February 8, 2008
Gulfport police eye surveillance cameras with gunfire recognition
The police department in Gulfport Mississippi is asking the city council to approve the purchase of a high-tech surveillance system that can automatically detect and react to the sound of gunfire. The surveillance solution combines digital security cameras with an acoustical sound recognition system that uses a chain of microphones. The cameras are designed to quickly zero in on anyone who has shot a gun. The aim of the system is to serve as a proactive crime-fighting tool.
When a gun is fired, sound sensors trigger the cameras and instantly alert the dispatch center with the location of the gunfire, along with live video of the scene. Officers on patrol can then view the footage on computers within their cruisers as they approach the area. This allows the officers to assess the situation and better prepare for potentially dangerous confrontations. It also gives them the ability to remotely monitor parts of the city when not physically present.
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Posted by Dan on February 8, 2008 10:36 PM | Comments (0)
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