Government & public services security applications - Case studies

Private security industry can do much to help in the aftermath of catastrophic eventsIn the aftermath of the severe flooding that affected the Cornwall area on Tuesday and Wednesday, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) analyses how the private security industry can help the police force cope with the challenges brought on by natural disasters, recalling the successful partnership that was formed when dealing with the devastating effects of the Gloucestershire flooding in 2007.The he...

The RealScan-F live scanner has been qualified for the highest standard of FBI certificationSuprema, Inc., a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company's RealScan-F, palm-print live scanner has been selected for AFIS systems of Polish National Police and Lithuania's Citizenship & Migration Affairs.Until end of 2010, Polish National Police (Komenda Glówna Policji) will be provided with Suprema RealScan-F palm-print live scanner for its nationwide criminal...

The Regiment has selected Sepura's STP8200 hand-portable and SRG Gateway Repeater radiosThe Bermuda Regiment has selected Sepura TETRA radios for its communication needs and joins the growing number of armed forces around the world equipped with Sepura TETRA terminals. This is the first use of a TETRA based system by any government agency on the Island of Bermuda.The decision to adopt Sepura radios follows a successful demonstration carried out by ECL, Sepura's partner in Bermuda. The TETRA term...

The VX402R wire-free intruder detector from Optex employs multiple detection pattern technology Two rural churches blighted by thefts of lead from their roofs are being protected by innovative wire-free detectors from Optex Europe.With metal prices still rising, churches and other historic buildings are increasingly becoming the target of thieves, usually at night. One such church, Stistead in Essex, has been targeted on a number of occasions, with lead going missing on two consecutive nights, c...

Full certified interoperability has become a reality between both the Romanian TETRA systemsCassidian develops interface between TETRA systems as part of major project to improve border security in RomaniaReal-time information sharing possibilities between Border Police and security forces during joint operations significantly improvedCassidian is the new name of EADS Defence &SecurityThe Romanian Ministry of Administration and Interior (MAI) and Cassidian have completed successfully the rig...

The recorded CCTV images are transmitted via Alvarion's wireless network to a central control roomAbout Basic SecurityA leader in the field of security solutions in the Ivory Coast, Basic Security provides its customers with a wide range of services including; video surveillance, monitoring using alarm systems, fleet management, and geolocation VIP protection. Basic Security supports its customers from the initial planning stages through customising the solution, installation and ongoing support...

Berlin is the first federal German state to commission such a concentrator solutionNetwork management, training and maintenance included in scope of deliveryCASSIDIAN is the new name of EADS Defence & Security Cassidian has been commissioned by Berlin’s IT service centre to link Berlin State’s 28 control centres to the digital radio network of its public safety authorities and organisations (BOS) via two concentrators. This will make the control stations’ access to the dig...

  The dispatch centre in St. Helens uses the solution to remotely monitor multiple radio towers March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District in Columbia County, Oregon, has standardised on a March Networks video surveillance solution to secure the communications infrastructure it relies upon to coordinate fire, police and paramedic response services. The solution enables the 9-1-1 district to focus o...

Fluidmesh 2200 units along with DVTel cameras are now monitoring the traffic on the bridges and along the highway Challenge:The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) retained Siemens Industry/Building Technology Division as part of a Design Team to install cameras on 18 bridges between New Jersey and Delaware as well as along a five mile stretch of I-78 (The DRJTBC is a bi-state organisation that maintains seven toll bridges and 13 toll-supported bridges across...

Numerous people gathered alongside the streets of Regensburg, hailing the pontiff in his Pope mobileWhen Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to his native Bavaria, he didn't have to rely entirely on `protection from above´ for his security. Extensive personal security measures ensured that the mega event went smoothly and that the life of the pontiff was safe at all times. IP cameras by Regensburg based Dallmeier, a company specialising in CCTV/IP provided images at major traffic intersections,...

CPE Interlink were able to install cameras without wiring thanks to FluidmeshChallenge:When the City of Corning, New York and its Business Improvement District upgraded its current video monitoring system, their goal was to link five existing cameras in the Visitors Centre to the police department located four blocks away. Solution:"The Fluidmesh antennas installed in a couple of hours, and we were able to install cameras without wiring. When you talk about spreading cameras around an entir...

  The access control installation has grown to 14 separate sites, covering 59 doors across the City Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, announced that the Raleigh (NC) Police Department (RPD) continues to expand the deployment of its Brivo ACS WebService® at a growing number of police substations and other locations. ASG Security is the integrator on this ongoing project.Prior to installing Brivo, the RPD utilised key pads at t...

