The Importance Of Video Surveillance
Video surveillance is key in combating shrink, liability, and loss in the retail world. But is all video created equal? What about video of periods when it seems as if nothing is happening? While first impressions might be that video without motion isn’t worthwhile, the fact is that both motion and nonmotion video bring value in reducing risk.
From Integrated Solutions for Retailers, May 31, 2009
Bill to overhaul state schools goes to the governor
The Texas Senate on Friday gave final approval to improving security and oversight of the state’s large institutions for the mentally disabled, which have been hit with allegations of widespread abuse and neglect.
If the bill is signed into law, the state will install video surveillance cameras in common areas and give new powers to the state office of inspector general to help local prosecutors pursue cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
From Star Telegram, May 30, 2009
ADT to provide access control and video for major airport in India
Tyco systems integration firm ADT Security has landed the contract for security services at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The company will be providing access control and video surveillance systems for the 500,000-square-meters terminal, which is expected to open in the spring of 2010. The airport is said to see 60 million passengers per year.
From Security InfoWatch, May 29, 2009
Despite impending shutdown, Gitmo to receive new security systems
Even though President Obama has ordered the terrorist prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to be closed in less than a year, the U.S. naval station's contracting office is planning the installation of an improved access control system - including additional surveillance cameras -- at Camp Six, a maximum security detention facility at Guantanamo, and two other facilities which appear to be called "Camp Six Lite" and "Ultra Lite."
From Government Security News, May 27, 2009
McAllen, TX: City-wide cameras getting closer
The city is one step closer to installing city-wide video surveillance cameras.
This week, the city commission approved a $335,000 contract with a San Antonio company tasked with building a wireless Internet network that will provide the backbone to the surveillance program.
From The Monitor, May 27, 2009
TSA envisions exit control systems at hundreds of U.S. airports
In an effort to prevent unscreened people from gaining access to a secure area in an airport by entering through an exit doorway, TSA is planning a pilot program in which it will test "Exit Lane Breach Control" technologies installed on two lanes each at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
From Government Security News, May 26, 2009
New York City Wireless Network Goes Live Citywide
New York City first responders have high-speed wireless connectivity anywhere across the city's more than 300 square miles, thanks to the newly deployed New York City Wireless Network (NYCWiN). The price tag was $500 million, paid to vendor Northrop Grumman to build the network, then operate and maintain it over the next five years.
From Government Technology News, May 26, 2009
Vancouver braces for Olympic traffic nightmare with interactive Web tool
Launched in November 2007, i-Move.ca is like a Google Map on steroids of Vancouver and its surrounding area. Information on all possible transit modes around the city – air, land or sea – is represented on the map in real time.
From itbusiness.ca, May 25, 2009
$5 million for a smart-transit project on the Pensacola Bay Bridge
Several proposals in the state of Florida await the green light by Governor Crist. Among those, a major implementation of video surveillance for the Pensacola Bay Bridge.
From Pensacola News Journal, May 25, 2009
Federal Way expects camera net to cut crime
Federal Way police are watching the city with 27 remotely controlled cameras to monitor trouble spots, catch crimes in action and record evidence to convict criminals.
From The News Tribune, May 24, 2009
