Video Surveillance - Articles - Page 131

Utilizing Lighting and Analytics for Improved Surveillance Upgrades

It's "Lights, Camera, Action-Analytics!" in the theater of surveillance.

October 11, 2016

All Hollywood blockbusters capture images in an action-oriented environment and use those images to tell a story. In the Theater of Surveillance, deployment of new technologies in lights, cameras and action-analytics produce blockbuster results, improving safety and security for people and property.

NYC Bridges and Tunnels Getting Facial Recognition Technology

October 7, 2016

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a plan to revamp New York City’s bridges and tunnels, including equipping 10 bridges and tunnels leading into the city with facial recognition and license plate reading technology.

Study Says Body-Worn Cameras Reduce Complaints Against Police

October 7, 2016

Results from research at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology show that the use by officers of body-worn cameras is associated with a 93% reduction in citizen complaints against police.

A Clearer View of 4K Video Surveillance

Off the tradeshow floor, what can 4K surveillance solutions do for the security enterprise?

Claire Meyer

October 1, 2016

Fresh off the tradeshow floor at ASIS International’s 2016 Seminar & Exhibits, Security editors and industry leaders saw a fresh wave of 4K technology and ultra-HD surveillance solutions.

DOJ Awards $20 Million to Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Programs

September 27, 2016

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced awards totaling more than $20 million to 106 state, city, tribal and municipal law enforcement agencies to establish and enhance law enforcement body-worn camera programs across the U.S.

Airports Increasingly Invest in Security Technology

September 27, 2016

Airports are placing a higher priority on IT investments for passenger and airport security with 50% rating it a high priority, up from 37% last year.

Fredrik Nilsson of Axis Communications to Receive SIA Lippert Award

September 22, 2016

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the selection of Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President, Americas, Axis Communications Inc., to receive the 2016 George R. Lippert Memorial Award.

Government Officials Optimistic About Benefits of Smart Cities

September 16, 2016

Government officials have favorable expectations for the benefits and value that smart cities solutions will deliver.

10 Factors for Choosing a New VMS Solution

Ken LaMarca

September 10, 2016

Video surveillance technology is a powerful tool, and managing the data it creates is the key function of a video management solution (VMS). If you're investing in a new VMS solution, carefully consider these 10 criteria when evaluating your options.

In Tough Environments, Security Gets More Resilient

How tough can it get? Deep in snow tough. Egg-cooking hot. Salty-dog environments near the sea. How rugged are your security solutions?

Bill Zalud

September 1, 2016

It can get tough out there. Common challenges include limited visibility due to illumination problems or environmental factors, as well as vibration and background noise with video solutions.