Articles Tagged with ''city security''

San Francisco Seeks to Grow Outdoor Security Camera Program

May 4, 2018

In San Francisco, the Union Square Business Improvement District launched an outdoor security camera program in 2012, starting with six privately-owned cameras, and it has since raised more than $3 million in grant money and outfitted 40 property owners with cameras, extending the network to around 350 cameras that share footage with police.

Berkeley Votes to Strengthen Its Surveillance Approach

April 15, 2018

Officials would have a say in the policies that govern surveillance tools and would get annual reports on them – including what data was shared, with whom, where surveillance happened, whether complaints resulted, and information about costs and data breaches.

City Surveillance Market Surpasses $3 Billion, Driving Analytics Adoption

April 9, 2018

The global market for city surveillance equipment surpassed $3 billion in 2017, and it’s expected to grow at an average annual rate of 14.6 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report from IHS Markit.

Chicago to Leverage Ride-Share Fees for CTA Surveillance Upgrades

March 27, 2018

In February, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a plan to upgrade security cameras and add new ones at Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stations and bus turnarounds, which would be funded by a fee hike for Uber and Lyft ride-sharing services.

Citigraf

Collates Security Data for Interagency Collaboration

March 1, 2018

A decision support system featuring a powerful correlation and analytics engine that detects and displays relevant information from disparate systems for interagency collaboration.

Smarter City Security: Mapping the Path to Success

Through partnerships, grant competitions and technology, cities nationwide are utilizing security to push their economies and quality of life forward.

August 1, 2016

A few months ago, cities around the world anxiously awaited for the results of the Global Cities Index, which identifies the world’s top 125 cities on the basis of their ability to attract and retain global capital, people and ideas, as well as sustain that performance in the long term.

Leveraging Surveillance Technologies for Safer Cities

Most U.S. cities are currently experiencing historic lows in crime rates.

Bob Liscouski

September 1, 2014

Safe City initiatives typically start with the integration of security video. In most cases the cameras are operated by the police department or other local government entities such as Departments of Transportation, or Emergency Operations Centers.

Study: Cities are Safer than Rural Areas

July 23, 2013

Unintentional injuries, especially car crashes or falls, are much more common in rural areas than cities, giving the metropolises a statistical edge when it comes to safety.

Miami Commission Plans Ban for Storefront Security Shutters

June 12, 2013

The metal shutters or screens protect businesses from theft, say local business owners, but the Miami City Commissioner says they're an eyesore that deter pedestrian traffic.

Most Dangerous US Neighborhoods Found in Smaller Cities, Suburbs

May 3, 2013

Four of the top 10 most dangerous neighborhoods are located in Detroit, where there is a high number of vacant residences and empty lots.

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