Counter terror - Case studies
Delta Scientific, the pioneering manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced that on Monday, April 1st, a DSC501 High-Security Barricade stopped an unauthorised vehicle from entering an FBI field facility in Atlanta, Georgia. According to officials, the orange Buick Encore tried to follow an FBI employee’s car into the facility before being stopped by the Delta DSC501 barrier. The driver was then apprehended by special agents who were in the immediat...
Databuoy Corporation, a gunshot localisation and real-time emergency alert intelligence system, and the Philadelphia Police Department announced that SHOTPOINT, Databuoy’s life-saving gunshot localisation and detection system, has been selected by the Department for a pilot programme to help to reduce gun violence throughout the city. With gun violence on the rise, officials sought a solution that could accurately detect a gunshot and localise where it came from, to prosecute more offende...
More than 2,000 innovative Safetyflex anti-terrorist bollards have now been installed in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, as part of a local government scheme launched in response to a fatal vehicle attack. Coventry-based Safetyflex Barriers has installed its spring steel bollard system across the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) with the help of its Australian distributer, Ezi Security Systems. Most prominent pedestrian The city was rocked by a vehicle attack in January 2017 when...
Cozaint Corp, the developers of intelligent surveillance solutions, has been selected by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Police Department in Tucson, AZ, to deliver the BOBBY physical security tower to provide a “safe zone” location for local citizens to conduct sales transactions, custody transfers, or other dealing where a security monitored area would provide a safe setting. Cozaint’s BOBBY platform of physical security kiosk tower provides 24/7 situational awareness for organi...
Asio Technologies, a pioneering developer and manufacturer of tactical solutions for defense, security, and paramilitary applications, has fulfilled a follow-on order from the IDF and recently delivered thousands of additional Orion Systems. Asio Technologies solutions, including the Orion Systems, are already in operational use by the IDF. Orion (or OLAR/AMUD–as called by the IDF) is a rugged and secured mobile system for dismounted forces, enabling mission planning and real-time navigat...
Being isolated on the edge of wilderness means there’s a need for a video system that’s both reliable and flexible. For that reason, the team at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) since 2009 has relied on video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems to enhance security, safety, and efficiency. Challenge - Help to keep scaling At the edge of the frontier, Jackson Hole Airport has experienced considerable growth over the years. Significant capital investments in expansions have ma...
Wilson Bank & Trust, member FDIC, is an independent, community-based bank that began operating in Tennessee, USA in 1987. They have mortgage offices, operations centres, ATMs and branches located in and around Middle Tennessee that serve the city and surrounding rural areas. In total, they have operations and security at approximately 40 locations. One of the keys to their on-going success is their continuous search to improve their offerings. This drive extends to their physical security a...
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...
ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that its solution has been chosen by Vassar Public Schools of Vassar, Michigan to help protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. Layered on top of the schools’ existing security cameras, ZeroEyes’ proprietary software will automatically identify guns the moment they become visible and alert school admini...
The City of Fresno, in California, USA is surrounded by some of the country’s most beautiful national parks. Fresno has a lively arts scene and a budding technology hub, along with an established large-scale agricultural community. Fresno Police Department serves the City and surrounding area, which covers approximately 115 square miles and has a population of approximately 515,000 residents. The department comprises five policing districts, supported by an auto theft team, mounted units,...
Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, has announced that Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) has deployed the Hakimo solution, in order to enhance security and support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) compliance efforts. One of the fastest growing airports in the United States of America (USA), Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) offers commercial service to more than 50 destinations, in addition to supporting a large...
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...
Athena Security, the globally renowned company in entryway security technology, has announced that Aboud Jewelry, a multi-generational Seattle-area small business, has added Athena Security’s fast, frictionless Entryway Security Solution, in order to detect concealed weapons. The multi-sensor walk-through metal detector (concealed weapons detection) allows the family owners to quickly and accurately screen anyone entering the business, before being allowed inside the store. Multi-sensor...
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is empowering a new generation of advanced, efficient security systems. In the field of education, AI is also facilitating the digital and intelligent upgrading of schools and institutions from K12 to universities. AI applications, such as smart identification, deep learning and intelligent analysis greatly reduce manpower costs, while improving the security level and management efficiency at the same time. AI-enabled innovative teaching methods AI-enabled innovat...
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...
Valuber Security, (formerly TriTech Valuber), a Valuber Company and premier provider of integrated security systems and manpower in the Northeast USA, confirmed multiple integrated security system deployments for Federal Agency offices in New York City, USA. Working in close cooperation with the experienced general contractor, Valuber Security designed and installed integrated security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and video management, in order to meet stringent requir...
Digital Barriers, a globally renowned provider of IoVT (internet of video things) surveillance and security products, has announced a new contract with Bogota’s Police force, to provide its BW600 body worn cameras for use on the city’s mass transportation system. The BW600 body worn cameras is the world’s only low bandwidth bodycam camera that is capable of streaming live video and audio, over cellular and Wi-Fi networks, without latency or corruption. Digital Barriers’...
