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Genetec Announces Strategic Partnership With Point Blank

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 8:33 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, Law Enforcement, VMS Software. Tags: body worn camera, genetec, Genetec Clearance, Point Blank, Process Evidence, strategic partnership.

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Genetec, a leading provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions announced a strategic partnership with Point Blank Enterprises (PBE) a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high performance body armor. Through this partnership, Genetec and Point Blank will be able to offer law enforcement professionals a direct integration between the IRIS CAM body-worn camera and the all new Genetec Clearance™, a case management system designed to speed up investigations by allowing different organizations to collect, manage, and share video evidence and other relevant case information. Genetec and Point Blank demonstrated this integration at the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) conference in San Diego, CA.

Visual Management Systems And Veracity Help Shannon Airport CCTV System With COLDSTORE Storage Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 8:12 pm Categories: Customer Implementations, Storage. Tags: Shannon Airport, storage, Surveillance, Veracity, Visual Management Systems.

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Over the last decade, Visual Management Systems has helped Shannon develop an integrated security system including over 200 CCTV cameras, 70% of which are mega-pixel high definition cameras alongside a host of integrated facility management systems. Following a recent upgrade from analogue to digital HD CCTV technology, Visual Management Systems and Shannon Airport needed to reevaluate how sensitive and critical security video is viewed, analyzed, and retained.

FAA Deputy Administrator Says Privacy, Preemption Are Two Biggest UAS Issues

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 8:01 pm Categories: Legal, Legislation, Privacy, Surveillance Statutes. Tags: drones, FAA, legal, privacy, regulations, UAS, unmanned aircraft.

Aerialtronics and Bosch Security Projects pool their expertise for security “video drones”

Marke ?Hoot? Gibson, the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, said two of the biggest issues facing the FAA related to unmanned aviation systems, or drones, are privacy and preemption. Gibson said the FAA is not in the business of dealing with privacy, but there is a long history of case law dealing with traditional aviation. ?However, it has generally dealt with noise and airports —this is personal use— it comes right in your back yard,? he said, referring to unmanned aircraft.

Dr. Ralf Hinkel Leaves Rising Mobotix

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 7:29 pm Categories: Corporate News, IP Cameras. Tags: acquistion, Dr. Ralf Hinkel, Konica Minolta, mobotix.

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Arguably the pioneering proprietary IP video solutions provider, Mobotix is now beginning to open its technology, recently entering into an agreement to work together with Genetec in research and development, testing, business development, and sales support for new and existing enterprise clients.

Arteco Announces Integration With SureView Systems Immix

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 6:59 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, PSIM, VMS Software. Tags: ARTECO, Immix, integration, SureView, VEMS, video event management system.

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Arteco, a global provider of event-driven intelligent video management solutions, announced the integration of its video event management system (VEMS) with Immix from SureView Systems. The integration with Immix enables Arteco customers to gain a higher level of situational awareness to power intelligent video monitoring efforts across multiple locations. The integration strengthens the ability of both companies to deliver comprehensive, best-in-class surveillance capabilities.

Bosch Makes Video Analytics At The Edge New Built-In Standard In All Their IP-Cameras

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 5:41 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, Video Analytics. Tags: Bosch, IP-cameras, standard feature, video analytics.

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Escalating demand for highly detailed, 24/7 video images produces colossal amounts of data, which requires extensive transmission and storage capacity as well as time-consuming monitoring and assessment. With this in mind, Bosch has announced the roll-out of video analytics inside their cameras which means at the edge as a standard feature. By enhancing their existing and future IP cameras with this technology, Bosch will enable users to effortlessly search through large amounts of video data and to pinpoint the information that matters most to them.

Bosch IP-Cameras Integrate With Latest Version Of Software House C?CURE 9000 From Tyco Security Products

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 5:13 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, Technologies. Tags: Bosch, C•CURE 9000, integrations, IP-cameras, Software House.

