Game Of ‘Surveillance Camera Destruction’ Hits The United States

Posted by dtaitano 7:04 am Categories: Surveillance. Tags: , , .

cameras The previously discussed trend of making a game out of breaking as many public surveillance cameras as possible, known as Camover , appears to have crossed the Atlantic, with a team calling themselves the Barefoot Bandit Brigade claiming a score of 17 in Washington state: 17 Security Cameras Disabled and Destroyed in Puget Sound Region — In the opening weeks of February, 2013, we have removed and destroyed 17 security cameras throughout the Puget Sound region. This act is concrete sabotage against the system of surveillance and control. It is also a message of solidarity and a wish of strength to the Seattle Grand Jury Resisters, those currently incarcerated and those not. Finally, this act announces our participation in the game of CAMOVER, called for by comrades in Germany.

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How In-Store Analytics Is Changing The Way You Shop

Posted by dtaitano 9:43 pm Categories: Biometric RFID, Retail. Tags: , , , .

Apple’s Latest iPhone Models Go On Sale Across U.S. Andrew Burton/Getty Most of us have accepted the fact that when we log on to a website, web cookies are tracking our every click. That’s how sites like this can tell what people are reading and what they’re ignoring, which all helps inform what those sites publish next. The same goes for e-commerce sites. If you click a pair of shoes at Saks.com several times, maybe even drop it into a virtual shopping cart, it’s likely you’ll see ads for that exact shoe hours, even days, later. Whether or not you bought the shoes only matters a little. Cookies allow e-commerce sites to track consumer behavior, which in turn better informs what each site looks like, what kinds of products it offers and where else on the web it buys ads. Retailers want to be able to gather the same data that they gather online at their brick-and-mortar stores. Until recently, that hasn’t been possible. The advent of smartphones, however, means that retailers are increasingly able to track your every move. And just like there are multiple analytics platforms on the web — from Google Analytics to my particular favorite, Omniture — there are dozens of in-store analytics programs, too, many of which have received millions of dollars in venture capital funding over the past couple of years. The one you’re most likely to encounter initially is iBeacon, which was developed by Apple . It works with your iPhone’s Bluetooth […]

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Chatham County GA Park Gets More Security Cameras Following Illicit Activities

Posted by dtaitano 9:40 pm Categories: City Surveillance. Tags: , , .
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Chatham County plans to install surveillance cameras at L. Scott Stell Park after reports of vandalism and thefts. Signage at the park warns visitors to protect their valuables. Marcus E. Howard/Savannah Morning News ” src=”http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/12897297.jpg”> <p node="media-caption">Chatham County plans to install surveillance cameras at L. Scott Stell Park after reports of vandalism and thefts. Signage at the park warns visitors to protect their valuables. Marcus E. Howard/Savannah Morning News </p> Thievery, vandalism and sexcapades continue to wreak havoc at Chatham County’s L. Scott Stell Park. At the request of the county Public Works and Park Services Department, Chatham County commissioners have approved a contract to buy four additional high-definition surveillance cameras at the park just off Little Neck Road with the hope of discouraging further problems. The thefts and repairs resulting from the vandalism, according to department officials, have cost the county an estimated $10,000. “Because the place is so isolated, they’ve stolen equipment we have, like weed eaters and lawnmowers,” said Lorenzo Bryant, the department’s recreation manager. “They have a lot of vandalism that occurs out there; so you have to go out on a regular basis.” The problems have occurred over the past four years, according to officials. Last year, thieves twice broke into a storage shed and stole a utility vehicle. About 300-feet of chain link fencing has also been taken. Security cameras, as well as a gate, were installed near the park’s shed in the summer of 2012 at the large recreation park, which has […]

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Utah Schools Run Lockdown Drills, A Year After Sandy Hook

