Government & public services security applications - Case studies

The SCADA 'client-server' provides the operator with the GUI required for tunnel operations Vital Technology has provided a multi-discipline SCADA system at the Medway Tunnel under the River Medway between Strood and Chatham in Kent on the South Coast of England. The work at Medway has been a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system replacement project in which Ematics, a subsidiary company within Vital Technology specialising in SCADA, have installed a SCADA a...

FDNY determined the DRS solution best supports mission-critical tasks that require connectivity DRS Technologies, Inc., A Finmeccanica Company, announced recently that the Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) will be using ARMOR™ Rugged Mobile Solutions to better respond to emergencies and manage medical information gathered at the scene. FDNY has placed an order with the award-winning leader in the public safety industry for systems, including rugged tablet com...

The VidSys PSIM software integrated the City’s existing security devices throughout the downtown area VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced that the City of Houston used its PSIM software to manage potential security threats and safety issues associated with this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend events in Houston.  Using the VidSys software, the City’s public safety personnel were able to fu...

Delta Scientifics’ mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers carry a K8 rating and stops 7.5 ton vehicles Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that 12- and 16-foot MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers helped police and military officers protect the president, congressional leaders, judges, journalists, other attendees and onlookers at the Preside...

The deployment of the TETRA infrastructure across the island will be concluded within a timeframe of three years The Taiwanese telecommunications company Chunghwa Telecom, as the prime contractor, awarded Cassidian the contract to deploy an island-wide TETRA network in Taiwan for the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China (ROC). Cassidian will deliver the network and terminals via its local value-added reseller (VAR) Highpull Technology Co., Ltd. The deployment...

Eyevis' system allows operators to see 160 camera feeds One of the UK’s latest camera control centres, the Wakefield City Metropolitan District Council’s CCTV control room in Pontefract, has used a-v and security technology to simplify the operational interfaces and speed up incident response times. The system now allows operators to see 160 camera feeds, out of a possible 176, at any one time on 5x3 array of 46in high-definition LCD screens. There is no need to switch and e...

The Elite provides emergency response teams with on-scene capability to identify unknown substances One of the largest state law enforcement agencies in the U.S. has bought the first of Smiths Detection’s new HazMatID Elite units, a handheld device that detects and identifies explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrials and narcotics. The Elite, which provides emergency response teams with on-scene capability to quickly identify unknown substances, was bought...

Moxa is helping provide safer and easier travel along the Gateway Bridge One of the world's leading LED lighting designers has chosen Moxa's ioLogik E1212 Ethernet remote I/O for the Gateway Bridge upgrade project in Brisbane, Australia. The $1.88 billion project is the largest bridge and road project in Queensland's history, comprising the refurbishment of the existing Gateway Bridge, along with the construction of a second Gateway Bridge, including a dedicated pedestrian an...

The museum has a mix of 52 IQinVision cameras and Acuity-vct’s advanced motion detection analytics IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that the Museum of Funeral History, located in Houston, Texas, has deployed an integrated system comprised of advanced Acuity-vct (www.acuity-vct.com) video analytics software and an array of IQinVision HD megapixel cameras to protect its many exhibits and priceless art...

The joint solution combines Windward's maritime analytics system, with Elbit's solutions for maritime domain awareness Elbit Systems Ltd. has teamed with Windward Ltd. to offer integrated maritime solutions for the Indian authorities. The joint solution combines Windward’s innovative satellite-based maritime analytics system, MarInt, with Elbit Systems’ wide range of solutions for maritime domain awareness, including Hermes 900 maritime patrol unmanned aircraft sys...

DefenCell offers an easily deployable solution for expeditionary operations J & S Franklin recently announced a further order for their Defencell Force Protection System, which is engineered to defend against artillery, mortars, and other heavy fragmenting weapons. Supplied to an unnamed international organisation, this $3.5m order is for a further 20+ containers of DefenCell and includes sufficient material to build nearly 20km of 2m high barrier or protect 20 camps, 250...

Trub's e-ID is made of fused PC films which are laminated without the use of adhesives Trüb AG, one of the worldwide leading suppliers of high security identity and travel documents, has been selected by the Republic of Azerbaijan to provide the key elements for the extensive national e-solution. The contract includes the supply of electronic Identity Cards (e-ID) made of polycarbonate and equipped with a dual interface chip module as well as the installation of the perso...

