Surveillance
Guards At Canadian Prisons Videoed Hitting Inmates
TORONTO, Nov. 15 (UPI) — Security cameras at prisons in Ontario and Quebec recorded guards hitting inmates, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported. The CBC, in a report Thursday, said it and Radio Canada had obtained the videos. While the guards whose actions were videotaped have been dismissed and even criminally charged, surveillance cameras are not universal inside Canadian prisons, the CBC said. Howard Sapers, Canada’s federal prison watchdog, also said in a report that the cameras are ineffective about 70 percent of the time because of poor quality, breakdowns and incompatible systems. Inmate advocates say the country needs to install security cameras throughout its prison system and to make sure their recordings are usable. “It’s terrorism. I mean these guys are abusing their authority and they’re terrorizing people who are under their control,” Kevin Egan, a lawyer in Ontario said of the beatings. “The purpose of our prison system is to rehabilitate. And it may be that it’s not just inmates that need to be rehabilitated, but the guards.” Jean-Claude Van Damme performs ‘epic split’ in Volvo ad British couple leaves sassy apology note to burglars $10 million bra unveiled at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Sony launches PlayStation 4; Hundreds in line Brandi Brandt faces drug charges in Australia Lily Allen rejects ‘Hard Out Here’ racism claims Outback comes to West Texas when pet kangaroo gets loose in Midland County Jerry Lawler challenges Andy Kaufman to rematch — if he’s alive London firefighters urge ‘common sense’ after penis freed […]
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IndigoVision Announces 33% Increase Camera Sales And Record First Quarter Results
By IndigoVision NewsDesk on November 15, 2013 indigovision_group_125997 IndigoVision announce record first quarter results, a 33% increase of camera sales and, several major project wins including the overlay system for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. “Market feedback on the IndigoVision cameras has been magnificent,” stated Marcus Kneen, IndigoVision Chief Executive Officer, “Our Enhanced HD cameras consistently win technical shoot-outs by delivering better quality video in even the most challenging lighting conditions and were voted one of the best new security products at the 2013 ASIS trade show in Chicago.” “IndigoVision continues to invest significantly in technology and will shortly announce the launch of a 20 Megapixel camera, the first ultra-high resolution camera that delivers the video quality that the security industry demands. Feedback from initial installations has been extremely positive with the camera outperforming competitors due to stunning picture detail and an unparalleled image speed of 120 Megapixels per second.” IndigoVision also announced major project wins for city surveillance in Malaysia, Sao Paulo International Airport and the third project for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. These project wins continue IndigoVision’s established pedigree for complex security projects and events, with IndigoVision’s technology being deployed for the FIFA World Cup in 2006 and 2010 as well as every Olympic games since 2004. Group revenues for the first quarter were 14% higher than the corresponding period last year. Margins were maintained in line with last year and, as planned, overheads increased following last year’s 30% increase in sales and pre […]
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NEC Establishes ‘Safer Cities’ Strategy For Global Expansion Of Public Safety Business
NEC Establishes ‘Safer Cities’ Strategy for Global Expansion of Public Safety Business NEC Corporation (JCN Newswire) 2013-11-07 Tokyo, Nov 7, 2013 – ( JCN Newswire ) – NEC Corporation has combined its competitive technologies, products, and services to establish “Safer Cities,” a new strategy for global expansion of its public safety business, while launching sales of globally available solutions in seven business domains. Aiming to contribute to the solution of various social challenges, NEC announced a shift of its business focus to Solutions for Society in its 2015 Mid-term Management Plan announced in April this year. NEC will offer advanced social infrastructure utilizing ICT to realize a safe, secure, efficient, and equal society through this management plan. NEC is also promoting its safety business as one of the pillars of the global growth strategy for its Solutions for Society business. To date, NEC has offered a wide range of safety solutions that combine state-of-the-art technologies, such as biometrics, sensors, and big data processing technologies. In addition to these solutions, NEC is currently developing common solution models, to fast track the global expansion of its safety business, while enhancing its overseas system integration capabilities and global customer base. Also, in April this year, NEC established a Global Safety Division (GSD) in Singapore to promote its safety business. Furthermore, in September, it established the NEC Laboratories Singapore (NLS) as the center of its global solutions research in Asia. Through NLS, NEC has formed flexible research collaborations with local research institutions and […]
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Seattle: The Surveillance Camera Man
