Should ?Cop Cams? Be Worn At All Times?

Should ‘cop cams’ be worn at all times?

At the heart of the violence and chaos in Ferguson is one question: What actually happened in the moments leading up to the death of Michael Brown. The public has heard from people who say they saw the incident. Authorities have spoken to the officer accused, but there’s still something missing. "If body worn cameras […]

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Aimetis Strengthens Middle East And Surrounding Region

Aimetis strengthens to develop Middle East and surrounding region

Aimetis announced the appointment of Imad Hamadieh, Andrew Lamb, and Maher Sbenati as the company’s representation for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and North African countries. With extensive experience in the surveillance industry and sales and support success, these individuals will lead Aimetis in continued development in the region. Mr. Imad Hamadieh will […]

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Wavestore And Datasat Communications Announce Technology Partnership

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Wavestore is increasingly being specified for high security and mission critical projects which are in remote, hard to reach places. Wavestore?s technology partnership with Datasat Communications ensures that live or recorded high definition video surveillance images can be remotely viewed via satellite, regardless of the location of the client?s site. Datasat Communications has been delivering […]

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Maricopa County Sheriff?s Office Deploying 5.5PB DDN SFA Storage

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With its zero-tolerance toward crime, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has deployed a video surveillance and storage archive system with 5.5PB of DataDirect Networks, Inc., storage. As the nation’s third largest Sheriff’s office, Maricopa County, which is located in Airizona and encompasses the Phoenix metropolitan area, has between 7,500 to 10,000 inmates in its jail […]

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NYPD Urged To Step Up Body-Worn Camera Pilot After Chokehold Death

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Amid accusations of excessive force and increasing civilian video of police activity, New York officers may wear cameras while on duty. Had the death of 43-year-old Eric Garner not been caught on film, calls to outfit New York Police Department officers with cameras might have quietly faded. Instead, a bystander captured Garner locked in a […]

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VIVOTEK Introduces Advanced Video Content Analysis Solutions

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VIVOTEK has announced its first video content analysis (VCA) application package, which includes three key functions: Field Detection, Line Crossing Detection, and Object Counting. Introduction of the new VCA application package follows the debut of the VIVOTEK Application Development Platform (VADP), an open platform for integrating video analytic functionality within its cameras. Now, the VCA […]

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Bosch Integrates Video With Intrusion Control Panel App

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Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has enhanced its Remote Security Control app for the B Series Intrusion Control Panels to enable users to view live video from Bosch IP cameras that are integrated with the panels. Bosch recently added integration of its IP cameras to the B Series Control Panels, which allows video motion detection to […]

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IP Security Reps Extends Into Midwest Market For Premier Security Products; Announces Expansion Into Metro Chicago

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IP Security Reps Inc. (IPSR), the premier security manufacturer?s representative firm, announced the appointment of a new addition to its sales team. The company has strengthened its team by naming John Collias as its new Sales Engineer covering the Chicago area. Mr. Collias brings a wealth of sales knowledge and industry expertise with him and […]

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Fluidmesh Releases FM4200 For Mobile Applications

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Fluidmesh Networks, a worldwide leader in wireless systems for security, industrial, and mission-critical applications, is pleased to announce the release of its FM4200 MOBI. Designed specifically for mobility projects, the FM4200 MOBI radio is based on Fluidity, a Fluidmesh technology that offers broadband connectivity and enables data/video streaming in mobile environments, such as in trains, […]

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Kantech Releases Intevo With exacqVision VMS Software

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Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world?s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announces the release of the Intevo integrated security platform which now includes the latest version of the exacqVision video management system (VMS) software. Designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small […]

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Code Blue Receives Lenel Factory Certification

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Code Blue Corporation announced that it has received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Code Blue?s ToolVox interfaces with the Lenel OnGuard access control system to enable customers to monitor the status of the ToolVox emergency communication management platform and all calls placed from Code Blue phones. ?Code Blue has […]

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DTT Expands Partnership With Krystal Restaurants

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DTT has been selected as the preferred provider of surveillance and loss prevention solutions for The Krystal Company, which operates more than 350 stores nationwide. DTT?s managed service solutions have been extensively tested in several Krystal corporate locations. After reviewing results, Krystal is delighted to be partnering with DTT and has implemented the system in […]

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VIVOTEK Now Offers PoE Network Solutions For Surveillance Market

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VIVOTEK is pleased to announce that the company now offers Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) solutions to the surveillance market, including a wide range of PoE switches, PoE extenders, and PoE injectors. PoE solutions enable a single cable to provide data connection as well as electrical power to network surveillance devices. By adopting PoE solutions, the cost of […]

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Paxton Exhibiting Net2 Entry At ASIS International

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Paxton Access Inc, a market leader of electronic IP access control and door entry equipment, will be showcasing its smart, simple IP door entry system, Net2 Entry, at ASIS International security show, booth 551, from 29 September to 2 October in Atlanta, GA. Paxton?s presence at the annual exhibition demonstrates the company?s international expansion and […]

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Panasonic Introduces Long Focus Full HD Fixed Dome Network Camera

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Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, announced a new Full HD 1080p outdoor vandal resistant and waterproof Fixed Dome Network Camera (WV-SFV631LT). As the latest addition to its 6 Series i-PRO camera line, the new Fixed Dome Network Camera is IP66 rated water and dust […]

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Panasonic Redefines Fixed Cameras, Expands Flagship 6 Series Camera Line

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Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, announced two new HD and Full HD indoor fixed network cameras with modular options. Further expanding its industry-leading 6 Series i-PRO camera line-up, the new Full HD 1080p (WV-SPN631) and HD 720p (WV-SPN611) models deliver advanced image processing capabilities […]

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U.S. DOE Seeks Partner For Biometric Wearable System For First Responders

U.S. DOE seeks partner for biometric wearable system for first responders

The U.S. Department of Energy?s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is currently undergoing a multiyear project to develop a wearable communication system for emergency responders and according to the ?sources sought? document on FedBizOpps, PNNL is seeking a wearable technology partner with specific expertise in the integration of communications systems regularly used by the emergency management […]

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FBI Just Used Facial Recognition To Catch A Fugitive Of 14 Years

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I’ve had my doubts about the FBI’s facial recognition systems, but a new case has given a rare window into how the system will actually work ? and it looks a lot less like science fiction than old-fashioned border control. The story starts with a fugitive, Neil Stammer, who had been on the run since […]

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