Public security - Case studies

Bellwood emerges as Digital City with Proxim Wireless network deployment

  Bellwood chose Proxim Wireless to deploy the network to address public safety challenges Like its urban neighbour Chicago, Bellwood found itself facing a number of challenges: budgetary constraints; the need to provide more Village services with fewer resources, citizen demands for safer streets and an enhanced quality of life; requests from public safety officials for "more eyes" to safeguard the Village; the goal to provide schools and residents with ubiquitous Internet a...

Global retailer adopts March Networks IP video surveillance in $2.4 million deal

 March Networks' IP video  surveillance provides a complete retail security solutionMarch Networks revenues are now anticipated to exceed $100 million in fiscal 2011. March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced that it has received orders totaling $2.4 million from an existing retail customer for the Company's Visual Intelligence software and professional Managed Services.  More than half of the value of these order...

Bentall Shopping Centre's CCTV is maximised with J2K Video SharpView to exceed police standards

  Bentall Shopping Centre's security is now at a higher level with Zada Technology's SharpViewZada Technology has recently installed SharpView, the state of the art IP Megapixel CCTV system from J2K Video to solve a key requirement at Bentall Centre, one of the UK's most prestigious shopping centres. The management at Bentall in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames required a system that could capture and record video, at all entrances, with sufficient quality to allow them t...

Thanks to Sepura's support Rio de Janeiro defeats two major crisis

 Sepura TETRA sets free the Brazilian favelas from drug trafficking and supports rescue operations demanded due to natural disasterPublic safety users in Brazil have enjoyed the benefits of Sepura radios and TETRA technology since they were deployed for the Pan-American Games held in Rio de Janeiro in 2007. The continuing contribution of Sepura's robust radios to maintaining a secure and safe environment around Rio is illustrated by the important part they played as Rio's public s...

Zebra printing cards on site and on demand give Indiana Agency more control over Homeland security duties

   Zebra Card Printer Solutions have provided bar coded access control for Lake County's EMA The mission of the Lake County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is to provide a comprehensive approach to managing emergencies and disasters within the county by providing clear direction in activities that enable it to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from situations that threaten the lives of Lake County, Indiana r...

Alvarion's transmission system improves public security in Ivory Coast

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...

HDTV surveillance system from Axis increases public security in Xiamen

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...

HID Global access solutions utilised to secure law personnel and properties of Jinwan Procuratorate

Zhuhai City Jinwan District People’s Procuratorate is located in Sihucheng District, Zhuhai city. Built in 2009, it houses of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Code of Conduct Bureau, Policy Department, General Office, Inspection and Supervision Department, Public Complaints Department, Commercial Crime Prevention Department, Civil Administrative Procurator Department, and Prosecution, Claims and Procurator Department. As an important judiciary and law enforcement authority in China, Jinwan Dist...

Vehicle barricades from Delta Scientific installed at US bases in Afghanistan to improve perimeter security

The DSC7000 beam barricade meets and exceeds Department of State standards for closing time requirements Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that its MP5000 and DSC7000 quick-deploy vehicle barricades will soon be used to defend forward operating bases (FOB) in Afghanistan. A national emergency DPAS (Defence Priority Allocation System) order, issued as part of the Picatinny Arsenal p...

Romad’s lone worker protection device protects Police Officers on duty at the York Minister

A York Minister Police Officer holding Romad's RSP-100Established in 627AD, York Minster is the largest Gothic Cathedral in northern Europe. Many thousands of visitors make their way to the Minster every year either to attend one of the three daily services or to enjoy the extremely impressive architecture, as well as learn about its fascinating history.One of the interesting things about York Minster is that it has its own Police Force - one of only two cathedrals in the world to do so. York Mi...

Surveillance in motion in Leeds after deployment of wireless CCTV solution

Leeds Community Safety CCTV provides and operates one of the largest camera networks in the countryVemotion Interactive, provider of interactive high-quality, live and pre-recorded video streaming, announced the successful deployment of its wireless CCTV solution by the Leedswatch Community Safety team. Leeds Community Safety CCTV provides and operates one of the largest CCTV camera networks in the country with a network of over 385 cameras, covering 240 square miles, helping to make Leeds...

O2 Centre fully covered with enhanced security from Avigilon's surveillance system

An Avigilon network video recorder stores up to 31 days of continuous surveillance videoAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that they have installed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to monitor traffic at Greenwich Peninsula, a new district in London surrounding the world-class music, sports, and entertainment complex, The O2. The Avigilon HD Surveillance System has also been installed at indigO2, a 2,350 capaci...

Delta Scientific’s DSC1100 barricade protects people from bomb attacks at US Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan

Delta’s DSC1100 is a unique barricade that uses its mass and structure to stop and destroy the attacking truck Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that Delta barricades at the United State Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, helped retain the attackers. The Delta DSC1000 prevented the bomber’s vehicle from crashing past the pedestrian gates and for...

Mexican Ministry of Public Security selects March Network's mobile video solution for 500-vehicle fleet

March Networks® (TSX:MN), a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced that the Ministry of Public Security for the Federal District of Mexico City has selected the Company's mobile video management software and systems for installation across its fleet of 500 tow trucks.  The solution will help the government authority resolve customer disputes more efficiently and ensure that operational processes are properly followed.The Secretar&iacu...

IndigoVision integrated IP-CCTV solution curbs crime in the suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa

IndigoVision was recommended because of its superior video quality and excellent compression technology IndigoVision’s integrated IP-CCTV solution is helping to dramatically reduce crime in the suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, through an innovative security initiative. CSS Tactical, a company that provides mobile security patrols, is breaking new ground with the delivery of security services in South Africa by integrating CCTV surveillance with its area patrols. I...

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