His favorite targets include the homeless, Asian shop owners, security guards, and cabbies. With an unwavering stare and nerves of steel, he aims his video camera at them, seemingly intent on eliciting anger, confusion, and anything else his unwilling subjects care to muster. Known only as Surveillance Camera Man, this provocateur’s YouTube videos have become viral, controversial hits, most yielding over 100,000 views. He’s uploaded five compilations since October 2012, each following a simple template: SCM, as we’ll call him, walks up to a stranger, usually in a public space, and silently trains his lens on them. When the subjects wonder why they’re being filmed, his response is almost always the same: “Just taking a video.” (SCM’s face is never seen.) Each compilation runs 4 to 6 minutes and contains several clips of SCM annoying people in various locations. The clips appear to be shot with a tiny camera or cell phone, adding to the target’s initial confusion about what’s happening. “It’s not easy to sum up the recipe of a viral video,” says Brad Kim, managing editor of Seattle’s Know Your Meme (part of the Cheezburger family of websites). He cites the “repetition of a single motif, brevity in length, elements of drama and surprise. And with the case of Surveillance Camera Man in particular, voyeurism and timeliness.” With Edward Snowden and the NSA surveillance scandal as a backdrop, SCM’s videos might arguably be making a political/artistic point. In one early reel, he alludes to the ubiquity of […]
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Alan Waxenberg Joins Polaroid Professional Security Solutions As VP Of Sales And Marketing
Published on 14 Nov, 2013 Alan Waxenberg joins Polaroid Professional Security Solutions as vice-president of sales and marketing To create and direct strategic sales, marketing and alliance plans, 30-year security industry veteran Alan Waxenberg has joined PRD International, manufacturer of Polaroid Professional Security Solutions , as vice-president of sales and marketing. “Alan’s wealth of senior-level sales and marketing management experience will help drive our vision of becoming a major international solution provider of professional surveillance solutions to our integrators and customers,” says Allan Markoff, CEO of PRD International. “His passion to excel and personable style are recognised throughout the industry. We’re fortunate to have an individual with his talent and business achievements on our team.” Waxenberg was most recently at SolidWitness, a firm he founded in 2005 that offers a broad range of security and surveillance related consulting services. These services range from review of an existing facility’s system to feasibility/cost projections for renovating or systems upgrades. SolidWitness will continue to provide its services under the direction of the company’s prominent industry consultants. Waxenberg has extensive experience in the areas of video surveillance solutions, video analytics, network security, sales engineering management and sales training/development. He has held management positions at Intergraph Corp , Avid Technologies , Avermedia , Video Insight and Sentry360 . “To elevate the Polaroid brand, we plan to deliver pinnacle surveillance solutions and technologies,” states Waxenberg. “Polaroid’s key messages will highlight quality products, premium integrator support, outstanding technical service and innovative solutions.”
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Proving Your Slip And Fall Injury
Slip and fall accidents occur every day. Often, these mishaps result in serious back, neck or knee injuries that severely impact the daily lives of people who experience them. Florida is an extremely tough state when it comes to proving fault in slip and fall cases. In order to do so, there must be proof that a shopkeeper was aware of the dangerous conditions that caused the accident. First stated in Owens v. Publix Supermarkets, Inc. , and later codified in Florida Statute § 768.0755, Florida requires the injured plaintiff to prove that a foreign transitory substance (i.e., a liquid, banana peel, etc.) was on the floor for a length of time sufficient enough for the shopkeeper to become aware of the condition. What does this mean in terms of a real slip and fall case? What this statute does is effectively shift the burden to the plaintiff to somehow prove how long the substance was on the floor. But, how does one prove this? One way is for the injured party to be able to testify that the substance looked dirty, had shopping cart tracks through it, or that the banana peel was brown. There is actually a case where the court went into great detail using the fact that the banana peel that caused the accident was brown as evidence for their case. The banana peel, they alleged, had to have been on the floor for a sufficient amount of time because it was brown. Had it […]
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Digital Ally Receives Order From Evansville, Indiana Police Department For 150 FirstVU HD Body Cameras
