Author: dtaitano
How To Make Chicago Schools Safe
[Editorial by By Jean Klasovsky] SB2793 is sitting on IL Governor Pat Quinn’s desk. He should sign it. This bill would make suspension and expulsion rates public and require the schools with the highest rates to create a school discipline improvement plan. With one of the highest suspension rates in the nation, one might think […]
Next Generation Of Public Surveillance Technology Already Here
CCTV is everywhere in Britain, but it isn’t as effective as we think. Smile, you’re on camera: the UK is one of the most closely-watched societies in the world. According to Cheshire police, last year there was one CCTV unit for every 11 people in the country and the average person was caught on CCTV […]
AGT International Announces The Launch Of Groundbreaking Smart City Platform
AGT International, a global leader in city solutions, announced CityMIND 6.5, a unique solution that leverages the Internet of Things (IoT) to help cities efficiently manage events and resources across multiple agencies. CityMIND 6.5 is one of the first analytics engines to use data fusion and machine-learning capabilities to correlate, validate, and provide accurate information […]
White Rock Pub Raises Eyebrows With Video Camera In Men?s Washroom
The security camera at the Sandpiper Pub is aimed at the sinks and hand-drying area of the men’s washroom. Bill Lawrence, co-owner of the pub and a White Rock councillor, says the camera housing is in plain view. The ceiling-mounted camera is not aimed at urinals or stalls. A camera in the men’s washroom at […]
More Police Video Surveillance Could Be Coming To Tampa
This is a photo from TASER International showing one of several ways police officers can wear a body camera. It shows the camera affixed to a pair of yellow-lense glasses. Not seen in this photo is a recording device clipped to the front of the officer’s shirt. The city of Tampa, which already has 119 […]
Four Innovations That Could Revolutionize Camera Industry
Good or bad, photography as a medium is closely tied to the technological heritage of our cameras. As a result, technological developments often influence the type of gear we use and the type of photographs we take. With that in mind, here are some areas of innovation that are likely to create even more change […]
Lawsuit Filed To Block Release Of SPU Shooting Surveillance Video
Lawyers representing Seattle Pacific University and as many as 30 students or others connected to the June 5 campus shooting filed a lawsuit asking the judge to block the release of surveillance video of the crime scene captured by the school’s security cameras. The unnamed parties are all either victims or witnesses of the shooting. […]
Modi?s Smart Cities: The Video Surveillance Angle
When Modi announced the idea of creating 100 smart Indian cities, it created waves in the video surveillance and security market. A city has to be safe, after all, to be smart. “There are so many places where the police is not present. Take the recent case of a minister in Delhi who died in […]
Lack Of Positive ID Delivers Not Guilty Verdict For Armed Robberies Suspect
Alexandra Gough-Hollahan, 18, was found not guilty for two attempted armed robberies that took place in St. John’s, Canada, in December 2013 due to a lack of positive identification. She was accused of using a knife while attempting to hold up an Esso service station in St. John’s and then a Marie’s Mini Mart in Paradise later […]
Asustor Launches Surveillance Center 2.1 Beta Program
ASUSTOR Inc., has announced the Surveillance Center 2.1 beta version for all of its NAS devices. In addition to the four (4) free IP-camera channels that it offers, users will be able to expand their total number of channels via purchasable camera licenses. This provides flexibility for users to incrementally expand their surveillance systems. Six […]
FAA Approves First Unmanned Quadrotor Already Used By U.S. Military
The Instant Eye small unmanned aerial system received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be used by an energy company, which will conduct research, development, and training to see if the system is practical for inspecting infrastructure such as pipelines, power lines, and insulators on towers. It is the first unmanned quadrotor to […]
Dahua Awarded For Intelligent Traffic Surveillance At ITS 2014
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China is proud to announce that its 3.0 megapixel intelligent video spot detector (DH-ITC304) was awarded ITS Golden Lion at ITS 2014; in addition, Dahua Technology, the corporate itself continued to win ?China’s Top 30 ITS Brands? and ?China ITS Recommendation […]
Study: Cops Like License Plate Scanners, Privacy Advocates Do Not
Here are some civil-liberty questions worth debating: assuming you’re an ordinary everyday person going about your life without harming others —an assumption which holds true for the overwhelming majority of people— do you have any privacy rights when you’re outside your own home? Do police have the right to track you, and keep a permanent […]
Denmark To Implement A Nationwide ANPR/LPR System
The Danish police is planning to implement a nationwide automatic number plate recognition (ANPR/LPR) system over the next couple of years. The Danish newspaper Berlingske obtained the project description for the IT system through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and reported about the ANPR plans. The ANPR system will consist of mobile units […]
WebRTC Server To Broadcast IP-Camera Video Streams
IP-cameras are standalone surveillance devices that do not require being connected to a computer. Such cameras have an IP address that a client can use to connect to that camera via a RTSP protocol and obtain video streaming data. And while this is usually enough for the purpose of video surveillance and monitoring, broadcasting a […]
UNC Researchers Test Face Recognition Software That Artificially Ages Face
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington have been using biometric technology to facilitate the process of artificially aging and de-aging the human face, which could greatly improve law enforcement practices. The Fayetteville Observer reports that the work of Dr. Karl Ricanek and his team of professors and students is sponsored by the […]
Everyone Entering Australia To Have Biometric Data Scanned
A $700 million update to Australia’s border management system will mean that everyone entering the country will have their data scanned and matched against a biometrics database. The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service will soon deploy a new border clearance system that supports biometric eGates. They will also begin a tender (bid) process for […]
Milestone Systems Launchs New Milestone Husky Series Models
Milestone Systems launched their new Milestone Husky Series at IFSEC International 2014, introducing a new range of high-performance network video recorders pre-installed with their award-winning video management software. In this video Thomas Lausten, Vice President – Sales, Milestone Systems EMEA, explains how the new Husky range offers simple, turnkey solutions that can also be connected […]
Border Security: Why Obama’s $2B Border Crackdown Could Have High Political Costs
This, it is safe to say, is not what President Obama had in mind when it came to election year politics about immigration. On Monday, Mr. Obama will ask Congress for $2 billion to help his administration speed deportations of the tens of thousands of families and unaccompanied minors from Central America now flooding across […]
VIVOTEK Surveillance Solution Protects Landis Taipei Hotel Guests
Located in the busy central business and finance district in Taipei City, Taiwan, the Landis Taipei Hotel is immensely popular among domestic and foreign travelers. This luxurious 5-star hotel features a French Art Deco ambiance, earth tone colors, and extravagant vintage decorations in each guest room to create a warm and cozy atmosphere for its […]