UK-based global connectivity solutions provider and MVNO, Cellhire is utilising its eSIM-based mobile network, ‘eSIMsmart’, in order to provide mobile connectivity over-the-air to its news media customers, including print/online, TV, radio and news agencies, in Ukraine. Martyn Stevens, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), at Cellhire Group (Cellhire), said “The eSIM based mobile connectivity is essential to ensuring individuals are contactable and have a communications lifeline....
Dubbed as the 'smartest' hydropower station in the world, Wudongde Hydropower Station is located in the upper stretch of Yangtze River in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China. It is the country’s 4th largest hydropower station and 7th largest in the world, with an estimated annual output of 38.91 billion kWh. The Wudongde Dam adopts the world’s thinnest 300-metre double-curved arch dam design. It must be able to sustain the water storage capacity of a millionth-level super large hy...
Globally renowned sensor solutions specialist, HENSOLDT will bring its latest technology capabilities in Identification-Friend-or-Foe (IFF) into the upcoming IFF modernisation programme of the South Korean armed forces. HENSOLDT was awarded by the renowned South Korean defence company, LIG Nex1, two contracts worth approximately €10 million, to deliver 20 MSSR 2000 ID secondary radars, including test equipment and related services. Identification-Friend-or-Foe (IFF) systems The Identific...
Patriot One Technologies (Patriot One/the Company) have announced that The U.S. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has selected the Company’s Multi-Sensor Gateway patron screening solution for use at its headquarters building, located in Washington, D.C., to secure employee entrances and gateways. Multi-Sensor Gateway solution This next-generation patron screening solution will play an important role in improving employee safety, while providing them with a more convenient experience,...
The Qatar Emiri Air Force's first TTH and NFH helicopters had a joint public premiere during Qatar National Day. The first TTH overland variant was delivered on 11 December 2021, by contractual commitments, and will be followed by the first NFH naval helicopter soon after its qualification in the next coming months. Deliveries will continue through 2025. As well as acting as prime contractor for the overall programme, Leonardo is responsible for the final assembly and delivery of the 12 NH...
Being isolated on the edge of wilderness means there’s a need for a video system that is both reliable and flexible. For that reason, the team at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), since 2009, has relied on video management software (VMS) from Milestone Systems, to enhance security, safety, and efficiency at the airport. Milestone XProtect VMS installed At the edge of the frontier, Jackson Hole Airport has experienced considerable growth over the years. Significant capital investments in expan...
UNC Greensboro (UNCG) is one of 17 campuses within the University of North Carolina system. Founded in 1891, UNCG is the largest and most diverse university in the Piedmont Triad region, serving more than 20,000 students and employing approximately 2,800 faculty members. UNC Greensboro (UNCG) The university is in the heart of Greensboro, which boasts nearly 260,000 people, making it visible within the larger community as well. Landlocked by local streets, the 200-acre campus with 30 buildings...
Foreign embassies are an essential part of establishing and maintaining peaceful cooperation, and collaboration between countries all over the world. They can also be the focus of tensions, peaceful and violent protests, terrorism, and many other risks, which mean that thorough and effective security solutions are essential to keep people, property and sensitive documents safe. Foreign embassies Usually located in capital cities, each foreign embassy is the workplace and often residence, of a...
Ipsotek, an Atos company and a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence-powered video analytics, has announced the fulfillment of its contract with Sydney Trains, the operator of rail services across the metropolitan Sydney area, to increase security capabilities at 13 railway stations. Following a competitive tendering process, Ipsotek was selected by Sydney Trains, to deliver an AI-based video analytics solution. This has seen the train operator, Sydney Trains, integrate a range of Ipsotek’s...
Globally renowned sensor solutions provider, HENSOLDT and L3Harris Technologies have joined forces to develop new capabilities for NATO’s Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) programme. Both companies have signed a joint strategic cooperation agreement, to combine their respective skills in the areas of platform-independent mission solutions. HENSOLDT - L3Harris Technologies In the frame of the cooperation, HENSOLDT, with its proven track record in developing and manufacturing...
The volume of data necessary to solve crimes continues to rise across the United Kingdom and sharing information quickly is instrumental in solving cases. With this in mind, NICE has announced that it’s NICE Investigate digital evidence management solution is now helping connect businesses and police forces. NICE Investigate system NICE Investigate system enables enterprises and police forces to work collaboratively on investigations, in order to speed the delivery of justice, by ensurin...
Revader Security has supplied a fleet of over 20 re-deployable CCTV cameras to West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), to provide visibility of multiple major construction projects being undertaken, in anticipation of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. 2022 Commonwealth Games The Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) capital construction programme comprises several major Commonwealth Games critical projects, within the Perry Barr area, including the A34 highways scheme, Perry Barr Rail Station & B...
As the need for counter terrorist devices grew, Delta Scientific Corporation (Delta Scientific) answered the call and began building and crash testing barriers that would stop an attacking vehicle, allowing no infiltration to the premises. Over the years, Delta Scientific has designed, patented and crash tested numerous barriers, to meet the needs of specific government agencies and facilities. Collaboration with US agencies Over the last few decades, Delta Scientific has worked with many bran...