(businesspress24) – LENEXA, KS — (Marketwired) — 11/12/13 — Digital Ally, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGLY), which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial applications, today announced the receipt of its largest single order for the body camera, which was introduced to the market in the third quarter of 2013. The order, from the Evansville, Indiana police department, will be shipped in the current quarter. The Evansville police department evaluated all of the major body cameras on the market during a 60-day testing period before selecting Digital Ally’s FirstVU HD for its officers. Testing included evaluation of product durability, versatility, ease of use, battery life, video and sound quality, upload and download speeds, and the data storage requirements for a typical officer’s daily shift. “We have sold over 350 FirstVU HD units, including the Evansville order, since the new body camera was officially launched in July 2013, and the FirstVU HD is being tested and evaluated against competitive products by over 150 law enforcement agencies,” stated Stanton E. Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Ally, Inc. “These test and evaluation programs are typically one to three months in duration, and based on an analysis of completed test and evaluation programs, our FirstVU HD has emerged as the top-rated system by a clear majority of the agencies performing the evaluations. We have averaged approximately 20 new police agencies initiating test and evaluation programs per week, with active and completed test and evaluation projects representing […]
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TOTUS Outdoor Lighting Based Security Featured At Secured Cities 2013
TOTUS Solutions, the award winning leader in outdoor lighting based security platforms, will be featured during Secured Cities 2013, the premier conference in urban security for municipalities, university and healthcare campuses, and transit organizations. Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 12, 2013 TOTUS Solutions , the award winning leader in outdoor lighting based security platforms, will be featured during Secured Cities 2013, the premier conference in urban security for municipalities, university and healthcare campuses, and transit organizations. “Increased security challenges for outdoor campus applications are a growing concern for schools, universities and healthcare facilities, and public transportation. TOTUS Security Platforms™ are designed for deployment at vehicular and pedestrian entrances and exits, areas of higher traffic activity, emergency communication locations, attendant booths, bus stops and transit stations. Our unique technology extends the presence of security personnel by engaging individuals with audio messages and visual warnings. Optimized lighting, 360-degree IP video surveillance, real-time emergency communications, and quick response are the important steps in enhancing campus and public transit safety.” said Gregory G. Williams, President and CEO, TOTUS Solutions. The TOTUS Security Platforms™ combine optimized LED lighting, complete megapixel IP 360? video surveillance, multi-day media storage and communications in one simple, fully integrated system. These purpose-built security platforms are designed to turn video surveillance from a passive system that must be constantly monitored, to an Active Deterrence™ that takes action on its own. The actions can be any combination of lighting events, sounds, stored video, emails, or other communications means when motion is detected […]
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China Installed More Than 60 Security Cameras On One Street Pole
News Bot Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Paranoid much, China? Cause it sure as hell looks like it when you have more than sixty security cameras strapped onto a single street light. This photograph, taken at an intersection in Shanghai by NetEase , hilariously captures the personal privacy be damned, big brother monster attitude that everyone imagines China to have. It’s perfect, really. Read more… More… News Bot Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Remember that PC streaming feature Mad Catz’ MOJO is supposed to be getting sometime after launch? It might be powered by NVIDIA’s GameStream technology. “We’re talking to NVIDIA and we hope to enable GameStream soon after the launch of the console,” Alex Verrey, Mad Catz’ Global PR Director told … More… There are no threads newer than the previous one. Click the back button in your browser to return to it.
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Hopatcong SC School Security Improvements Underway, Superintendent Says
New video and camera surveillance systems are in place to keep students and staff safe. Hopatcong Borough Schools Administration Building in file photo Hopatcong Borough Schools has undertaken an aggressive review of current operational practices with an eye toward improving building security—and improvements are already underway and ongoing, according to a school district statement. The district’s goal, according to Superintendent of Schools Cynthia Randina, is to ensure greater scrutiny of all visitors, staffers and students entering and exiting Hopatcong school buildings. Several changes to the district’s security system are in place or in progress: Surveillance cameras are being placed in locations not adequately monitored. An access control system is being installed that automatically opens and locks doors on a schedule. It requires the use of access swipe cards by staff members. When a locked door is opened by an unauthorized person, the system registers as an alarm event on surveillance video. Wireless cameras are being planned to monitor the major athletic fields. All main school entrances will be modified to include real-time camera surveillance with intercoms and electronic buzzer entry systems. Randina said security planning will continue to be modified as needed based on suggestions from trained police officers as well as school security personnel.
