Government & public services security applications - Case studies

102 fixed Axis P1343 network cameras were deployed in the tunnel The IP surveillance system installed in the Tyne Tunnels which incorporates AXIS P1343 Network Cameras, is now fully operational and helping to alleviate safety and congestion concerns in one of the UK’s worst traffic black spots. The New Tyne Crossing, constructed under the River Tyne, connects North and South Tyneside which makes this a popular route. More than 45,000 motorists use the crossing daily, so...

QSG was selected as an integration partner to specify, install and integrate a surveillance and ANPR system Quadrant Security Group (QSG) has worked with West Midlands Police to upgrade and integrate key security systems that enable the UK’s second largest police force to closely monitor high impact events, including football matches taking place at the Ricoh Arena as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games.  With a capacity of over 32,000, The Ricoh Arena attracts h...

Bosch cameras provide surveillance footage at St. Pancras International station Bosch Security Systems is helping to ensure London stays safe and sound this summer as hundreds of thousands of additional people visit the city. Its security and communication systems are watching over key travel networks and providing information to passengers. On Eurostar services that run through to St Pancras International station in London, Bosch cameras are providing uninterrupted surveilla...

The PureActiv system by PureTech Systems has been installed at two US Army bases PureTech Systems recently announced the completed installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at two United States Army bases, with a third near completion. The military bases, whose locations must remain undisclosed for security reasons, selected the PureActiv system for protection of its critical infrastructure and key assets and has deployed it sequentially across the...

The Korean City of Ulju-gun uses single Arecont Vision megapixel IP cameras to view two lanes at a time Clear images from Arecont Vision 2 megapixel IP cameras enable the use of fewer cameras in a license plate recognition (LPR) installation in the city of Ulju-gun, Ulsan, South Korea. Given the higher resolution of Arecont Vision's AV2105 cameras, the Korean city was able to use a single camera to view two lanes rather than requiring a camera for each lane. This one simple ch...

OnSSI's Ocularis CS software enablescapture from six cameras at one time  With several high-resolution cameras, an on-board server and OnSSI's Ocularis video management software to simplify capture of multiple high-definition video images of tornadoes and severe weather, the BAM Chase Team’s 2003 GMC Yukon is well-equipped to take storm chasing video to new levels. In use for about a year, the system has helped to track 15 to 20 notable storms during that time,...

The Basler BIP2-2500c-dn IP cameras used can easily monitor three lanes so that no violation goes unnoticed Redflex Traffic Systems, a leader in road safety technology, has chosen Basler IP Cameras for their new Student Guardian system protecting children around school buses. The system is intended to deter drivers in the United States from illegally passing stopped school buses, or to hold them accountable if they do. Student Guardian uses two cameras per school bus, one on...

ECTOCRYP® Black uses a common commercial off-the-shelf hardware architecture The National Security Agency (NSA) has approved ECTOCRYP® Blackvoice encryption device to encrypt secure voice calls up to and including those classified as top secret on U.S. government communications networks. EADS North America has been working with NSA and the device recently underwent NSA evaluation and received its Approval to Operate, which is equivalent to the agency’s Type 1 des...

City of Chomutov chose IndigoVision for its low bandwidth requirements and excellent picture quality The city of Chomutov in the Czech Republic has chosen a new wide area surveillance system, based on IndigoVision’s IP Video technology, to replace its ageing analogue CCTV system from the 1990s.  The new wide-area system is part of the city’s strategy to reduce crime and improve traffic flow monitoring across Chomutov. It provides the city of 50,000 (80,000 in...

The new surveillance system is the foundation for defense against violence directed at judicial employees Milestone XProtect open platform IP video management software (VMS) has been implemented in more than 30 government judicial buildings in Costa Rica. The new surveillance system is the foundation for defense against violence for judicial employees to be less vulnerable to the risk of attacks in the office. With an increase in reported violent crimes throughout Costa Rica...

The Etrovision EV8782A 1.3 megapixel outdoor IP bullet camera was installed at the dam Serron Technology Pte. Ltd., Etrovision’s partner in Singapore, was commissioned by the Singapore official water resource agency PUB (Public Utilities Board) to install a wireless HD surveillance system to monitor the crest gate operation of the dam at the Marina Barrage. Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore's 15th reservoir, and the first...

The SightLogix perimeter security systems will be integrated by Transdyn SightLogix thermal video analytics systems have been chosen by the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) to protect five large North Hudson River bridges. NYSBA is deploying SightLogix’ video perimeter security system to secure the Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge which together serve more than 1 million Huds...

