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Venice FL Installing 13 Crime-Fighting Cameras
VENICE – In an effort to deter vandalism and other crimes, the city is installing 13 cameras at some of its most frequented public places. Six security cameras now look over the bathrooms at Centennial Park downtown, while four others have been added to South Jetty Park. Three more are coming to the Venice Fishing Pier. John Veneziano, director of Venice Public Works, said the cameras were installed as a deterrent — not to spy on citizens. “Who has the time to monitor all that footage?” Veneziano said. “We’re working to make people understand that they can’t just destroy things without consequence.” Veneziano said the city spent $50,000 remodeling the park’s bathrooms after a string of vandalism this fall in which a wall was covered by graffiti, a urinal was ripped from another wall and fixtures, including a paper towel dispenser, were stolen. Centennial Park is not the only prominent public space damaged recently by vandals. Railings at the the Fishing Pier were destroyed. Piles of fish guts have been left on the wooden walkway for morning joggers to step in. Compare those expenses, Veneziano says, to the $1,500 the city spent to put security cameras in all three parks. Not everyone thinks the cameras are a good idea. Greater security means more intrusion by the government, warns Andrea Mogensen, vice president of the Sarasota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Mogenson said multiple cameras allow law enforcement or others to follow a person’s movements without a warrant […]
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Bank Robber Apprehended Using Fixed License Plate Recognition Cameras From Vigilant Solutions
LIVERMORE, Calif., Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Vigilant Solutions announces today that its fixed license plate recognition (LPR) cameras were credited in the apprehension of a man wanted for a recent bank robbery in Great Neck, New York. Commissioner John “Jack” Miller explains, “A Chase bank branch in Great Neck was robbed on September 27th, and a woman witnessing the robbery provided information on the subject involved. Using video surveillance from nearby businesses, we were able to locate a vehicle and subject matching the woman’s description. This information coupled with our Village Camera system yielded a license plate number. The license plate number was then entered into our license plate recognition system to provide notification to the department when the vehicle was seen by one of our fixed LPR cameras, provided by Vigilant Solutions. We implemented our LPR program almost five (5) years ago, and it will soon consist of around fifty (50) fixed cameras, along with several mobile systems.” “Roughly one week later,” continues Commissioner Miller, “the vehicle passed one of the fixed LPR cameras, generating an alert that the suspect vehicle had entered the village. We notified other area police departments on the peninsula who helped to locate the vehicle. Within about 45 minutes we had the suspect in custody, and he was charged with first degree robbery and first degree use of a criminal firearm.” Commissioner Miller concludes, “The system will soon cover all entrances to our village. While it is typically used to […]
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Store Owner Accuses Police Of Profiling Customers, Employees
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (WSVN) — An internal investigation is underway after a South Florida business owner is accusing police officers of acting above the law. Ali Saleh, owner of 207 Quickstop, located on Northwest 207th Street in Miami Gardens, is accusing Miami Gardens Police of allegedly taking his patrons and employees into custody without valid reason. “My customers started calling me before they come here, ‘Can we go to the store? Is police up front?'” said Saleah. Saleh has installed several security cameras around his store but not to watch out for crooks. He said he mainly put them up to catch police officers in action. Surveillance video captured an employee at the store being taken into custody by police. That employee, according to records, has been arrested dozens of times for trespassing. According to Saleh, one of his customers who was drinking outside his store was told by police to get rid of the open container. The man followed police’s orders. The customer then wanted to enter the store, but officers told the man he could not. The man was arrested before he was thrown to the ground. Saleh said the man was not trespassing at his store. He feels the arrests by police are unjustified and is filing a civil rights lawsuit against the Miami Gardens Police Department. “Make me feel abused. I believe and live in America, and America has a Constitution, and it has to be to protect the citizens,” said Saleh. City officials said […]
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China’s Big Drone Push
The state-run China Daily says this is a big deal , declaring that China has “again narrowed the air-power disparity between itself and Western nations.” Others are skeptical. Chinese military bloggers note that, based on the photos, the huge engine compromises its stealth , possibly because the Chinese Air Force has struggled to develop its own engines . Some suspect that the Lijian is a reverse-engineered version of Russia’s Mikoyan Skat drone, equipped with a Russian-made turbofan engine . Gerry Doyle at Sinosphere concludes that “the stealth features that would make a drone like this a potential balance-shifter remain unproven in this design .” More From Quartz But though it might not be a game-changer, the Lijian is another landmark in China’s development of drone technology—part of a larger military buildup that the Pentagon worries could prove “ potentially destabilizing ” in the Pacific, as The New York Times reported last year. How might the Lijian “destabilize” things in the Pacific? Du Wenlong, a military expert, told Chinese reporters that the Lijian’s combat radius is sufficient to patrol the disputed waters around the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands, which both China and Japan claim. It can also provide high-resolution video of activity in the disputed territory, a former People’s Liberation Army major general told T he South China Morning Post . Used for video surveillance, the Lijian would escalate tension over the islands, as Rory Medcalf, a security expert at Sydney’s Lowey Institute, says. “So, the Chinese have kind of put Japan […]
