Covert Surveillance - Case studies

In a Los Angeles neighbourhood early one morning, a burglar drove in with a vehicle and attempted a home break-in. This burglar knew their target and believed they could avoid detection through the type of vehicle they drove a rental car. When the homeowners returned and found evidence of an attempted break-in, they immediately called the police and notified their HOA board. Solution The HOA elected to install Flock Safety cameras to keep all homes safe This LA neighbourhood wanted safety to...

SMP Robotics has announced that their security robots model, S5.2 Picard has started to protect commercial real estate establishments in the Middle East. Picard is the most advanced model of security robots in the new S5.2 Series, which was introduced in 2019. Picard security robots Security robots of the S5.2 Series models are equipped with an integrated AI (Artificial Intelligence) system. Artificial Intelligence is used for smart video surveillance and group patrols. Along with security ro...

Security robots model S5.2 Picard started to protect commercial real estate. Picard is the most advanced model of robots in the new S5.2 series introduced in 2019. Security robots of this model are equipped with an integrated AI system. Artificial Intelligence is used for smart video surveillance and group patrols. Along with security robots, a large number of fixed cameras are used in the protected area. VMS is used to control them. The specialists of SMP Robotics successfully integrated robot...

A burglar broke into a home in a Colorado neighbourhood in the middle of a weekday, planning to drive away with thousands of dollar’s worth of valuables. This burglar was familiar with their target. They knew the homeowners were away for the day and knew the neighbourhood had security cameras at the entrances and exits. They were also familiar with the kind of evidence the police need to pursue a case: a licence plate. The burglar removed the plate from their vehicle before driving into t...

Residents heard the reports and decided to install a Flock Safety security camera that would protect against crimes like car break-ins and home theft. Early one morning after the camera was installed; someone broke into two cars in that neighbourhood, stealing several valuable items. When residents awoke, they found their personal belongings missing and their cars ransacked. There were no eyewitnesses to the crime, but the victims had a timeframe between 12:30 and 5 a.m. The solution: a c...

According to research, 31% of Americans experienced package theft in 2017. Most prevalent around the holidays, package thieves are commonly known as “porch pirates.” While the term sounds light, police warn citizens not to take the name lightly. “The term “Porch Pirate” refers to thieves who steal packages that have been delivered and left on residence doorsteps,” said Marietta, Georgia Chief of Police Dan Flynn in a message to the city. Licen...

When Prominent Realty Group of Georgia President Douglas Foppe reached out to Flock Safety, he was looking for crime-fighting solutions that would actually work for his communities.  An increase in crime at his properties over the last few years was taking a toll both on residents and company profits. From properties in the urban Buckhead, Atlanta area all the way to Hilton Head, South Carolina, car break-ins, burglaries, and occasional assault were plaguing residents and their peace of mi...

Jessica Cox, CMCA, AMS Senior Community Associate Manager at Leland Management, was continuously being woken up by late-night emergency calls about her Central Florida communities’ gates and safety issues. Whether it was a theft or a smashed gate, this property manager knew it was time to take action. Despite many residents’ belief that their community gate was a crime deterrent, Jessica knows that was actually part of the problem. Cars would ram into the gates at night, rendering t...

When more than 100 neighbours in Miami’s Coral Gate community got together to fight crime, they deployed Flock Safety’s licence plate reading cameras at every entrance, exit and major thoroughfare in the neighbourhood. “In addition to our prime location, beautiful mid-century homes and idyllic canopy, safety, security and peace of mind are — and will always be — the most treasured amenities in Coral Gate,” says Jorge Arauz, who spearheaded the Flock security...

Three S5.2 robots equipped with an intelligent video surveillance system and supporting multi-mode robotic interaction began working in Chile. Since the end of 2018, deliveries of a new model of security robot S5.2 began. This model of robots is equipped with an intelligent video analysis system and able to work in a group as a single security team. When one of the robots leaves for charging, it takes a backup. If the robot detects a person and stops to observe him, other robots take over his p...

Flock Safety prides itself in the ability to help solve neighbourhood crime. In just the last few months, it has provided evidence in more than 10 investigations and has aided in the arrest of two criminals. While solving crime is the main objective, it ultimately wants the devices, the signature license plate reader, to prevent crime in the neighbourhoods they protect. Drop-in theft incidents Several months ago, the company installed Flock license plate reader cameras and signage in a s...