Posted by dtaitano 9:34 pm Categories: Campus Security. Tags: , , , , , .
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Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., one year ago, local school districts have been making changes and improvements to ensure student safety.   Soon after the shooting, the Ogden School District, Weber School District and Davis School District started to examine safety procedures. Each district changed and fine-tuned procedures.   "It’s natural to reflect on our own security and what can be done," Weber School District spokesman Nate Taggart said. Officials in the Davis and Weber districts said they looked at better ways to work with the several police departments in their districts. District officials sat down with officers from each police jurisdiction to come up with some standard protocols.  "When you are dealing with children that can’t defend themselves in chaos, consistency is key to preserving the safety of our kids," said Kaysville Police Chief Sol Oberg.  Leaders in the Weber and Ogden school districts also looked to parents for help and input.  The Davis School District recently held a mock disaster drill, and Ogden School District safety administrator Zac Williams said a mock disaster drill is possibly on the horizon for his district.    Davis School District Fairfield Junior High School in Kaysville came to a standstill Wednesday afternoon after an announcement came over the intercom that the school was in the midst of a lockdown. (It was, of course, only a drill.)  Several minutes passed before 11 police officers from Kaysville, Layton and Syracuse, along with three K-9 dogs, began checking locked […]

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Namibia Unveils Biometric Machine For Voter Registration

Posted by dtaitano 9:31 pm Categories: Biometric RFID, Biometrics. Tags: , , .
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namibia flag December 20, 2013 –  Namibia is planning to use a biometric voter registration system for its upcoming election and the country’s electoral commission has just launched the machine it will be using to enroll voters. According to a report in The Namibian , the machines were manufactured in South Africa, and consist of a laptop, fingerprint scanner, camera and signature and barcode scanner. Voter registration starts on January 15 and ends on March 2 next year. Altogether there are 904 machines as well as generators and back-up kits for emergencies. “All systems are ready and in place but it is important to note that the success of any electoral process depends on how the electoral and stakeholders are educated about the process,” Electoral Commission chairperson, Notemba Tjipueja said in The Namibian report. In December, 2012, Ghana held an election using biometric verification devices as the world watched with bated breath.  Now, a year after the country’s election, results are still being contested , following much confusion over the status of verification machines during and after the election in Ghana. This isn’t the first time the biometric system used to verify voters has been called into question after-the-fact. Reported previously , Henrique Capriles Radonski, leader of the opposition in Venezuela, has demanded an audit of the entire election including fingerprints stored in the election registry, following his party’s loss by less than 2 percent in the country’s recent presidential elections. Also, following an election in Kenya using biometric verification, […]

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Hikvision Announces Partnership With Prysm Software

Posted by dtaitano 9:27 pm Categories: Access Control, PSIM. Tags: , , , , .
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Hikvision Announces Partnership with Prysm Software Views:7 December 17, 2013    Hikvision and French security software developer Prysm recently announced the integration of all Hikvision products within the Prysm AppVision Physical Security Integration Manager. This combination allows Hikvision’s products to be managed directly from the AppVision PSIM video wall and video matrix, for integrated security and building automation projects around the globe. PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) is able to integrate different systems into a unified formula, such as video surveillance, access control, intrusion, fire and life safety, perimeter protection, or building automation. This also analyzes and assesses data from disparate systems, making intuitive decisions and also communicating with operators to form the proper response. With general awareness of this technology and its capability increasing over the years, PSIM markets now present robust opportunities for worldwide vendors. Hikvision, as a total video surveillance solution provider, also stands to prosper from this booming market due to the inherent necessity of global security needs. "Our collaboration with Hikvision recognizes the leading market position that Hikvision is now enjoying in many of the markets where the AppVision Community Partners operate. It also demonstrates our commitment to open architecture. This tie-up means that our Community Partners are now better positioned to offer competitive, robust, and scalable integrated security solutions for the benefit of the industry," stated Liam Heatley, Export Sales Manager at Prysm. "We are already seeing many benefits from this integration, as the Hikvision brand has further reinforced AppVision’s image as the best […]

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Identive Moves Corporate Finance Operations To California And Names Brian Nelson As Chief Financial Officer