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Davis County Utah Upgrades Security Cameras
FARMINGTON — With high-definition security surveillance cameras, it is going to be much easier for Davis County to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Although county officials assure they will not be using the upgraded surveillance equipment to spy on others, but rather, to protect county properties from acts of vandalism and to prevent fraudulent claims being made against the county. The Davis County Commission this week approved a series of new contracts with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions in making certain county properties are protected with the best camera equipment available when it comes to surveillance. The contracts, marked confidential to avoid disclosing the exact placement of the cameras, totaled $38,000 in labor, installation and equipment, for four locations, County Director of Information Services Mark Langston said. The cameras will be installed at the Legacy Events Center in west Farmington, the County Memorial Courthouse in downtown Farmington, and at the two county-owned and operated golf courses, Davis Park in Kaysville and Valley View in Layton. “It’s not to spy,” Langston said. But the footage taken will serve as police evidence in the event a crime against the county does occur, he said. The Layton course this summer was the site of two acts of vandalism resulting in more than $10,000 in damage to the green of the nationally recognized 18-hole public course. “We’re just upgrading,” Langston said of the county now in the process of replacing its old analog cameras with new digital cameras. “It is like […]
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NYPD Wants Stores To Turn Security Cameras Toward Streets
Kevin Samson Activist Post New York City has become the epicenter of a massive apparatus of citizen surveillance, harassment, and control. It’s a place rife with biometrics, a city-wide camera system supplying real-time data to law enforcement, and a militarized physical presence that has turned the city into an armed encampment. New York, in fact, is the testing ground for the implementation of military-level counterterrorism operations on American soil. According to a 60 Minutes interview with Commissioner Ray Kelly , he commands a force larger than the FBI, consisting of 35,000 uniformed officers and 15,000 civilian employees. New York’s surveillance city – aka Ring of Steel – has no rival in the realm of Big Brother worship. But so far this is mostly confined to the center. However, in outlying districts, the surveillance society is yet to be imposed full force. The NYPD is now asking for businesses to cooperate in helping to make that happen. Citing a rise in violent crime in the 32nd Precint, Harlem, Commander Rodney Harrison is proposing a cooperation with local businesses dubbed “Grid Search.” The (disarmed) residents seem to be all for it: Many nearby residents said it was a splendid idea. “You’ve got a lot of these gang members out here attacking people for no reason,” said one neighbor, Dwayne. “They need to just put a lot of cameras up in storefronts to lower the crime rate.” However, the (also disarmed) business owners aren’t embracing the idea as enthusiastically: But some business […]
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CaughtOnCamera: Mystery Driver’s Reverse Into Two Vehicles In Car Park
We’ve all been there – having to very carefully edge out of a busy car park without bumping into any other vehicles. Sadly for this motorist, they got their reverse manoeuvre completely wrong by losing control and smashing into two parked cars. The dozy driver tentatively edges out of a parking space, before unexpectedly stamping on the accelerator and shooting backwards while turning 180 degrees. The silver hatchback smashes into the back of two cars, sending one hurtling forwards, as it spins into a corner. The errant vehicle may even have smashed into a third car off camera before coming to a stop. Security cameras captured the drama at Olton railway station near Solihull, West Mids, on Friday, September 27. Amazingly, the driver sits at a standstill after the smash for around a minute, before slowly driving out of the car park as if nothing happened. [Britain’s distracted drivers: Motorists caught on camera putting make-up on, writing on pads and even brushing their TEETH] Investigating officer Pc Ali Jama, said: ‘We are now two months on from this incident taking place shortly after 1.20pm on Friday, 27 September. ‘Despite extensive inquiries, officers have yet to trace the driver of the silver Ford Escort which collided with three parked cars before the driver left the scene. The driver’s manoeuvre begins to go wrong as the veer towards parked cars. (SWNS) The driver’s manoeuvre begins to go wrong as the veer towards parked cars. (SWNS) The careless motorist shunts a parked […]
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CaughtOnCamera: Man Sues Washington Metro After Planting Banana Peel