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Bosch Security Systems, Inc. announces seamless integration of its IP and high definition (HD) cameras and recording solutions with Tyco Security Products? C?CURE 9000 security and event management platform from Software House. With the integration, customers can monitor and control Bosch fixed and pan-tilt-zoom IP surveillance cameras and receive video analytic events within the C?CURE 9000 software to gain the additional information they need to respond accurately to system events and alarms.

Utility Introduces Revolutionary Crime Scene Documentation Technology At IACP 2016

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 4:32 pm Categories: Law Enforcement, New Products, Technologies. Tags: 3D, body worn cameras, crime scene, IACP, Smart Scene 360, Utility, virtual reality.

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Utility, Inc., announced that it will now offer the industry?s first digital crime scene imaging system, the Smart Scene 360™. This new product represents the next generation in the evolution of body camera technology and it is intended to provide a higher level of situational awareness while enhancing mission critical intelligence. Smart Scene 360 —along with Utility?s full suite of products, including BodyWorn™— were on display at the recent IACP expo in San Diego. Utility provided a virtual reality room at IACP so that attendees could personally experience Smart Scene 360.

Johnson Controls And DHS Sign Cooperative R&D Agreement On CyberSecurity

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 4:06 pm Categories: Corporate News, Critical Infrastructure, Hot Topic, Integrated Systems, Technologies. Tags: building safety, building security, Cybersecurity, department of homeland security, Johnson Controls, partnership.

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In an effort to improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a global leader in energy efficiency, integrated solutions and building controls, announces a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Cybersecurity and Communications. The agreement will help secure our nation?s critical infrastructure from those with malicious intent.

Panasonic Showcases Next-Gen Security For Law Enforcement At IACP 2016

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 18, 2016 7:48 am Categories: Campus Security, Customer Implementations, Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, Law Enforcement. Tags: Arbitrator, body worn camera, campus security, in-vehicle camera, Panasonic.

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Panasonic, a leading provider of advanced mobile technology and video evidence solutions for the government and public sector, announced that it has been officially awarded a contract for Arbitrator Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) from Rutgers University, New Jersey?s largest institution of higher learning. With the rollout scheduled for completion in 2016, officers are already patrolling campuses in Camden, New Brunswick, Piscataway, and Newark with the equipment. In addition, the NJ cities of Long Branch, Asbury Park and Rutherford started to roll out Panasonic body-worn cameras this past summer. In South Carolina, the Greenville County Sheriff?s Office is deploying 300 Arbitrator 360 in-car video systems.

Security Camera Registration Program Launched in Beaverton (Ore.)

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 17, 2016 7:14 am Categories: City Surveillance, Hot Topic, Law Enforcement, Privacy, Surveillance, Surveillance Statutes. Tags: Beaverton, city surveillance, home surveillance, privacy issues.

Police in Beaverton (Ore.) have launched a security camera registration initiative here in an effort to fight crime, including acts of terrorism. ?Surveillance video is huge,? Beaverton Police Officer Jeremy Shaw told KATU News about the potential for surveillance video to help solve crimes and find suspects. ?I mean it puts those people at that […]

Milestone Helps Local Little League Shutout Vandalism

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 14, 2016 9:05 am Categories: Customer Implementations, VMS Software. Tags: Beaverton Little League, milestone, Surveillance, Vandalism, vms.

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Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announced that employees at its Beaverton, Oregon facility responded to recent local news coverage regarding vagrancy and vandalism concerns at a Centennial School ball field, in Gresham. Located in southeast Portland, Centennial Little League had a dangerous situation on their hands. According to news reports, Rob Diesel, with the league, said that over the past year he and his team have found locks broken off its portable bathrooms and harmful, miscellaneous items left inside.

New Detection Camera Features On-Board Analytics

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2016 10:49 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products, Video Analytics. Tags: new ip-camera, On-Board Analytics, vca, video analytics.

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New thermal imaging camera for perimeter detection applications includes on-board analytics. VCA claims its new Intelligent Thermal IP bullet cameras with on-board analytics offer a compelling cost comparative to the usual method of combining standard surveillance cameras with passive detectors.

