Law Enforcement
SecureBI and the American Crime Prevention Institute Partner to Deliver Online Crime Prevention Training and Certification
SecureBI and the American Crime Prevention Institute (ACPI) have established a partnership to bring online crime prevention training and certification courses to law enforcement agencies and security professionals across the country. ACPI has pioneered the development and delivery of in-person crime prevention training and certification programs for law enforcement since 1998. With the new online educational offerings, ACPI can provide efficient delivery of content.
Flock Safety Launches Ethically-Designed Local and National Network of Automated License Plate Readers
Flock Safety launched TALON, the industry’s first ethically-designed local and national network of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). TALON allows law enforcement to opt-in to sharing their Flock Safety ALPRs with other law enforcement agencies in their state or agencies in over 700 cities nationwide, providing near real-time information sharing across jurisdictions. TALON is available at zero additional cost to Flock Safety customers.
PureTech Systems Delivering on Orders of its PureActiv Software providing Rapidly Deployable Advanced Surveillance Technology to U.S. Border Patrol
PureTech Systems has announced receiving orders for its PureActiv software for over 135 Mobile Video Surveillance Systems (MVSS) vehicles being delivered to the Department of Homeland Security for use along the U.S. border. Delivery on the award began in 2020 and will conclude in the spring of 2021. The MVSS platform utilizes PureTech Systems’ PureActiv software as its central command and control, providing AI enhanced video detection and classification, user interface display, and sensor collaboration logic.
PlateSmart ALPR Helps Authorities Stop Domestic Terrorist
Terrorism, both domestic and international, has become the bane of modern life in the United States. Just last month, the think tank Center for Strategic & International Studies issued a brief saying that terrorism would become worse in the U.S. in the coming year. This past February, the New York Times reported that the threat of domestic terrorism has outpaced that of Islamic extremism. As such, it is a mistake to underestimate the dangers posed by homegrown terrorists.
ZeroEyes Partners with RapidSOS to Immediately Inform 911 When Weapons Are Detected
ZeroEyes announced partnership with RapidSOS to send threat detection and surveillance data directly to 911. Built in partnership with public safety, RapidSOS’s emergency response data platform securely and automatically links life-saving data from connected devices directly to over 4,700 emergency communications centers nationwide. ZeroEyes’ software integrates with an organization’s existing camera systems and video analytics to detect weapons in real time.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to Deploy Iris ID Technology
Iris ID will provide its biometric recognition technology to the County of Los Angeles to make its prisoner release process safer, more accurate and efficient. Iris ID’s OU7S-AK camera module will be part of 163 Livescan stations in 114 law enforcement locations throughout the county. The new criminal booking solution will bring iris-based identity authentication capabilities to a system that previously relied on fingerprints and photos to enroll and identify individuals arrested.
Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America Offers IDguard Automated Identity Redaction Solution
The Public Safety Solutions Group announces the immediate availability of IDguard, an identity redaction solution from Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America that reduces up to 90% of the manual effort associated with editing video files of sensitive content. With the growing volume of video from body-worn, in-car cameras, and other sources, agencies have been forced to allocate more and more personnel time to editing video.
Safe Zone to Host Live Fire Demonstrations During ISC West 2020 Tradeshow
Following on the announcement that its next-generation Safe Zone Gunfire Detection System is now available for immediate nationwide delivery, Safe Zone today announced it will conduct live-fire demonstrations of the gunfire detection system at ISC West 2020. According to Safe Zone President Mike Anderson, the demonstrations will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2019, at The Range702. Dealers can schedule a demonstration time through their local Safe Zone sales representative.
Global Launch of Milestone XProtect VMS with SelectaDNA Forensic Criminal Tagging System
XProtect VMS integration with the SelectaDNA forensic Criminal Tagging System will enhance crime-fighting outcomes of video surveillance systems. The unique, cutting-edge integration combines the functionality of verifiable video date/time stamps and video footage with forensic tagging technology to enhance criminal investigations and ultimately significantly reduce crime – with a focus on burglary, robbery, theft and unauthorized access.
National Law Enforcement Museum Celebrates Law Enforcement History with Boon Edam Revolving Doors
The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. offers citizens and law enforcement professionals a place to share in the vibrant story of American law enforcement. The museum, which opened in October 2018, is located in Judiciary Square, across from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, and just blocks from the National Mall and numerous DC landmarks. It tells the story of American law enforcement by providing visitors with a “walk in the shoes” experience.