U.S Maurice Owens sued the D.C. transit authority for $15,000 after he claimed he slipped and fell on a banana peel in an elevator in the Potomac Ave. station. But new footage reveals that Owens is the one who put the peel on the floor in the first place and he’s now been charged with second-degree fraud. By Lee Moran / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 9:03 AM Maurice Owens alleged he slipped and fell on a banana peel inside a Washington Metro station in early August. Security video captured Owens staring into the camera — and no noticeable banana peel on the elevator’s floor. Throughout the security clip, Owens reaches into his pocket repeatedly. It is believed he purposely dropped it and faked his fall. Owens’ lawsuit against the Washington Metro was tossed out and he was charged with second-degree fraud for planting the banana peel and pretending to slip on it. Post a Comment » Daily News Readers alert Going forward, the Daily News will require new users to register to the site using full names in order to comment on stories. If you have an existing Daily News account and you registered with only a screen name, that name will still be valid. If you are an existing user and you registered using both a screen name and your full name, your full name will appear on comments posted after October 21, 2013. We are always seeking new ways to improve your experience […]
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Avigilon (AVO) DowngradedBy RBC Capital To Sector Perform
Share on StockTwits Avigilon (TSE:AVO) was downgraded by investment analysts at RBC Capital from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Analyst Ratings Network reports. They currently have a C$31.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of C$28.00. RBC Capital’s price objective points to a potential upside of 0.03% from the company’s current price. Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$27.00 to C$36.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at TD Securities initiated coverage on shares of Avigilon in a research note to investors on Wednesday, November 20th. They set a “buy” rating and a C$39.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at CIBC raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$20.00 to C$32.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, November 7th. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the stock. Avigilon presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of C$27.61. Shares of Avigilon ( TSE:AVO ) traded down 0.84% on Wednesday, hitting $30.73. The stock had a trading volume of 201,295 shares. Avigilon has a 1-year low of $10.75 and a 1-year […]
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Increasing Overall Security: Bosch Supplies Surveillance Solutions To Metro S?oPaulo
Increasing overall security: Bosch supplies state-of-the-art video surveillance solutions to Metro SãoPaulo Metro São Paulo, consisting of five different lines, 55 stations and extending to over 60 kilometers of rail networks, was looking for a sophisticated electronic monitoring solution to increase the security of its passengers -in a city where violence rates are very high. In order to assure higher security levels, Metro SP decided to increase the number of cameras installed in a widely spread network of locations.In addition the customer wanted to introduce digital video recording technology which they had not been using before. In locations were human security is critical, Bosch solutions are the first choice for customers. Bosch monitoring solutions set new standards in performance, quality and state-of-the-art technology. Metro São Paulo’s new monitoring system is equipped with a Bosch CCTV system including 138 cameras, whereof 121 are fixed and 17 are dome cameras. They are managed by ten DiBOS Digital Video Recorders and a BIS Video Engine . Built-in scripting and application programmer’s interface (APIs) allow easy enhancement with the existing monitoring system. The highly efficient video management system is monitored via the Security Control Center of the subway, which now serves as a model for transport monitoring in the region. The Control Center monitors almost 200 cameras, using a ring gigabyte network. Two control posts are constantly monitoring the five metro lines via six monitors and two plasma screens. Using state of the art digital recording and communication technology, Metro staff can now […]
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SALTO integrates with Milestone XProtect
Northern Ireland-based Ambar Systems, a SALTO Certificated Partner, has developed a plug-in integration that combines SALTO Systems access control with XProtect software. It is estimated that more than 10 million people rely on SALTO each day to provide access control over who is able to access what, where and when. Ambar’s plug-in integrates SALTO Systems directly into XProtect Smart Client, enabling users to control access and monitor video surveillance from a single interface. Integrating the two systems eliminates the need to run two separate applications and enables the user to open doors while simultaneously viewing video footage of the doors. The SALTO plug-in captures critical events from the SALTO software and registers them as alarms in XProtect Smart Client. These alarms are automatically linked to relevant video footage from corresponding cameras. Other key features include: Users can seamlessly control cameras in their surveillance system, such as starting/stopping recording, changing video frame rate and moving cameras to focus on a door Monitoring events are issued by the Salto system and automatically registered as alerts within the alarm manager in XProtect Smart Client. Full details of the event, card holder, location and time are captured along with the video footage to provide a complete package of surveillance information Allows users to open doors remotely from the XProtect Smart Client.