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Avigilon?s Outperform Rating Reaffirmed At RBC Capital
Avigilon (TSE:AVO) ‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reiterated by RBC Capital in a research note issued on Wednesday, AnalystRatings.NET reports. They currently have a C$23.00 price objective on the stock. RBC Capital’s price target points to a potential upside of 16.28% from the stock’s previous close. Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at National Bank Financial raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$20.00 to C$22.00 in a research note to investors on Friday, September 27th. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at CIBC initiated coverage on shares of Avigilon in a research note to investors on Tuesday, September 17th. They set a “sector outperform” rating and a C$20.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Pi Financial raised their price target on shares of Avigilon from C$14.00 to C$16.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, August 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Avigilon currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of C$19.36. Avigilon ( TSE:AVO ) traded up 0.30% on Wednesday, hitting $19.78. 24,866 shares of the company’s stock traded hands. Avigilon has a 52-week low of $9.03 and a 52-week high of $19.93. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $16.70 and a 200-day moving average of $14.78. The company has a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.62. […]
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AngelTrax Announces VizuCop ? Innovative In-Car Video Surveillance Solutions
Email Print Register Bookmark RSS What’s This Newton, Ala. – October, 2013 – AngelTrax , the rapidly growing, leading supplier of in-vehicle digital video surveillance technology, today announced a new brand – VizuCop , featuring rugged, in-car mobile surveillance solutions engineered exclusively for the law enforcement industry. The first system to be released – VizuCop 360 – features a patented front-facing, dual lens camera that eliminates the need for manual zooming for clear license plate capture, up to eight HD quality video and audio channels, a solid-state 256GB SATA hard drive or a 128GB SD card and a space saving, LCD rearview mirror monitor. “Entering into the police market was the next logical step for AngelTrax,” said Richie Howard, President of AngelTrax. “We’ve been quietly working on our in-car police system for the last five years and are now proud to release it to the market.” The VizuCop 360 system will be released January 1, 2014. Customers can initially choose from two versions of the system – a 256GB solid-state hard drive version or a 128GB SD card version. The VizuCop 360 system will be introduced publicly for the first time at the IACP Expo, October 20, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pa. AngelTrax executives and engineers worked closely with law enforcement agencies across the country to create an officer-friendly in-car system that would withstand the harsh, oftentimes dangerous environment inherent of police work. Designed to complement standard law-enforcement procedures while meeting the specialized needs of officers in the field, the […]
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RF Technologies Releases Enhancements To Help Alert Wireless Panic Button Solution
BROOKFIELD, Wis. , Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — RF Technologies ® , a leading provider of RFID and RTLS safety and security solutions, has released version 2.1 of its Help Alert ® Wireless Staff Duress Solution, which provides priority-based alerts, universal device access through HTML5, and a simple desktop application. Help Alert uses discreet mobile panic buttons, or pendants, as a proactive, cost-effective solution to protect staff, patients, teachers, students and guests. When pressed, pendants broadcast a silent alarm that can be configured to alert security teams, first responders, or local police through a computer or mobile device. “The increased need for safety in places like schools, hospitals and hotels means facilities are looking for a simple, yet multi-functional duress solution. Help Alert is as easy to use as it always has been, now with more features that help get a fast response when it’s needed most,” said Bill Bulzoni , vice president of business development, PinPoint. Multi-mode alarms Instead of having a system that only summons onsite support or calls the police, both types of duress calls can be made from one button on the Help Alert pendant with the multi-mode feature. Pressing the button once will generate a normal alarm. If the button is pressed and held, or pressed multiple times within a short period, a priority alarm is generated. “Many facilities regularly experience safety and security challenges that don’t require external police intervention. But, the option has to be available when it’s needed. The multi-mode feature enables […]
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Is Street Photography Ethical?