Dahua Mobile Solution Equips Police Cars for Effective Patrolling
As one of the most important provinces of Argentina, Buenos Aires Province has been seeking to improve work efficiency and emergency response speed of its police force. However, the local police were always lacking evidence when performing legal actions towards violence, traffic accidents, and other social incidents. This created temporary loopholes in law enforcement that criminals and erring people took advantage of in order to escape legal sanctions.
First Forensic Security System Installed in Florida
CSI Protect announced that the first forensic Criminal Tagging System, from SelectaDNA, in all of Florida has been installed at Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Fla. The system was installed by CSI Palm Beach, a Certified Dealer for CSI Protect. The high-tech crime-fighting technology utilizes forensic marking to stealthily tag criminals with an invisible forensic mist. The solution remains on a criminal’s skin and clothing for weeks to months.
Patriot One Unveils New PATSCAN Mobile Concept at International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference
Patriot One Technologies will officially announce a new officer safety initiative at the 2019 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to demonstrating the PATSCAN Platform, the Company will introduce and demonstrate its new PATSCAN VRS-M concept. Thanks to its partnership with the University of North Dakota, Patriot One will demonstrate the solution using a UND Police Department vehicle.
New Orleans Office of Homeland Security Relies on Genetec to Improve Public Safety
Genetec announced that the city of New Orleans is relying on Security Center, the company’s unified IP security platform, to improve public safety and enhance city-wide collaboration. New Orleans is the most populous city in the State of Louisiana. The city is focused on enhancing public safety for its citizens and the 1.2 million visitors who flock to the city’s French Quarter for Mardi Gras celebrations.
Professor Allyson MacVean to Address ‘Ethics and Facial Recognition Technology’ at Global MSC Security Conference 2019
Global MSC Security announced that Professor of Policing and Criminology at Bath Spa University will present ‘Ethics and Facial Recognition Technology: A potent cocktail for success or disaster?’ at the 21st Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition. Professor Allyson MacVean joins a speaker programme that includes the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Tony Porter MSyl.
Rotterdam, NY Police Dept Leverages Rekor’s Watchman Tech
Rekor Systems announced that the Rotterdam, New York Police Department has entered into a subscription agreement to use the company’s Watchman vehicle recognition software for an initial order of five licenses to be installed on existing traffic and surveillance cameras. The software enables these existing cameras to serve as a powerful vehicle recognition system.
1st Forensic Science-Based Security System Installed in New York State
The first forensic science-based crime prevention system in New York State was installed at luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, Richard Mille. The technology, the Intruder Spray System from SelectaDNA, utilizes forensic science to reduce burglary, robbery and high-value theft by a documented range of 40 to 86 percent. The cutting-edge technology was installed at the flagship boutique, located on ‘Billionaire’s Row’ on 57th Street in Manhattan.
Johnson Controls Releases Advanced Gunshot Detection and Early Warning System
Johnson Controls has released the new Detect360 Active Shooter Response system. The system combines reliable gunshot detection with industry-leading notification technology to provide immediate warning when a gunshot is fired within a building. By providing early notification and precise location of the shooter, the ASR system gives occupants time to find safety and allows police and security personnel to mitigate the threat up to 60 percent faster.
NEC Partners with C-DAC to Deploy Automated Fingerprint Identification System for Kerala State Police in India
NEC Corporation announced that NEC Technologies India has partnered with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing to deploy its industry-leading automated fingerprint identification system for the Kerala State Police in India. The new AFIS will be used by the Kerala State Police to match unknown fingerprints against a central database of known fingerprints for criminal investigation. There are more than 600 police/enforcement facilities across the state.
NIST Recommends ONVIF Video Export Spec as New Standard for FBI
ONVIF® announced that its Export File Format, the ONVIF specification for the export of video from security surveillance recording platforms, is the new standard recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the exporting and playback of video surveillance recordings. In a research project commissioned by the FBI to aid law enforcement in forensic investigations, NIST worked in conjunction with ONVIF to adopt the Export File Format to serve as the FBI’s new minimum interoperability requirements.