The initial phase of the Surat Safe City Project consisted of 100+ closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced its association with the Safe City Project initiated by the Surat City Police Department and Surat Traffic Education Trust to help enhance the safety and security of Surat City inhabitants. With the successful project launch on 18 January 2013, the diamond city of Surat in Gujarat will benefit from a state-of-the-art 24x7 video...

Thanks to LILIN, it is now simple to detect possible risks and act on incidents efficiently and in record time Nuestra Señora de America Hospital works hard to provide patients with the best care, supported by the most advanced technology. A complete security system made up of LILIN IP cameras has been installed at the hospital. The Nuestra Señora de América hospital consists of two buildings, the hospital itself (c / Arturo Soria, 103) and the Polyclinic...

Hytera DMR digital radios with GPS allow timely communication and a full display in necessary areas Background The Guayaquil Welfare Board (JBG) is an autonomous non-profit agency that has existed for over a century and is governed by its own statutes under a board of directors made up of distinguished personages from the city of Guayaquil. Since1888, this charity has been providing social assistance to millions of Ecuadorians in the areas of health, education, elderly care...

Cassidian's TETRA radio equipment was certified by the German Federal Agency for BDBOS Cassidian’s TETRA radio equipment has passed all the interoperability tests required for its planned use in the German BOS (Security Authorities and Organisations) digital radio network, and was certified by the German Federal Agency for Digital Radio of Security Authorities and Organisations (BDBOS) at the end of 2012. The certificates were officially presented by Andreas Gegenfurtner...

CNL Software solutions provides a single view of all assets on one mapping surface CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce its selection by ATECO, a United Arab Emirates based systems integrator, to provide the integration and management platform for the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) GHQ. Abu Dhabi Police operates with other agencies to create a safer society by increasing public order, reducing crime and r...

The City of Timmins plans to expand the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to other municipal departments Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that the Timmins Police Service in Timmins, Ontario, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system in high-traffic areas across the city to help reduce criminal behaviour and better protect its 40,000 residents. The City of Timmins plans to ex...

The installation includes video analytics, advanced auto camera tracking and PureActiv geospatial command and control PureTech Systems, specialising in geospatial video surveillance software, recently announced the completed installation of its PureActiv system at the Cypress Water Treatment facility. The facility, located in the city of Wichita Falls, TX is the result of a $50 million dollar construction project which boasts state of the art water treatment and purification t...

AC2000 SE was selected to secure the premises by CEM Approved Reseller,Tyco Fire and Security UAE LLC CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been successfully installed at Abu Dhabi Investment Council headquarters, Al Bahar Towers.  AC2000 SE was selected to secure the premises by CEM Approved Reseller, Tyco Fire & Security UAE LLC, as part of their security solution which compri...

Somewhat unusual regulatory conditions in Dubai mean that certain establishments such as shopping centres, gas stations and jewellery stores are legally required to install video surveillance technology. In addition, many parts of the city are being monitored 24 hours a day by static PTZ cameras. While this sounds like sales paradise for the manufacturers of video surveillance equipment, it is not in fact so easy to get the contract. In every case, a qualified and independen...

ASSA ABLOYS's Security Lower Deck Doors maintain access to the lower deck level Bespoke doorsets from ASSA ABLOY Security Doors have been used to secure a purpose-built museum at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which houses a wooden hull that was submerged for 437 years. Housed in the new Mary Rose museum constructed over a dry dock, the ship was rediscovered in the 1960s, and has been sprayed for the last 18 years with a chemical to preserve its fragile timbers. Displayed...

Hytera DMR RD98X integrates communication networks of different cities for simultaneous communication Background The Colombian Red Cross is a non-governmental organization which undertakes humanitarian missions for excellence in the country and is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world: the International Red Cross and Red Crescent, which is present in 186 countries. Challenges The Colombian Red Cross is a multi-disciplinary organization present throughout the...

LILIN converted the analogue system to IP to maintain a safe and secure environment and ensure that processes are in order The brief The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia is one of the main revenue collecting agencies of the Ministry of Finance for the Malaysian government. The purpose of the CCTV system installed is to monitor the surroundings of the building as citizens visit the department to pay their taxes. The building should be monitored closely in order to maintain...