Christina Harman In a day and age where there is a threat of images falling into the wrong hands, the issue of street photography is coming under fire from public opinion. Ironically, in a time where everything we do is being increasingly captured on camera anyways – whether by security cameras or at the ATM, public awareness – and opinions on the issue of street photography are also on the rise, and the debate goes on. Street Photography photography by Ian Carroll However some photographers wonder why there is even a debate on the ethics of street photography. Surely ethics aren’t an issue for photojournalists, or something that other photographers have to face. Why are street photographers being singled out and viewed with suspicion? Photography has always come under scrutiny Whether it’s a photographer photographing people in a culture that is superstitious of the camera, or a photojournalist being criticized for photographing the plight of someone – rather than helping – photography of any kind will always involve an ethical dilemma. Photojournalism in and of itself isn’t unethical; however, snapping photos at the scene of an accident can cause the issue of ethics to come into question. In the same way, street photography in and of itself is not an ethical issue. It’s the problems that arise from some of the tactics that are used, the potential conflicting motives that are involved with some cases of photography (should homeless people be photographed for art?), and the public concerns and […]
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Digital Ally Files Suit To Halt Threats Of Alleged Patent Infringement By Utility Associates
LENEXA, KS, Oct 28, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Digital Ally, Inc. /quotes/zigman/11592504 /quotes/nls/dgly DGLY +6.71% , which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial applications, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit to eliminate threats by Utility Associates, Inc. (“Utility”) of alleged patent infringement regarding U.S. Patent No. 6,831,556 (the ‘556 patent). Utility has recently mailed letters to current and prospective purchasers of Digital Ally’s mobile video surveillance systems threatening that the use of such systems purchased from third parties not licensed to the ‘556 patent would create liability for patent infringement. Digital Ally rejects Utility’s assertion and will vigorously defend the right of end-users to purchase such systems from providers other than Utility. On October 25, 2013, Digital Ally filed a Complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, seeking a declaration that Digital Ally’s advanced mobile video surveillance systems do not infringe any claim of the ‘556 patent. In addition, Digital Ally will be taking steps to invalidate the ‘556 patent through appropriate procedures at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. “Digital Ally welcomes fair competition in the marketplace and will vigorously defend its right to compete, as well as the right of current and prospective customers to purchase its products, without facing threats of alleged patent infringement,” stated a Digital Ally spokesperson. “Digital Ally believes that these rights will be vindicated in the aforementioned proceedings.” About Digital Ally, Inc. Digital Ally, […]
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Avigilon Improves Safety At Harbor House With Charitable Donation During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Avigilon Improves Safety at Harbor House with Charitable Donation During Domestic Violence Awareness Month VANCOUVER, Oct. 28, 2013 (Menafn – Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) –High-definition surveillance system allows emergency shelter to protect residents Avigilon , a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, today announced its donation of a full HD surveillance system to Harbor House of Central Florida, an emergency shelter and community organization for women, men, children and pets who are victims of domestic abuse. Harbor House seeks to eliminate domestic violence by providing safety, shelter, counseling, education, advocacy and justice. The Avigilon installation will take place in October coinciding with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time set aside to recognize the strength of survivors through events and community gatherings across the nation. “Given that many of our residents are escaping dangerous situations, we are very grateful to receive this donation from Avigilon,” said Carol Wick, CEO at Harbor House. “The HD surveillance system will vastly improve our security capabilities and increase the feelings of safety and sanctuary at Harbor House. Avigilon’s program is truly making an impact on neighborhoods and organizations in need.” Since the 1970s, Harbor House has been highly regarded as one of the most comprehensive domestic abuse programs in the state of Florida. The organization has five main programs to support its mission including an emergency shelter, children’s services, community outreach, legal advocacy services, and community and professional education. Due to the nature of its programs and the survivors’ need for […]
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Canon Launches Series Of HD IP-Cameras