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Longview Texas Hospital Security Procedures Reviewed After Stabbing Incident
LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) – The president of Good Shepherd Health Systems says as soon as the stabbing happened Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview went on lock down. Hospital officials would not say if any extra security was put in place after the stabbing. “During the normal business hours the general public would have access. After hours, we lock down but that’s strictly after hours,” says Kenny Jerniga, director of security at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. The president of the hospital says their security guards are not armed but did respond to the stabbing as soon as it happened. One witness says the hospital staff could not have done a better job. “They literally swooped in and got everybody moved into an office. They got some of the folks into a bathroom, they were locking the doors, bracing the doors, just standing there waiting,” says Chad Jackson, who was in the hospital with his family when the stabbing happened. “I just can’t say enough good things about the way they handled everything,” says Jana Jackson, who also saw the stabbing. Hospital officials hope the entire crime was caught on camera. “We are in the process of reviewing all of the video surveillance that we have available. It will be turned over to the Longview Police Department for their investigation,” Jerniga says. All of Tuesday and Wednesday’s surgeries are being rescheduled. The Jacksons say they don’t have to think twice, they will definitely be back. “It was not their […]
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Universal Protection Security Systems Acquires THRIVE Intelligence
Universal Protection Security Systems. (PRNewsFoto/Universal Protection Security Systems) SANTA ANA, Calif. , Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Protection Security Systems, a division of Universal Services of America and one of the largest providers of security services and systems in the U.S., is excited to announce that they have acquired THRIVE Intelligence. Using an unprecedented combination of analytics, technologies and real-time monitoring, THRIVE Intelligence operates a centralized command and fusion center out of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130717/LA49292LOGO ) “The acquisition of THRIVE Intelligence is part of our overall strategy to provide our clients with a “total security” solutions approach where we deliver more services and value to our clients than any other security provider is capable of,” said Steve Jones , CEO of Universal Services of America. “We are excited to be able to roll out this service offering to all of our clients across the U.S. and to lead the way in how security services operate in the future.” The acquisition of THRIVE Intelligence will allow Universal Protection Security Systems the ability to expand their national command center and provide the most advanced proactive security surveillance solutions available. “The addition of THRIVE Intelligence to the Universal portfolio provides a key strategic end-to-end technology solution that delivers cutting edge-based video camera analytics and monitoring services,” said Ty Richmond , Security Systems & Technology and National Accounts President of Universal Services of America. “This capability is key to our new risk mitigation monitoring and response service, and will bring […]
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CaughtOnCamera: Tornado Hits Indiana Middle School
Video shows destruction. Cafeteria hit, ceilings collapse into the halls, gymnasium destroyed LAFAYETTE (WTHR NBC13) Security video of a tornado striking a Lafayette middle school has the school district doing its homework on how best to keep kids safe. No decision has been made on demolishing or refurbishing Southwestern Middle School, which was hit by one of dozens of tornadoes to hit Indiana November 17. “This is the first impact and it hits the west wall and then the south wall,” said Principal Karen Smith. The video as the tornado impacted Southwestern Middle School is harrowing. School security cameras captured the scene. “When you see light, that means the west wall is already gone. That is the light from the outside coming in,” said Smokey Anderson, head of emergency management for Tippecanoe County. The tornado hit on a Sunday when there were no students at the school. You can imagine a much worse outcome had kids been in these halls or in the cafeteria. Watch- 13 WTHR Indianapolis
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Port Arthur, Sabine-Neches Waterway Improve Video Security
