Progress Made On Freeport IL Public Safety Plan
FREEPORT – Thirty-two gas stations and retail shops that sell tobacco have installed video cameras in an effort to help police reduce crime. The surveillance camera initiative is among several public safety initiatives rolled out last year by Mayor Jim Gitz’s administration. Aldermen discussed progress that’s been made and remaining goals to tackle in the year ahead at a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. The public safety plan aims to reduce crime by creating safer neighborhoods, promoting personal accountability, developing stronger community relationships, creating safe housing, fostering interdepartmental cooperation in distribution of city resources and making sound, data-driven decisions. Aldermen raised the majority of their questions Monday about the safer neighborhoods goal, which involves tobacco licensing, street lights and pole cameras and a K-9 program. The Police Department has implemented a program for licensing of tobacco merchants in order to hold them accountable for maintenance and operation of security cameras in their stores. "The program that we’re implementing does two things: it gives us a licensing framework in which we can say, ‘Look, this isn’t working. You need to fix it,’ the same way we do with liquor," Gitz said. "The second thing it does is give us – finally – a tool that we also can utilize for the surveillance cameras. Most of these stores, they don’t have good surveillance, which is a far bigger problem than who has what cigarettes." Deputy Police Chief Jim Drehoble has visited retail outlets throughout the city to ensure the video […]
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Connecticut Panel Recommends New School Safety Standards
Friday December 20, 2013, 6:26 PM HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A state panel is recommending new school security standards in the wake of last year’s mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. On Friday, the School Safety Infrastructure Council called for a uniform, school security assessment process to be put in place. Until now, school safety has been determined almost entirely by local decision-makers. According to the council’s report, that has led to "a very uneven and unpredictable level of school security design across school district lines." Under this new proposal, which is being presented to the General Assembly for consideration, improved security is recommended in nine areas of school design. They include things such as surveillance of school perimeters, lighting and access control of parking areas, access control to roofs and communication system with mass notification capabilities.
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U.S. Marines To Install Security Cameras Worldwide In Bachelor Barracks
Already Public Affairs Officers at Marine bases are trying to put the “best-face-forward” on the announcement this week that security cameras will be installed worldwide in housing complexes for unmarried Marines. The initiative was announced in September as an overall effort to “tighten Marines’ discipline in garrison”. The surveillance cameras will supplement the routine Health-and-Comfort inspections that are a way for commanding officers and leaders to assess living spaces and ensure their Marines and sailors are free of safety hazards, including rowdy Marines, and contraband, including illegal drugs. The cost of outfitting over 550 barracks facilities, worldwide, with security cameras could be pricey with estimates coming in at more than $5 million. In March of this year, Public Affairs Officer Capt. Binford Strickland of the U.S.M.C. made this comment regarding a surprise inspection at Camp Lejeune that netted some 81 violations by junior Marines on base: Deterrent measures are necessary to support prevention programs and enhance personal and mission readiness, according to the Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program, MCO 5300.17. All commanders will use specific measures according to the order to deter substance abuse to include, but not limited to gate checks, announced and unannounced health and comfort inspections of billeting areas and work spaces, and random urinalysis. So now, the 24/7 barracks surveillance cameras, if implemented. will add another layer of security and should add some “peace and quiet” for those Marines who are playing things straight-up. The National Military Examiner publishes military-related/ law enforcement content on this […]
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New Yale Pro 2 Introduces Best-in-Class Smart Lock Solution
Yale a leader in smart home security, today announced the launch of Yale Pro® 2, the brand’s latest product line for the professional and multi-family market. Yale Pro 2 delivers the next generation of smart lock solutions to revolutionize how builders, integrators, and multi-family customers streamline access management and improve building security.
HID, CERTIFY Health and CTS Align to Elevate the Patient Experience Powered by Facial Recognition
HID has announced a collaborative self-service patient engagement and facial recognition offering designed to enhance healthcare operations and administer an improved patient service at every touchpoint. This advanced, secure self-service experience will be spotlighted at the HIMSS 2024 Global Health Conference and Exhibition, March 11-15 in Orlando – Booth #863.
A Novel Low-Cost Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platform for Electrical Transmission Line Inspection
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are now widely used for remote inspection of electrical transmission lines, but capturing detailed information over long distances poses challenges. Additionally, sophisticated equipment is needed due to magnetic field interferences, increasing costs. Now, a team of researchers has introduced an innovative low-cost UAV platform. Using specialized algorithms, it addresses the limitations of affordable equipment, facilitating close-range inspections.
Local Italian Police Department Reduces Park Crime by 80% with AI-enabled i-PRO Cameras
i-PRO announced that the Gardone Val Trompia Police Department in Lombardy, Italy, has chosen i-PRO multi-sensor security cameras with advanced, AI-based analytics to help keep a popular community park safe for city residents and visitors. Mella Park, a green space located in Gardone, a city of 11,200, is a vibrant meeting place for residents of Gardone and nearby communities.
HID Wins Contract to Provide Finland with New Driver’s License and European Second-Generation Smart Tachograph Card Solution
HID has been awarded a contract to provide Finland with a new high-security, driver’s license cards and personalization services solution, incorporating the European second-generation smart Tachograph solution. This collaboration reflects HID’s commitment to enhancing security and efficiency in Finland’s transportation systems.