IndigoVision partners with SNT srl and Zerotecnica improved security at Villa Devoto IndigoVision has completed a security upgrade at the Villa Devoto, the seat of local government in Sardinia, which is also home to institutional office of the Sardinian President. Working with the RAS (Regione Autonoma Sardegna), IndigoVision partners SNT srl and Zerotecnica improved security at the villa by integrating the existing analogue CCTV surveillance system on the perimeter fence, con...

Traka anticipates over 50 prisons to have installed the new key management system by 2015 Traka, the intelligent access management systems company, has secured a £5 million, four-year national call-off contract with the Ministry of Justice to provide UK public sector prisons with secure biometric key and radio management systems. Most prisons currently use a manual dispensing and depositing system to manage prison keys and radios. Traka’s new system means keys wil...

Arecont Vision's AV8185DN SurroundVideo® panoramic cameras were installed at the entrances Arecont Vision megapixel cameras ensure peace of mind for the Police Department in Monroe, New York. The state-of-the-art video surveillance solution provides proactive security, protects the department from liability claims and monitors prisoners 24/7 from the time they enter the police department building until they leave. Located on the main street in the Village of Monroe, the P...

70 Arecont Vision AV2105 Ip based cameras were used for the city surveillance project Customer The city of Ulju-gun, Ulsan, South Korea, with its population of nearly 200,000 citizens, desired a new video surveillance system that was exceptional in capturing clear images of the numbers and letters on license plates. Vehicles are commonly used by people committing crimes and the government sought a system that could recognise a license plate number and lead to an arrest. Ulju-...

The projects total more than USD 2.4 million for Senstar's Latin American subsidiary Senstar Corporation recently announced that it has begun delivery of integrated perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) for two high security prisons in Latin America. The projects total more than $2.4 million USD for Senstar’s Latin American subsidiary, and follow the March 5th announcement of two additional high security prison projects in Latin America of similar value. The core...

The Ocularis system controls 500 indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras at Parkchester South Parkchester South Condominiums' 70 public safety officers in the Bronx, NY now ensure the safety of thousands of residents using Ocularis, OnSSI's IP Video Management and Security software. The easy-to-use Ocularis system controls 500 indoor and outdoor surveillance cameras at Parkchester South, providing access to video views from throughout the massive complex. OnSSI software also s...

In Chicago, the totally self-contained MP5000’s were towed into position and controlled vehicle access within 15 minutes 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 60 heads of state and other global leaders, over 2,000 journalists, other atten...

Minneapolis deploys projectiondesign projectors as the main display source in the analyst room The City of Minneapolis has deployed 12 projectiondesign F32 DLP projectors as the main display source in the Analyst Room and F22 series projectors in the Incident Command Room of its Emergency Operations Training Facility (EOTF). Located just outside Minneapolis, the EOTF boasts an extensive surveillance, audiovisual and network infrastructure specified and installed by systems int...

MT5 is a fifth generation high security cylinder solution from Mul-T-Lock Stockport Homes has installed Mul-T-Lock’s patented MT5 high security locking system on all newly installed fire doors, to create a master key suite and balance resident reassurance with the need for emergency escape. Stockport Homes is a limited company that exists to manage the housing stock owned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. The core role of the Arms Length Management Organisation...

Magal Perimeter Intrusion Detection System will be installed in two hight security prisons in Latin America Magal Security Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has won two contracts totaling $2.5 million to supply and install multi-layer Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) in two new high security prisons in Latin America. The multi layered solutions mostly include Magal's core products: fence mounted cable sensors, volumetric covert buried cable detection systems...

Trollmühle, a water supply association selected Omnicast for its motion detection Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announced that Trollmühle, a water supply association located in Rhineland, Germany, chose Omnicast, Genetec’s IP video surveillance system, to safeguard water facilities against threats and contamination. Omnicast was chosen for its highly-advanced reliability...

REDSCAN is a unique and innovative laser scan detector designed by Optex The largest solar panel farm accredited by the UK’s electricity supplier regulator is being protected by a security system that includes a number of award-winning REDSCAN laser detectors from Optex. Based in Wales, the solar farm consists of 22,500 panels and is built on a 32-acre site across four fields near Usk in Monmouthshire. The farm will generate enough electricity to power 2,500 homes, 24 h...

NICE Solutions will record and manage voice communications used  for investigations and debriefing NICE recently announced that the Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), the operational and domain awareness center for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Air and Marine (OAM), has implemented NICE solutions to record and manage mission-critical voice communications used for investigations and debriefing. As one of the world’s largest aviation...