Port Arthur featured With high-level national security implications, live-camera views and the ability to quickly check recorded video is essential to the port’s operational standards for efficiency. As the fourth largest port in the U.S., Port Arthur in Texas’ Jefferson County is the number-one crude oil destination for foreign tankers, as well as the number-one commercial and military out-load port. Hundreds of vessels are processed through the channel each day, making their way from other domestic ports and from all over the globe into the Gulf of Mexico and up the Sabine-Neches Waterway. With oil refineries and other critical infrastructure lining the 55 miles of river bank through Jefferson County, the sheriff’s department required a sophisticated security surveillance system to monitor waterway traffic and incidents. Deputies needed to ensure the safety of those working and traveling through the port, and to keep commercial and military traffic flowing. A vast waterway traffic-monitoring network has been deployed at Sabine-Neches to ensure all vessels can safely navigate the waters. The new surveillance system also monitors the many petroleum refineries that line the channel. Backed by a Verizon Wireless 4G connection, the county cameras alongside the waterway are networked through the use of Milestone XProtect Enterprise surveillance software. “Milestone’s open platform IP software integrates with all of the cameras seamlessly” said Mark Nolan of Knight Security Systems, the designer and integrator of the Sabine-Neches Waterway monitoring and surveillance project. “Milestone XProtect provides the sheriff’s department with more high-definition screen images […]
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Synology Announces Official Release Of Surveillance Station 6.1
(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire – 28 November 2013 Release date- 27112013 – Taipei, Taiwan- Synology Inc. today announced the official release of Surveillance Station 6.1, the latest version of their surveillance package. ‘Surveillance Station 6.1 is a significant release, which improves performance and efficiency in operation, while paving the way to a more frequent and flexible camera support,’ said Vic Hsu, CEO of Synology Inc. Surveillance Station 6.1 offers: Optimum live-view experience: Designed to replace Java, Surveillance Web Plugin on Windows now supports Internet Explorer in addition to Chrome and Firefox, providing an up to 5 times boost to the loading performance, while enabling users to simultaneously watch up to 49 live channels in full HD quality. Multiple live-view windows are now applicable, granting users the freedom to apply different layouts in various screens. Easy, intuitive navigation: On-screen operations, including PTZ for up to 32 directions, absolute position, focus, and iris-adjustment, are available. E-map management is reinforced with camera preview. Auto daylight saving mode is now supported in Timeline. Flexible camera configurations: Users can balance the streaming performance and area of interest via the option of field of view (FOV), and have better control over the bandwidth with different bitrate settings. Multiple code engines are supported, allowing live view and recording streams being set in different performance profiles. RTSP/RTP Tunneling Protocol enables users to choose among four protocols (Auto, UDP, TCP and HTTP) to determine how to connect to the camera. Efficiency in deployment and […]
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QNAP Security Launches Cost-Efficient VS-2100L Series VioStor NVR
Video: 2011 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti replacement spied Car review and news Review of news on the market of cars becomes more incredible every month. Here is a short description of greatest series production cars of last time. The first member of rate is Astrum Meera is a new concept proposal conceived. Design of car possesses several features that tap into the role of safety, sustainability and practicality. The exhaust of the car has built-in sensors whose purpose is to track the level of CO2 emissions, alerting the driver when they exceed the normal limit. The wheel rims work through magnetic levitation, like train wheels, making the car lighter and faster. The car’s side mirrors retract within its body when parked, and they roll out as soon as the engine starts. They each have a build-in camera system, allowing driver to clearly see outside from inside the vehicle with ease. New concept sport car from German car producer E-Wolf. E-Wolf unveils an EV supercar that’s so sporty. With a top speed of 155 miles per hour and a 0-60 acceleration that clocks in under four seconds, it has the performance to match its Italian playboy good looks, and its all-wheel drive, where each wheel is powered by an independent electric motor, should be able to keep all 2,000 pounds of it on the road. The Ford F650 is a super truck, appeared in 2000. The F650 is designed as a heavy hauler and is often used for towing or as […]
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Phybridge To Partner With IP-Camera And Surveillance Provide CCTV-to-IP Switch Innovation
