Government & public services security applications - Case studies

“Our Haivision Video Wall System has helped us address challenges around immediate access to critical information and transparency of critical data and events for our clients. The system’s ease of use and quick access to critical information are valued enhancements over our old system,” said Jen Greulich, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President Of Security Operations, at Legato Security. The client Enterprise security firm Legato Security Legato Security, headquartered in Salt...

Saint Jacut de la Mer, on Brittany’s Côtes d’Armor, faced growing difficulties with access management for their public buildings. As in many other towns across Europe, they looked for a more cost- and time-efficient way to operate. Keys were being lost — and the costs of rekeying put even more pressure on budgets. Town staff needing to hold and track multiple keys was inconvenient and further contributed to key loss. And because different access solutions had been instal...

BriefCam, the industry’s provider of video content analytics solutions announced that its AI-driven video analytics platform has enabled Taiwan’s Taitung County Police Bureau to streamline investigations, reduce the time and manpower required to review evidence, and free up officers for more efficient and effective policing. The company will showcase its capabilities in Booth #2910 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition, taking p...

Asio Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of tactical solutions for defence, security, and paramilitary applications, announces that it has recently completed the delivery of thousands of its ORION Systems to the IDF. ASIO Technologies' ORION systems are currently in operational use by the IDF, alongside the company's other cutting-edge tactical solutions. ORION (or OLAR/AMUD – as called by the IDF) is a rugged and secured mobile system for dismounted forces. Digital mission planni...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has confirmed a roll-out of its innovative TX Direct, wireless static IP address PTZ cameras, across Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. Deployed across areas popular during hours of night-time economy but not yet covered by the fixed cable North Somerset CCTV system, TX Direct cameras have been installed by Select Electrics, primarily to protect areas identified where woman maybe vulnerable when head...

The GMB was founded in 1982 under the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is a government agency of the Government of Gujarat, a state of India. It controls, manages, and operates a total of 44 minor ports in Gujarat including some with private companies and 10 offices. From 3% of the total national port traffic handled by minor ports of Gujarat in 1982-83, they grew to handle 31% of total national port traffic in 2016-17. They also handle 71.3% of all minor port traf...

ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, has received approval to utilise its integrated locking solutions on U.S. federal government access control Federal Identify, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) applications. This significant milestone was reached after a lengthy and detailed government and third-party security vulnerability and interoperability testing process. Products  The following products are on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) FIPS 201 Evaluation...

Islington Council has worked with Comelit-PAC to create a cloud-based door entry solution for managing access control to communal residential developments across its housing portfolio. As a pioneer - London Borough Council, Islington has made the transition to a PAC cloud solution across its housing network, delivering improved security for residents. Initially, PAC pilot tested the system across six blocks chosen by the council’s capital works team. The pilot was successful, in working...

A Danish town famed for two of Scandinavia’s biggest tourist attractions has seen its counter-terrorism defences boosted by a market pioneer based in Coventry. Hundreds of bollards within Safetyflex Barriers’ innovative Truckstopper range have been installed along a key transport corridor in Billund in Denmark. The route serves Denmark's second-largest airport Billund Airport, Scandinavia's biggest waterpark Lalandia, and Legoland which is the largest tourist attraction in Denmark o...

Located in Northern Finland, by the sea in northern Ostrobothnia, the Municipality of Liminka was founded in 1477 and is internationally known for its breath-taking nature and being the main route for several species of migrating birds. With a population of more than 10,000, the majority (56%) of whom are between the ages of 16 and 56, Liminka boasts the services, safety and nature settings that make it particularly attractive to young families. Optimising physical and data security The cost...

Biometrics may not be new, but they are entering a new era of utility among government agencies, and beyond. Anviz identity verification technology and management solutions are bringing biometrics to a variety of environments, from government and healthcare to financial services and on-site enterprise security. Sena Kalyan Sangstha (SKS) Sena Kalyan Sangstha (SKS) is a trust owned and operated by the Bangladesh Army. As the largest industrial and welfare organisation in Bangladesh, it is devo...

The need for a motorway to link the cities of Vicenza and Treviso in Italy emerged in the 1970s as the Venetian countryside became increasingly urbanised, while the opening of the European Union to the east in the 1990s also brought more traffic across the region. To address this, the first stone of the Pedemontana Veneta or “SPV” toll highway was laid in November 2011 in Romano d'Ezzelino, and in 2012 work began on the first stretch of the 2.6-billion-euro road. Once completed...

Delta Thailand launched Thailand’s first Net Zero Container Showroom in Amata City, Chonburi, featuring solar power generation, battery management, EV charging, lighting management, indoor climate control and surveillance solutions. The core of the smart showroom is the scalable and modular Delta data centre solution which enables remote access to its security, lighting, environment and charging systems. VIVOTEK’s state-of-the-art IP surveillance cameras and solutions were featur...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, together with its partner - ARS Traffic & Transport Technology B.V., has won a tender with the Dutch Public Prosecutor’s Office. The framework contract includes the procurement of up to 750 road safety enforcement units in ten or more lots in the Netherlands for 3 suppliers. MESTAcompact With IDEMIA, the MESTAcompact is one of the tendered solutions. The maintenance activities have a duration period of 6 to 12 years and...