Posted by dtaitano 5:31 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: , , .
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SANTA ANA, Calif. , Dec. 27, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Identive ( INVE ) (Frankfurt:INV) will move its corporate finance activities from its Europe hub in Ismaning Germany to its corporate headquarters in California as part of its continuing efforts to simplify its business operations. Along with this move, Brian Nelson has been appointed chief financial officer and secretary of the company, effective December 20, 2013. Nelson is based in California and replaces David Wear , who will remain with the company as vice president, special projects and assist with the transition of corporate finance to the U.S. Jason Hart , chief executive officer of Identive, said, &quot;We continue to make significant progress in simplifying Identive’s organizational structure, lowering our cost base and transforming the business from a group of individual silos into a single, unified company focused on delivering identity and trust solutions for the enterprise, consumer and government markets, which is our core strength. Moving our corporate finance activities to the U.S. is a natural step that allows us to centralize all our corporate functions and bring together key members of the management team. I am grateful to David for his past and future support during this period of sweeping changes. I am pleased that Brian is joining us as CFO. His practical experience and breadth of knowledge are assets that will serve the company well as we work to create a leaner, stronger and more aligned business model." Brian Nelson , 55, has more than 20 […]

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Surveillance Serves Many Uses In Hospitals

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30 Fresh Examples of Responsive Design Websites 2013 is end and New Year 2014 is coming and in this year we are really enjoying new trends and techniques (HTML5, CSS3, Flat and Responsive Design ) in Websites. All these trends make web more better then earlier. Responsive website designs are adopted by most web designers today as it is a need of the day for website designing. Responsive web design basically means that the website is designed in such a way that it has a fluid look to it and takes the shape of the computing device that the website is accessed from by the viewer. This is done while maintaining the look, aesthetics and proportions in the website. In this article, we are gathered fresh and inspiring examples of Responsive Design Websites. This is a collection you will enjoy some  beautiful web design examples that featuring only  responsive design, that help to create a great-looking content, making your design looks classy, strong, attractive, mysterious and very striking. You may be interested in the following modern trends articles as well. Please feel free to join us & follow on Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Google+  for updates. You may also interested to check our earlier posted trendy  HTML5 Web Design and Responsive Web Design  articles. Today we’re gathered 30 fresh examples of  Responsive Design Websites  for your inspiration. Let’s take a quick look at some cool new trend of web design to keep in mind when designing your next website. Ricardo Almeida Referência da […]

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Frontier (Hamburg NY) Bus Vandalism Spurs Security Improvements

Posted by dtaitano 12:51 pm Categories: Campus Security. Tags: , , , .
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The extensive bus garage vandalism in the Frontier School District in October has led to a $20,000 security system at the district bus garage. The vandalism forced the shutdown of schools for a day. Add to that the $8,900 damage allegedly caused by the 18-year-old former student charged in the vandalism spree, plus at least another $10,000 in estimated overtime expenses tied to a seven-day-a-week night watch crew. The result is nearly $40,000 in total expenses because of the vandalism – linked to a former student who had dropped out of school. “Our bus transportation security system is up and running, so let’s hope no one tries to get through it,” School Business Manager Richard F. Calipari said. “We’ve secured our facilities and outdoor storage of buses.” The new security system became operational in late November and includes direct video surveillance and alarm trips to a security company. The new cameras also are linked into the Hamburg town police. The latest update came at last week’s School Board meeting. Afterward, interim Superintendent Paul G. Hashem was asked whether the district can recoup some of the money from the student who was charged. But Hashem said the district will not be able to recoup the costs. “He’s a young kid – 18 years old. He’s definitely had a hard life and spent 50 days in jail,” he said. Hashem, after consulting with an assistant district attorney, suggested counseling and community service for the former student. Buses had to be cleaned. […]

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G4S Technology creates new service and maintenance division

Posted by dtaitano 3:32 pm Categories: Corporate News. Tags: , , .
Xeoma 13.12.26 Beta (x86/x64) Portable

Xeoma 13.12.26 Beta (x86/x64) Portable Xeoma 13.12.26 Beta (x86/x64) Portable | 18.2/22.2 Mb What Xeoma offers: EASY surveillance: easier than children’s construction set. Auto search and detection of any connected web cameras and IP cameras. No-stress work on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. See for yourself: Build your comfortable to use video surveillance system in a just a few minutes! Functionality beyond belief. All up to date features even the most complicated system can dream of. Understandable and truly user friendly interface makes surveillance enjoyable and pleasant. Powered by WPeMatico

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Milestone Hires Managers In EMEA And USA

Posted by dtaitano 9:12 pm Categories: Corporate News, VMS Software. Tags: , , , .