A crime occurred in one of Flock Safety’s neighbourhoods in Atlanta. One of the residents had her back door kicked in by two individuals. Her home security system was triggered but the culprits still had enough time to steal a drawer filled with jewellery. The resident filed a report with the police, then informed her neighbourhood’s Security Chair of the incident. Another neighbour’s doorbell camera provided a long-distance photo of the victim’s home in the correct time...

A woman was walking her dog down the sidewalk in Richmond, CA when she witnessed a bright red sports car burning out its wheels and doing donuts in the middle of the street. The witness posted about the incident on her neighbourhood social network page. Solution A simple Google-like search within Flock’s simple user interface help identify the vehicle’s license plate Fortunately, the neighbourhood had Flock Safety’s wireless security cameras installed in multiple locations t...

Flock Safety installed wireless security cameras in a neighbourhood. The team of engineers closely monitored the software to ensure that the system ran exactly as it should. Situation A neighbour noticed someone pulling on the handles of cars along the street, checking to see if any of them were unlocked. The suspect entered a black sedan with disabled plates and sped away. Solution Flock's machine-learning software automatically captured and categorised the license plate number In just minu...

Jon Alion, HOA Board Member for the Knightsbridge subdivision in Fort Mill, SC, advocated for his neighbourhood to install security cameras that read licence plates throughout the community. “Crime seems to be happening a little more often in our neighbourhood and in other neighbourhoods,” Jon said. Why choose Flock Safety? Flock outdoor security system captures licence plate even at night, uses solar power and comes with automatic upgrades Jon started doing some research on neigh...

In an Atlanta neighbourhood, a new neighbour moved in and within a week, his garage was broken into and his $3,000 road bike was stolen. He reported the crime to the police but with no actionable evidence to go on, the investigation appeared to be at a dead end. Solution Flock Safety wireless cameras designed to capture licence plates can be used by local police to investigate crime The neighbourhood had recently installed Flock Safety’s licence plate reading camera system. Equipped wit...

Help from Mysuru Police for assistance and control at any troubled area is just minutes away now. A full-fledged mobile command centre vehicle will work round-the-clock, during the festival of Dasara, to respond to any emergencies. Also, this state-of-the-art vehicle is being used during Dasara festival for the first time. Command centre vehicle The command centre vehicle helps surveillance, especially during bigger events like Dasara and VVIP visits. Equivalent to a thousand eyes within a lar...

C4ISR stands for Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Intelligence, Security and Reconnaissance. It was formulated by the US Department of Defence (DoD) in response to the need to evolve a mechanism for integrating and acting on combat information coming from various sources, geographies, and using different types of media. A C4ISR System can be thought of as a framework for organising multi-media information emanating from a situation (typically a crisis), in a manner that enables non-...

North Karnataka region's first 'mobile command centre', a high-tech bus with modern surveillance and monitoring system including drone and jacket cameras, has added a special strength to the 'police eye' in the twin cities to keep vigil during huge gatherings like massive rallies, conventions, and protests. The Hubballi-Dharwad police are now equipped with modern mobile vigilance system in a specially-designed bus, which can be parked near a crowded place, and monitor the visuals captured by a...

Chester Zoo has grown rapidly since its foundation in 1930 so that today it is spread across more than 125 acres, and is home to more than 15,000 animals and 500 different species. It attracts more than 1.9 million visitors each year - making it the most popular UK visitor attraction outside London.  With further growth planned, Chester Zoo began a site-wide vulnerability assessment, led by the zoo’s then head of security, Nigel Peers, out of which flowed a series of recommendations...

Customs and Border Protection needed a faster way to correlate information about the location and status of arms The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service is responsible for the protection of the Australian community, while supporting legitimate trade and travel. At a time of unprecedented threat levels – illicit drug trafficking, terrorism, people smuggling – Customs and Border Protection manages the security and integrity of Australia’s borders,...

Using Predator Hybrid cameras, The Oracle security team can view all aspects of the shopping centre Looking to move to a totally IP surveillance camera network in the future but wanting to upgrade their current analogue cameras now, The Oracle shopping centre, Reading, is fulfilling both criteria—by installing the innovative Predator Hybrid camera from CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology. Network cameras Opened in September 1999, the first phas...