Dedrone, the market renowned company in smart airspace security, has announced that it has partnered with Threat Management Group (TMG), to provide airspace security for South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), during the popular Cooper River Bridge Run. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual race was held twice within a six-month period, in September 2021 and again in April 2022. Smart Airspace Security solution South Carolina Law Enforcement Division utilised Dedrone technology to...

The story of Buddhism began in Lumbini, where Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. Soon after, the famous garden of Lumbini, became a place of pilgrimage. Located in the terai plains of Southern Nepal, Lumbini Park comprises of key Buddhist attractions, such as Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Bodhi Tree, single stone Ashoka Pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka, Pond Pushkarini, stupas, monasteries, and more. Till date, this sacred place continues to hold archaeological re...

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced at Eurosatory that it is completing deliveries of 127 PackBot® 525 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to the German Army (Deutsches Heer). Final shipments are expected to occur in July. Contract award and deliveries were facilitated through Teledyne FLIR’s partner, European Logistic Partners (ELP) of Wuppertal, Germany. Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 robot The Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 is the most advance...

With so many substations distributed across such a vast area, threats such as trespassing, vandalism, and sabotage were always top of mind for Alabama Power’s security team.  Their goal was to implement high-quality camera installations at all their worksites, unifying the entire system so that even the most remote locations could be monitored from a centralised, analytics-enabled platform. To achieve this, they looked to Motorola Solutions’ Video Security & Analytics suite...

For Seneca Township High School, maintaining a robust and up-to-date security system proved costly and difficult for the school. Challenge The existing security technology was also time-consuming for both administrators and the School Resource Officer, often requiring them to be in multiple places at once when two or more events simultaneously occurred on campus that required further review or action. For a more intelligent solution with centralised controls, the team at Seneca Township High...

Worcester City Council provides efficient essential services for over 95,000 residents and, working with the local community, it aims to create a prosperous, safe city and to improve the quality of life for residents, students and visitors. Worcester City Council operates a video surveillance system in the city centre predominantly for crime prevention and deterrence, facilitating the apprehension and prosecution of offenders, identifying missing persons, and flood monitoring. Solution Avigil...

Securing more than 100 buildings is no easy feat, but it’s of utmost importance to the Department of Safety and Security at Fulton, which also includes the School Police and Student Health Services and Emergency. With above-average student incident rates and student disciplinary concerns at some schools, upgrades to the security system were needed to allow better local and remote monitoring in important areas. Solution Avigilon video security and access control solutions FCS is a great...

Designed exclusively for deaf and hard of hearing students, and with both residential and live on-campus programs, it is essential for the American School for the Deaf to maintain a secure learning environment.  By deploying a comprehensive Motorola Solutions Video Security & Analytics system, the American School for the Deaf sought to gain expansive video coverage that provided enough clarity to decipher American Sign Language, an access control system that could be centrally operated...

Offutt Air Force Base, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018, has a rich military legacy that includes more than four decades as headquarters for the former Strategic Air Command (SAC), which is US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and central roles in both World War II and the Cold War. Offutt hosts combat-ready aircrew and collects signals intelligence for their areas of global responsibility. The base houses multiple types of mission-ready aircraft, including those from the 55th Wing...

3DX-Ray Ltd is pleased to announce the sale of a ThreatScan-LSC system to the United Kingdom’s Thames Valley Police. The ThreatScan-LSC system has been purchased to support the Thames Valley Police Specialist Search Unit, for operations at public events. This system provides the unit with the capability of identifying the contents of suspect bags and packages quickly and accurately, in their core mission of keeping the public safe. ThreatScan-LSC system 3DX-Ray Ltd’s ThreatScan-LS...

An innovative end-to-end video surveillance system from IDIS is helping to enhance safety and security at Chapter White City, a recently built student accommodation in West London. Chapter White City’s solution The advanced solution comprising network cameras, recorders, IDIS Center VMS, and all accessories is eliminating security blind spots, improving image quality, and transforming usability for the 24/7 security team. Chapter White City, run by residential property management leader...

Midcounties Co-operative, the largest independent co-operative in the UK covering the heartlands of England with over 300 stores and almost 700,000 members has announced it has selected Amberstone Security to become their security partner.  Data-driven intelligence-led guarding services Amberstone Security is one of Europe’s suppliers of intelligence-led guarding services, security technology solutions, and loss prevention services. They will provide numerous security services...

UV-Concepts develops and manufactures innovative no-touch disinfection solutions using the ultraviolet UV-C germicidal wavelength of 254nm.  Their flagship product is the UVE™ UV-C Enclosure, a purpose-built platform for the disinfection of primarily portable medical equipment in hospitals and other healthcare environments. Safety with RFID reader Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have been in the spotlight for decades, but with the COVID-19 global pandemic, infection control...

Dongting Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in China, covers an area of 2,579.2 square kilometres and is known as the ‘Kidney of the Yangtze River’. Since the implementation of the national policy pertaining to a ‘ten-year fishing ban’ in the Yangtze River, aquatic biodiversity in the lake has been effectively restored. Gradually, the once ordinary fishermen have now become ‘patrolling fishermen’ to protect the aquatic environment of the lake. They dili...