Milestone Systems , the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), is strengthening its organization with a new Vice President of Sales for EMEA, Public Relations Manager for EMEA, corporate Director of Large Accounts and National Sales Managers in the Americas. Thomas Lausten started this month as VP Sales, EMEA, and is also a new member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT) in Milestone Systems. With proven competency as a professional manager, he will contribute to the strong growth curve that Milestone has attained since its founding in 1998. Lausten brings strong knowledge of the security industry in Europe, as well as broad cultural insight into the differences across the region. Throughout his career he has consistently performed, growing with his positions and responsibilities at Siemens Building Technology – Security Products, ADI Global Distribution, Bewator and Antech. “We are eager to tap into Thomas Lausten’s knowledge about today’s security distributors and how run-rate business is built and managed in two-tier channels. I look forward to including Thomas in the Milestone management team and changing our DNA to cater to the work at hand in our ambitious strategic goals,” says Eric Fullerton, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Milestone Systems. Keven Marier has moved from Connex International to become Milestone’s Director of Large Accounts Business Development. In an increasingly competitive market, Milestone has growing opportunities with large projects and end-users related to the Corporate Business Unit. Milestone Co-founder and Chief Product Officer John Blem says: “In order to […]

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Gotcha! FBI Launches New Biometric Systems To Nail Criminals

Posted by dtaitano 9:31 pm Categories: Biometrics. Tags: , .
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Computerworld – Nearly 80 years after it began collecting fingerprints on index cards as a way to identify criminals, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is moving to a new system that improves the accuracy and performance of its existing setup while adding more biometrics. By adding palm print, face and iris image search capabilities, the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) hopes to improve the accuracy of identity searches, make it easier to positively identify and track criminals as they move through the criminal justice system and provide a wider range of tools for crime scene investigators. To take full advantage of all of the new capabilities, however, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies may need to update their own systems to be able to capture the data, forward it to the FBI and search against the nationwide database. "Most booking stations are starting to gather all of the modalities — fingerprints, palm, and face and iris," says Jon Kevin Reid, assistant section chief in the CJIS division. But many regional and local law enforcement systems don’t yet capture all of that information, and will need to upgrade their own systems to reap the benefits from the new system. The current database, the FBI’s Integrated Automated Fingerprint ID System (IAFIS), includes information on 135 million criminals and terrorists, as well as civil servants and other citizens who work in "positions of trust." Since its launch in 2008, the $1.2 billion Next Generation Identification (NGI) project has been […]

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Connecticut Panel Recommends New School Safety Standards

Posted by dtaitano 9:27 pm Categories: Campus Security. Tags: , , , , .
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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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Review: Dropcam Video Monitoring Camera

Posted by dtaitano 9:23 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Residential. Tags: , , .

If you want to set up a home monitoring camera but don’t want to run wiring or waste time configuring a system, there’s a product now available to Canadians that makes video surveillance simple. Dropcam is a small, cellphone-sized video monitoring camera that can rest on its stand or be mounted to a wall. It draws power from a USB cable plugged into a wall outlet and transmits video wirelessly to the cloud over a WiFi Internet connection. I tried out Dropcam Pro, while a simpler Dropcam model also exists. Optically, the Pro’s camera captures surprisingly sharp images for something just designed to keep tabs on your home, kids or outdoor scenery. This is largely thanks to the six-element glass lens system (compared to plastic lenses) with a 130-degree field of view to capture 720p HD video. Dropcam also says the image sensor is twice as large as the one found in the company’s previous Dropcam HD camera, which helps in low-light conditions. There are eight infrared LEDs to improve night vision surveillance. Now, here’s how Dropcam is smart. Video is uploaded using what they say is bank-level encryption to the cloud. From any device with a web connection (or the iPhone/Android apps) you can log in to see the live video, and use the camera’s microphone and speaker to have a remote conversation. Dropcam also detects when there’s motion or an unusual sound, sending you a push notification on your iPhone or an email to alert you that […]

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L.A.’s Congressional Rep Waters Calls For Armed Police At Airports