Actility Boosts Its Middle East IoT Footprint
Actility unveils its strategic initiative to deepen its footprint in the rapidly burgeoning Middle East IoT market, recognizing the pivotal role of LPWAN IoT deployments in this key region. IoT in the Middle East is witnessing an impressive trajectory. According to Business Market Insights, the Middle East & Africa IoT market is expected to grow from US$ 43.99 billion in 2023 to US$ 241.65 billion by 2030
Quanergy and PowerStack Partner to Offer Q-Track with Off-grid Smart Poles
Quanergy Solutions has established a strategic partnership with PowerStack, the global leader in off-grid smart power poles. This collaboration provides a seamlessly integrated solution uniquely poised to tackle intricate security challenges faced by remote critical infrastructure environments, including utilities, data centers and more. Often located in remote areas without access to power or running infrastructure, these locations typically rely on legacy physical security solutions that are costly to deploy, inaccurate in challenging remote locations, and generate excessive, costly false alarms.
Bagging a Better Bottom Line
Crest Foods upgrades grocery chain security with AXIS Camera Station and Axis cameras, network door stations, and door controllers, to reduce shrink, prevent accidents, increase sales, and improve employee training and safety. Stack It High, Sell It Cheap Crest Foods, a chain of family owned and operated grocery stores in Oklahoma, was founded in 1946 […]
HID Acquires Janam Technologies to Expand Reader Portfolio Within Event Access
HID announced it has acquired Janam Technologies, a leading provider of handheld mobile computers and readers. The acquisition increases HID’s presence and relevance as a provider of smart credential issuance and reader solutions. Technology in the venue access space continues to rapidly evolve from physical tickets with manual inspection to digital tickets and RFID/NFC readers. This acquisition advances HID’s stature in the event access space, as Janam offers a suite of rugged mobile readers, including handheld devices and pedestal & kiosk products for venue access.
Vintra Announces New Module for AI-Assisted Access Control
Vintra announced a new module for its Vintra Fortify platform designed to automate and simplify the management of existing manual security processes at mission-critical locations. Vintra Guard, available as an additional module for Vintra Prevent, enhances real-time monitoring and enterprise alerting by incorporating video-based identity verification for access control management.
HID Expands its TSL RAIN RFID Reader Family to Include Modules Featuring the Latest High-Performance Impinj Chips
HID announced its first RAIN RFID reader modules featuring the company’s TSL technology and the innovative STORM command protocol that simplifies embedded software integration. The modules enable developers to create customized reader hardware designs that take full advantage of the superior performance of Impinj E710 and E910 reader chips and their ability to support next-generation RAIN tags.
Azena Returns to GSX with New Apps, Platform Integrations to Expand the Boundaries of Analytics
Azena is returning to GSX 2022 to demonstrate a host of new solutions available on its open platform – the world’s largest and fastest growing marketplace for smart cameras. The smart camera platform and Application Store, including enhanced solutions for healthcare, oil and gas and new integration capabilities with robotics, will be on display at the Azena booth #1931, September 12-14, at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta.
dormakaba Innovations Front and Center in ISC West Booth 14039
It’s a wrap! ISC West 2022 may be over, but the security industry news and stories shared and previewed live on. dormakaba had a great show and was especially pleased to see so many industry professionals face-to-face again. Access control solutions leader dormakaba will showcase multiple innovations that enhance safety, security, and sustainability in booth 14039 at ISC West, March 22-25, in Las Vegas. In this brief video, Alex Housten, President, dormakaba Americas, provides a preview and an invitation to visit the company in booth 14039.
Viakoo Unveils Enhanced Video Action Platform To Eliminate Missing Video at ISC West 2022
Viakoo is demonstrating its newly enhanced Video Action Platform that provides automated service assurance and cyber hygiene solutions to eliminate both longstanding and new challenges, including the problem of missing video evidence here at ISC West 2022 in booth 30087. The Viakoo Action Platform automatically verifies the performance and integrity of physical security systems – video surveillance, access control and related IoT devices – while delivering automated proof of compliance.
Bosch Highlights Artificial Intelligence, Customized Solutions, New Software and Services at ISC West
At ISC West – March 23 – 25, 2022 in booth 11053, Bosch will showcase new products, services, and software for creating customized solutions that enhance security, improve safety, and deliver data for business insights. Booth visitors will experience deep neural network-based video analytics, a new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) offering, the first combination intrusion and fire control panel that connects with a public address system, and the latest version of Access Management System from Bosch. An immersive solutions area will also provide interactive demonstrations of integrated systems that address challenges often faced by end users.
PenguinIN, Actility and Abeeway Join Forces to Offer Smart Tracking Solutions
PenguinIN, Actility and its subsidiary Abeeway are happy to announce a partnership aiming at expanding their IoT solutions portfolios with joint offers, focusing primarily on Managed Indoor Positioning and Navigation serving a wide range of industries including Healthcare, Construction, Oil & Gas, Airports, Education, Hotels, Theme Parks and Shopping Centers. PenguinIN is a indoor positioning and IoT use cases provider, headquartered in Irvine, California, with a regional office in Dubai.
Major Airports Turn to HID Global to Help Navigate Bumpy Travel Industry Recovery
As airports navigate an uneven return to pre-pandemic operations, many of the largest are using HID SAFE for Aviation as a unified physical identity and access management solution for defending against security and safety threats while consolidating, automating, and simplifying associated administrative and regulatory processes.