Canon Europe has added four new full HD resolution network security cameras to its product range: the PTZ Minidome VB-S30D, PT Minidome VB-S31D, Fixed Minidome VB-S800D, and Fixed Box VB-S900F.The new ultra-compact S series has been designed for indoor environments that require sensitive monitoring of specific areas or items, such as the retail, education, commercial and hospitality sectors. System integrators can install the four new full HD cameras as part of an existing or new security set-up. With high-sensitivity CMOS sensors, fast wide-angle lenses and dual DIGIC processors, the S series offers a combination of full HD resolution, detailed image quality, wide angle of view and excellent low-light performance. Rather than just depending on one imaging processor to do everything, the new S series features two processors: Digic DV III and Digic Net II – enabling all capturing, processing, encoding and transmitting to be performed seamlessly. The S series offers low-light performance, even in difficult lighting conditions, offering a true day/night operation. While the processing architecture Digic DV III and Digic Net II remains the same between the new series and Canons 2012 network security cameras, the internal programming has been re-engineered to deliver multiple H.264 and/or MJPEG streams in HD or lower resolutions. In addition to multi-streaming, the cameras can also do simultaneous streaming. The full range supports edge recording on microSD cards up to 64GB and features a new utility that can playback directly from the microSD card without the content being downloaded to a PC first. […]
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PureTech Systems Delivers Geospatial Surveillance System In Spanish
[October 23, 2013] (ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire – 23 October 2013 Release date- 23102013 – PHOENIX, Ariz.-PureTech Systems specializing in geospatial video surveillance software, has announced the release of the latest version of its PureActiv system including a new Spanish language GUI. The new version, recently deployed for an undisclosed maritime border protection location, marks the first deployment of the Spanish version of the company’s map-based command and control. The installation is a coastal deployment and will provide border protection for both landside and water side intrusions. The system also provides for monitoring and response to potential pirating activity. PureTech Systems’ recent installation showcases its new Spanish language user interface. The deployment includes a variety of perimeter detection sensors all integrated within the PureActiv geospatial command and control. ‘The addition of the Spanish language user interface to our product is an important milestone,’ states Kevin Campbell, vice president of sales at PureTech Systems. ‘The need for geospatial video surveillance is worldwide, and this new capability is an added convenience for our Spanish speaking customers.’ This installation includes a variety of sensors, including cctv cameras, long range thermal detection, radars, long range acoustic hailing devices, fence intrusion systems and PureTech Systems’ video analytics, advanced auto camera tracking and geospatial (map-based) command and control. The system achieves the added sophistication of providing detection over both land and water environments. The new Spanish interface is a configurable option in the latest version of the PureActiv command and control […]
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Too Close For Comfort: Portraits Of Strangers Taken Without Their Permission | Fine Art
Story Views Now: Last Hour: Last 24 Hours: Total: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:41 % of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents. (Before It’s News) Sheri_Lynn_Behr_Photography NYC-based photographer Sheri Lynn Behr ’s project NoSafeDistance addresses the idea of photography without permission—a concept practically unavoidable in what Behr calls today’s “post-privacy world and image obsessed society.” Separated only by glass store windows, Behr turns the camera on strangers just long enough to capture the surprise on the other side. Behr crops and enlarges the faces to the point of ambiguity in efforts to challenge our thoughts about anonymity and privacy. We recently asked her more about the project. Sheri_Lynn_Behr_Photography Sheri_Lynn_Behr_Photography What led you to start this project? “I started this project because I became very aware of how much photography is made without the permission of the subject. I’ve never liked being photographed myself, and I had been working on a project in NYC’s Chinatown, where the residents often turned away from my camera. At the same time, I started to notice how many security cameras were taking my picture as well. With NoSafeDistance , I wanted to make people aware that they are photographed without their permission. And since my reaction was to duck when I saw a strange camera pointed at me, I wanted to see what other people would do, in this age of smart phones and surveillance.” Sheri_Lynn_Behr_Photography Sheri_Lynn_Behr_Photography How did you find your subjects? “Just walking down the street, looking in […]
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Shoppers Getting Ripped Off By Tiny, High-Tech Cash Register Spy Device
6 hours ago Police Picture # 2 Crooks who steal credit and debit card numbers have found a devious new way to snag this information. They’re using a small and relatively cheap piece of off-the-shelf technology to compromise computerized store cash registers. We know about this because a band of brazen thieves was caught on security cameras installing these high-tech skimmers on cash registers at the Nordstrom store in Aventura, Fla., two weeks ago. The skimmers are built into standard Ps2 cable connectors that plug into the back of a computer where customers can’t see them. They’re only about an inch long — and look so innocuous that even if employees saw them they might not suspect anything. “It’s a little piece of plastic, usually purple, that fits into the port where your keyboard connects to your computer,” explained security analyst Brian Krebs, who first reported this story on his KrebsOnSecurity blog. “It intercepts any data that is sent on that communication channel, whether it’s keystrokes or somebody swiping a card through a terminal.” Ps2 Keystroke loggers have been available for years. They sell for as little as $40 and are marketed as “professional surveillance products.” Krebs said this is the first time he’s ever heard of them being used to skim card information from a retailer. Nordstrom confirmed that it had found and removed “unauthorized devices on a small number of cash registers” at their Aventura store. “We take this situation seriously and have been working closely […]
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