Posted by dtaitano 9:19 pm Categories: Airports / Seaports / Railroads. Tags: , , .
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Los Angeles — In the wake of last month’s deadly shooting at Los Angeles International Airport , a local congresswoman has called for improvements to airport security, including the permanent assignment of armed police officers near passenger screening checkpoints. Rep. Maxine Waters , D-Los Angeles, also urged law enforcement officials to allow airport police to have access to all airport security cameras. "I believe these recommendations will play a vital role in ensuring that all travelers and airport employees are safe in our nation’s airports," said Waters, whose district includes LAX. Waters made the request on Thursday in a letter sent to John Pistole , head of the Transportation Security Administration , which is responsible for screening passengers at the nation’s commercial airports. In the Nov. 1 shooting, a gunman armed with an assault-style rifle entered Terminal 3 and shot his way through the screening area before he was shot and captured near the boarding gates. A TSA agent was killed and two other TSA officials as well as a schoolteacher were wounded. Paul Anthony Ciancia , 23, has been charged with murder and attempted murder in the attack. Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Airport Police Department removed armed officers from the checkpoints at LAX and added them to patrols, ending a policy that was put in place shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks. Critics of the decision, including former airport security officials, said the reassignment reduced the chances officers had of stopping the gunman. In addition, union […]

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Claire Davis Dies From Injuries In Arapahoe High School Shooting

Posted by dtaitano 9:12 pm Categories: Campus Security. Tags: , , .
A steady stream of mourners pay their respects at a memorial outside Arapahoe High School in Centennial as news spread that Claire Davis died in the

A steady stream of mourners pay their respects at a memorial outside Arapahoe High School in Centennial as news spread that Claire Davis died in the Photo of Claire Davis. Provided by Arapahoe County Sheriff Claire Davis, the 17-year-old who was shot in the head during the Dec. 13 shooting at Arapahoe High School, died Saturday afternoon with her family at her side. The high school senior died at 4:29 p.m. at Littleton Adventist Hospital after eight days on life support. As the news of her death spread, the memorial at the school glowed from freshly lit candles, and more and more visitors gathered in subfreezing temperatures and light snow to say goodbye to Claire. Allison Bruhn, a junior at Arapahoe, arrived Saturday evening just as she had the previous eight days. This time, she carried a poster from the school’s dance team, expressing the members’ love for Claire. Tears welled up in her eyes as she lit candles and hugged friends. "I’ve been coming every night and praying for an hour, praying that Claire would be OK, that she would get better," she said. "Our school loves Claire. She was such a nice and giving person." Shannon Wilhelm, her husband and her 5-year-old son, Deagan, placed flowers at the foot of the fence as snow flurries covered its crush of poster boards, photographs and written messages left by the community. The Wilhelms did not know Claire, but Shannon cried and held her son tightly in her arms. "Being […]

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Director of Security Job Description Example

Posted by dtaitano 9:05 pm Categories: Customer Implementations. Tags: , , .
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Climber_logo Full-Time — San Francisco, CAThe Security Director enables business success by executing Twitter’s Security Department worldwide strategies and services.  Responsibilities include identifying, evaluating and mitigating security risks in a manner that meets internal, compliance and regulatory requirements while executing company goals, policies and procedures.  The Director of Security should also be available during non-business hours to clarify matters of policy and procedures, as well as being on call to provide emergency assistance. Additional responsibilities also include administration of the access control system, security system components including closed-circuit television (CCTV), intrusion alarms, account security system, and special projects regarding access control.  Critical Results:   Develop, implement and manage global security strategies, processes and policies aligned with business goals and objectives to enhance corporate value and mitigate legal and reputational risk in five core strategic areas:   Employee and Asset Protection.  Deliver programs to protect employees and create safe and compliant work environments regionally, including managing employee travel protection program and providing protection for executive management as needed. Safeguard tangible and intangible assets by establishing measures to protect and reduce risk to physical, informational, financial, and intellectual property assets. Brand Protection.  Assist the building and protection of the company’s brands by providing investigative services and effective use of government agencies.  Business Continuity Planning. Provide for the effective prevention of and recovery from internal and external threats through business continuity planning.  Specific Responsibilities &Accountabilities:  * Identify goals and objectives consistent with corporate strategic plan and define metrics to measure overall performance * Lead regional network of internal security team and external security service vendors * Develop security and […]

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