Avalarm surveillance installation featuring Lumenera's Le175 Digital CameraAvalarm is a leading provider of security and communication systemsAvalarm is a distributor of security and communication systems in Ilmajoki, Finland supplying industry leading solutions to the Finnish security market. Focused on providing top quality products, Avalarm, thoroughly tests all their products to ensure the highest standards are met.Surveillance system required day/night imaging solution to ensure youth safet...

Lumenera's intelligent camera products use ObjectVideo's OnBoard embedded video analytics softwareLumenera provides 24-hour protectionThe traditional role of the camera in border and perimeter security applications is to provide accurate and rapid assessment of alarms through high quality images, both day and night, and in a variety of lighting and weather conditions.Video content analytics embedded in Lumenera's Li-series cameras improve these conditions by providing specific and timely alerts...

The video surveillance system is aimed to arm the Municipality with powerful tools for effective protective actionsMissionIn 2007, the Municipality of Sliven, Bulgaria, started the implementation of a strategic video surveillance project: 24x7 monitoring of all places of key importance on the territory of the city, to be completed by 2011. This project is a vital part of the local authorities' strategy for safe city environment and a higher standard of life for its citizens.The video s...

Axis and Xiamen Waynet were chosen to realise a digital HDTV surveillance solutionMissionXiamen is a city with exquisite scenery located in Southeast China. Xiamen International Port is one of the best natural ports with favourable conditions, and has been an important foreign trade port for China throughout history. In addition, Xiamen's spring-like weather attracts both domestic and foreign tourists year-round. To provide better services, and improve issues reported by citizens, the Command Ce...

GVD worked with Custodian Electronic Security Solutions to devise a wireless system that extended over 3 kmProject challenge: With the tightening of government budgets, local governments are faced with the challenge to save money on town security but not compromise on quality of service. A major hurdle for local governments to overcome is to install video surveillance in built up town centres or areas where it is too costly or physically impossible to reach with additional cabling. GVD solution:...

Fluidmesh wireless Ethernet products were used to get data back to the security control centreChallenge:The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management needed to secure critical infrastructure at 30+ remote locations with perimeter detection systems and video surveillance. Since there were no engineering drawings dating back to the construction to show where the underground tanks are located, trenching and boring was not an option. Additionally, wireless signals had to extend across the...

EADS Defence & Security have provided DPF with a digital TETRAPOL IP radio communication systemTETRAPOL standard to cover the metropolitan area of Fortaleza and the main cities of Ceara StateSupply of state-of-the-art TETRAPOL IP technology with full support to voice and data communications EADS Defence and Security has announced the inauguration of the successfully deployed TETRAPOL IP radio communication network to secure the operations of the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF) in the state of...

Mirasys X-Series supports CCTV monitoring across the Council's disparate, hybrid CCTV infrastructureMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced that Bedford Borough Council has implemented Mirasys X-Series to support CCTV monitoring across its disparate, hybrid CCTV infrastructure. The solution streams video footage and still images of Bedford Borough Hall from analogue, IP and HD cameras via fibre optic and WiFi links to one central...

The network cameras allows members of the public to view footage of five sites in the city of MedellinMissionUNE is a diversified vendor of data transmission, voice communications, and video delivery solutions for corporations in Colombia. UNE provides companies with secure and efficient services, taking advantage of its telecommunications network infrastructure, which covers the country's major cities.One of the major projects implemented recently by UNE is a web-based service that allows membe...

March Networks' hybrid recorders, encoders and VMS are deployed in Campbell CountyMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the government of Campbell County, Wyoming is using the company's VideoSphere® Video Management System (VMS) and Edge encoders, as well as March Networks 4000 C Series hybrid recorders, for integrated security across its facilities. The county's IT department standardised on the solution based on its proven reliab...

The CCTV system is integrated with intruder alarm, fire alarm, door entry and baggage checking systemsMembers of the Welsh Assembly can meet safe in the knowledge that their building is fully protected thanks to a complete fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The £27 million state-of-the-art building at Llandudno Junction in North Wales is among the greenest public buildings in...

WildlifeCCTV captures some never seen before footage using IR LED technology International wildlife specialists, WildlifeCCTV, have enlisted the help of CCTV lighting manufacturer Raytec to capture some never seen before footage, using the latest in Infra-Red LED technology.In the thick, dense, woods of North America, WildlifeCCTV were able to capture footage of a rare species of brown bear, known for its reclusive nature and its unusual mannerisms. Raytec's high performance, low energy, surface...

  Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Deploys Proxim Wireless for Statewide Intelligent Transportation System In order to help monitor and manage traffic throughout the state, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has deployed an end-to-end Proxim wireless network for a state-wide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). This wireless network connects traffic and video components over hundreds of square miles throughout the Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis areas,...