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March 16, 2007
Can Security Cameras Curtail Bullying?
Scottish school officials have decided that CCTV systems aboard school buses may be the most effective way to prevent the rampant bullying problem that currently plagues the bus system. 22 out of 30 - that's nearly 3/4 - of Scottish school districts have reported that bullying on school buses is a significant problem. Bus attendants don't have much authority, they say, making buses a hotbed for bullying and unfair treatment. This is the first time that bullying has been targeted beyond school grounds, and parents and anti-bullying groups hope that this extra security will help prevent bullying and help identify abusive children.
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Posted By Jennifer on March 16, 2007 4:21 PM | Comments (0)
April 10, 2007
Security Cameras in UK get technology-mandated update
Concerns over footage quality of public CCTV cameras in Britain has mounted a huge campaign for an overhaul of the current surveillance system. Officials want to unify the current CCTV networks - piecemeal combinations of different technologies and quality - to create a new, uniform system with the capability to produce evidence-quality footage for official investigations.
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Posted By Jennifer on April 10, 2007 4:50 PM | Comments (0)
April 16, 2007
Surveillance catches thieves by listening in
Retailers, especially in high-risk areas like convenience stores and banks, have long relied on video surveillance for investigation into the crimes that occur. Clear footage of a bank robber or convenience store vandal can help law enforcement identify and prosecute a criminal, but it's often a difficult process to seek out the criminal after the crime has occurred. Not so at a pawn shop in Broward County, Florida - where an alarm company monitor was able to hear two bystanders in the store talk about escape plans - plans for after they robbed the store!
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Posted By Jennifer on April 16, 2007 4:51 PM | Comments (0)
April 27, 2007
Davenport police take municipal surveillance to the next level
So chances are you have seen a camera mounted atop a traffic signal in your town. They're pretty widespread and a popular method of keeping speeders and runners of red lights in check, and an effective way of raising funds through tickets. It's also pretty likely that the police department in your hometown has surveillance cameras mounted on the dashboards of their cruisers - the cameras help protect both the officers and the people they pull over and arrest, and can also provide valuable evidence during prosecution. Davenport, Iowa police and city officials recently announced a plan to boost municipal surveillance cameras to add additional street cameras and also network in a system of portable cameras for police car
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Posted By Jennifer on April 27, 2007 4:53 PM | Comments (0)
June 21, 2007
Extreme CCTV surveillance cameras to protect critical Vancouver, BC infrastructure
When was the last time you thought about where your power came from? What about your gas? The water that comes out of your shower every morning? Maybe it was yesterday, or this morning, or maybe you've never thought about it before. We take infrastructure - the network of vital services like electricity, power, water and gas - for granted. Paradoxically, however, power plants and water treatment facilities, as well as other infrastructure elements like train stations, highways and ports, are susceptible for the same reason.
Posted By Jennifer on June 21, 2007 5:15 PM | Comments (0)
July 6, 2007
Kids and cops synch up in integrated surveillance system
Students at Bishop Brossart High School in Alexandria, KY can look forward to an improved security system this fall - one that includes the 14-member Alexandria Police Department. Under a new test system, security cameras in Bishop Brossart's hallways and cafeterias will be accessible to police surveillance monitors. It's a test drive of a preventative program that is focused on student safety. Officers will be able to view surveillance footage from public areas at the school at any time, allowing them to respond quickly to any potential issues. Although the possibility of a serious problem is rare in this small town, this program, which will expand to neighboring elementary and middle schools if successful, could be a landmark model for other, larger schools, around the country in the future.
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Posted By Jennifer on July 6, 2007 5:30 PM | Comments (0)
July 9, 2007
El Cerrito businesses to go for IP video
Businesses located in the East Bay town of El Cerrito will be installing IP video cameras under a new police initiative, in an attempt to strengthen crime fighting and encourage safety in local commerce. The initiative, spearheaded by El Cerrito police chief Scott Kirkland, will require nearly every business in the town to install a system of digital security cameras. El Cerrito's high crime and murder rate have made this new law appealing to law enforcement, and new developments in IP video technology have made crime fighting, crime deterrence and criminal investigations easier.
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Posted By Jennifer on July 9, 2007 5:31 PM | Comments (0)
September 28, 2007
Axis announces Active Tampering Alarm Technology at ASIS 2007
One of the biggest risks for surveillance cameras is tampering - any type of foul play with a security camera could prevent it from keeping a building secure, preventing crime and protecting employees and customers. Axis has unveiled a new network camera technology which will hopefully reduce the risks and consequences of disturbing security cameras (whether the disturbance be intentional or unintentional).
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Posted By Jennifer on September 28, 2007 5:41 PM | Comments (0)
November 19, 2007
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania tests out its law enforcement surveillance camera system
At the beginning, video surveillance systems for public law enforcement were limited to large cities like New York and Chicago. But things are changing. In medium-sized cities and towns across America, surveillance systems are helping law enforcement officials to capture criminals, monitor weather conditions and more. Now Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, once the location of Babe Ruth’s record-breaking home run, has introduced its own video surveillance system. It may not be a big city, but approximately 42,500 people call it home, and according to local law enforcement, that’s big enough to warrant an advanced surveillance system like Chicago’s.
Posted By Jennifer on November 19, 2007 11:44 PM | Comments (0)
January 7, 2008
D-Link highlights new video surveillance technologies at CES
D-Link has announced that it will be revealing exciting new video surveillance technologies this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Already known for its high tech security cameras and networking products, D-Links' new home security products integrate the company's networking prowess with cutting edge IP surveillance, aiming to bring IP cameras and networking to businesses everywhere.
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Posted By Jennifer on January 7, 2008 5:03 PM | Comments (0)
February 4, 2008
France employs increased video surveillance to fight terrorists and gang violence
The French government plans to triple the number of video surveillance cameras by 2009 in a renewed effort to prevent terrorist attacks and street violence in urban areas. Right now, there are approximately 340,000 video cameras to keep watch in all of France, which will increase to 100,000 if everything goes according to plan. According to Interior Minister Michele Alliot-Marie, the current number is not enough. She attributes the prevention of a recent attempt at a London terrorist attack to their video surveillance system, which, she told Le Monde, is "ten times more developed than ours."
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Posted By Jennifer on February 4, 2008 10:50 PM | Comments (0)
March 4, 2008
Indianapolis adds public security cameras to boost security in dangerous neighborhoods
Municipal security cameras already dot the dense urban areas of Indianapolis, IN; in downtown areas and near public spaces. These cameras, installed with federal grants from the Department of Homeland Security, have helped police make expedient arrests and identify drug dealers and possible terrorists.
Based on their existing security program's success, city officials have announced a plan to expand the city's surveillance program outward to several rough neighborhoods and other residential areas - hoping that the cameras will prevent crime and other problems - like drug dealing - that have compromised security in several areas around town.
Over the next few weeks, 19 cameras will be installed in neighborhoods in urban Indianapolis. Police and other officials hope that, like the original 21 camera system, the new cameras will help actively deter crimes from happening and help identify criminals who do commit crimes in a camera's field of vision.
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Posted By Jennifer on March 4, 2008 5:56 PM | Comments (0)
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