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO (PRWEB) November 27, 2013 There are tens of millions of analog cameras globally that need to be upgraded to IP Cameras and the Phybridge family of switches makes the migration quick, easy, low cost and risk free. The Phybridge IP Camera enabling switches are designed to transform the existing coax infrastructure into an IP path with power with 2,000 ft reach. These switches are based on Phybridge’s proven PoLRE (Power over Long Reach Ethernet) technology. These switches eliminate all the barriers and complexities associated with IP Camera migration and provide the ideal platform for businesses looking to make the move to IP. The EC (Ethernet over Coax) and CLEER (Coax Leveraged Ethernet Extended Reach) switch families are specifically designed for IP enabling the coax infrastructure with many options to suit all customers. “Robustness and ease of use are at the core of everything we design here,” said Oliver Emmanuel, President and Founder of Phybridge Inc. “In order to create robust technology that is simple to configure, deploy and manage, we had to overcome complex technological challenges while integrating many networking innovations into our products.” SWITCH FEATURES “We believe the best strategy for us is to partner with existing providers that have an existing customer base wanting to migrate to IP Cameras,” said John Croce, CEO at Phybridge. “Concept units will be available in December 2013 and we are looking to announce our partnerships early in the New Year.” Please contact John Croce at john(dot)croce(at)phybridge(dot)com or call (888) […]
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Canon To Grow Security Camera Business In Saudi Arabia
VB S30 (Custom) By Canon NewsDesk on November 25, 2013 Canon Middle East will be showcasing the latest range of compact S series IP cameras at IFSEC & OSH Arabia in Riyadh with the aim of continuing to grow its security camera business in the Kingdom. The leading security, safety and fire exhibition in the Kingdom, which runs over three days, brings together security and safety purchasers and suppliers from across the world. Canon will be exhibiting a selection of security cameras tailored to monitor sensitive indoor environments, including the PTZ Minidome VB-S30D, PT Minidome VB-S31D, Fixed Minidome VB-S800D and Fixed Box VB-S900F. The full HD IP cameras are set to be on display at the exhibition, which will showcase Canon’s range of security cameras highlighting the camera’s low-light shooting, smart shade control and wide angle view. Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East said, “IP Cameras have become increasingly popular in the Kingdom, due to the security sector rapidly growing in the country. We see a huge demand for IP cameras in the region and by being so strong in the imaging business, expanding our surveillance camera market will prove to become a successful venture for us.” “IFSEC is a key date in the kingdom’s security calendar. Canon’s participation at the show will provide a great opportunity to show the market what makes Canon’s security surveillance portfolio stand out from the competition. Namely: industry leading image quality, highest available technical specification and a number of features that add value […]
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Small-Town Big Brother: Bunnell FL Eying Slew Of Spy Cameras In City?s South Side
FlaglerLive | February 8, 2011 magritte-false-mirror Magritte’s ‘False Mirror’ (1928) Bunnell city commissioners favor installing eight surveillance cameras at various locations in the city’s south and overwhelmingly black side. One camera would be reserved for the area around the First United Methodist Church and Bank of America downtown, where the homeless gather when the cold-weather shelter there is open. Commissioners are looking at surveillance cameras as a crime deterrent in drug-ridden zones, and as a way to expand the reach of the city police department, which is short-staffed: police officers would be able to conduct surveillance and zoom in and out on license plates, people’s faces or activity in streets or possibly through windows from their laptops, their desks or, conceivably—if they have the proper sign-ons—any computer. The cameras would be equipped with 220x zoom capability. “We have the whole south side, the whole infested area, under surveillance with these eight cameras,” Bunnell Police Chief Arthur Jones said. Four of five Bunnell city commission members conceptually approved of video surveillance in a meeting Monday evening. (They didn’t vote: it was a workshop where voting is not allowed.) They didn’t question whether the system should be in place, but how, and to what extent, it should be installed, considering the costs. Commissioner Elbert Tucker ridiculed the notion that drug dealers wouldn’t quickly adapt, and move out of sight of the cameras without leaving the area to do their business, since the cameras don’t by any means blanket the whole south […]
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