Dallmeier Delivers 4K Camera With Ultra HD Resolution

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2016 10:12 pm Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: 4K Camera, Dallmeier, new, surveillance camera, Ultra HD Resolution.

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The DDF5400HD Ultraline camera series has been designed especially for applications requiring very high resolution images in real time. The camera is available with an integrated lens in a vandal-resistant dome housing. It can be conventionally supplied with an external power supply unit or conveniently with Power over Ethernet (PoE Class 0, IEEE 802.3af).

Patriot One IACP Launch Event With Governor Tom Ridge

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2016 9:56 pm Categories: CaughtOnCamera. Tags: IACP, Patriot One, Tom Ridge.

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Patriot eagerly anticipates welcoming Tom Ridge, First Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former Governor of Pennsylvania as keynote speaker at an invitation-only hosted event to formally introduce its NForce CMR1000 product during the IACP Conference. Limited space is available and Patriot requires certain criteria for attendance.

Convergint Technologies Acquires Go Security Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2016 9:46 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: acquisition, convergint technologies, Go Security Solutions.

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Convergint Technologies, a KRG Fund IV (?KRG?) portfolio company and leading independent provider of integration services for electronic security, fire and life safety, and building automation systems has announced the acquisition of Go Security Solutions. Founded in 2009, Go Security Solutions is a full service systems integrator specializing in electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, and mechanical security solutions. The acquisition represents Convergint?s seventh transaction of 2016.

Keri Systems Releases Universal Desktop Enrollment Reader

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2016 9:35 pm Categories: Access Control. Tags: enrollment reader, Keri Systems, Proximity.

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The new Universal Desktop Enrollment Reader (RDR-ENR1) by Keri Systems Inc. now combines error-free credential enrollment with ease of use. The Reader plugs directly into a USB port, effortlessly integrates with Doors.NET software, and it can read a variety of popular third party 125 kHz proximity cards and 13.56 MHz smart cards.

Will Auto Insurance Companies Utilize Questionable Baltimore Surveillance Tech?

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 12, 2016 9:23 pm Categories: Legal, Privacy. Tags: aerial, Baltimore, Insurance, legal, polic, Surveillance.

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As the Baltimore Police Department considers whether to continue using a private aerial surveillance program to fight crime, the man who owns the technology is looking to court other clients in private industry. Ross McNutt, president of Persistent Surveillance Systems, said he is considering marketing his company’s ability to collect aerial footage of the city to auto insurance companies, to help them determine which drivers are at fault in accidents and whether claims are valid.

Milestone Systems Delivers Free Version Of Award Winning VMS

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 11, 2016 8:44 pm Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: download, free, milestone, video management system, vms, XProtect Essential 2016 R3.

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Milestone Systems, the leading open platform company in video management software (VMS), announced the availability of XProtect Essential 2016 R3 as a free download to users worldwide. The software can be downloaded from the Milestone homepage and only demands registration to be fully functional. Making XProtect Essential free gives thousands of new users the chance to take advantage of Milestone?s award winning software for use in businesses, organizations, and at home. XProtect Essential is designed to provide a professional-grade safety experience as a standalone video security solution.

BCDVideo & Sentry360 Partner To Create Turnkey Body Worn Cam Storage Solution

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 11, 2016 8:23 pm Categories: Integrated Systems, IP Cameras, Storage. Tags: bcdvideo, body worn camera, integration, sentry360, storage.

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BCDVideo announced their collaboration with Sentry360 (Plainfield, IL) on a turnkey, multi-camera body cam solution with on-premises storage capabilities offering up to three years of video retention. In addition to the obvious use for law enforcement for both officer and citizen accountability, body-worn cameras are being utilized in commercial environments, hospitals for compliance regulations, the service industry for training purposes, retail locations, and countless other markets and applications. Sentry360 is a well-established leader developing sophisticated panoramic and high-definition surveillance solutions for law enforcement, medical, transportation, retail, and commercial vertical markets.