver tight security and safety measures at the 2014 World Cup games in Brazil, was selected for supply by global integrated security solutions provider, RISCO Group. Installed at the all-new 44,000 capacity Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, RISCO Group’s powerful Command & Control solution, acce...

Under normal conditions, the audible distances of the A141 siren from E2S can reach over 1km Chesil Beach is located in Dorset, South Coast of England. The shingle beach is approximately 14 miles long and it is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The Chiswell settlement and the southern neck of Chesil Beach have been flooded many times and this is well documented. Many sea defense systems and flood drainages have been constructed at the Portland end of the Chesil B...

HID Global and ASSA ABLOY products are being used at new stadiums in Fortaleza, Natal, Recife, Curitiba, and Brasilia HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that its access control products, along with door-opening solutions from parent ASSA ABLOY, are being used in various solutions across six of the 12 stadiums in Brazil now hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup footballmatches through July 13, 2014. “We are very excited to be play...

The tranche of major contract wins is significant for Allegion, in terms of to work on the highly prestigious Crossrail project Allegion (formerly known as Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies) has beat off strong competition to secure contracts totalling £1.25 million, which will see the safety and security specialist provide 600 steel doorsets for Europe’s biggest construction project – Crossrail. Allegion has been appointed by Canary Wharf Constructio...