Security Imaging News

Report Questions Locations of Chicago Red Light Cameras

Video Surveillance — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

A new report from Chicago's inspector general finds safety might not be the city's main goal when picking the locations of red light cameras.

Lancaster, PA Wants Residents to ‘Adopt a Camera’

Video Surveillance — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The Lancaster. Pa. Community Safety Coalition is embarking on an "Adopt-A-Camera" campaign to raise funds that will help pay for the coalition's 161 surveillance cameras deployed around the city.

Alabama police look to drones to monitor college campus

Video Surveillance — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The University of Alabama at Huntsville will use unmanned aerial devices to help police monitor, and supposedly protect, students on campus.

Understanding the DIY Security Trend

Video Surveillance — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

When know-how information, or knowledge, is scarce, customers overcome it by doing it themselves.

Device Will Detect Domestic Drones

Video Surveillance — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

A Washington, D.C.-based engineer is working on the "Drone Shield" that might be able to send you text and email alerts that let you know when a drone is nearby.

SIA Subcommittee Seeks to Overcome Perimeter Security Language Barriers

Video Surveillance — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

A new SIA subcommittee seeks to educate end users on perimeter security requirements and best practices, especially for video detection.

Boston Police Chief Wants Drones for 2014 Boston Marathon

Video Surveillance — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said that surveillance drones could play a role in providing security at next year's Boston Marathon.

Easing Migration and Saving Money with Ethernet Adapters

Video Surveillance — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:48:00 +0000

The migration from analog infrastructure to networked systems continues to gain traction at a rapid pace given all the inherent benefits networked technology provides for video surveillance and security applications.

Panasonic to Showcase Industry’s Most Comprehensive Security Technologies and Solutions at ISC West 2013

Press Release — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:54:54 +0000

Exhibit to Include Innovative New Full HD Products, New Technology Demos and Mobile Security Control Room Solution for Remote Access

The Economics of New Smart Thermal Cameras

Video Surveillance — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:13:00 +0000

Thermal video analytic cameras are rapidly becoming the new standard for securing outdoor assets. Now that smart thermal camera prices have fallen below the $5,000 MSRP price barrier, one of the most fundamental security functions – theft prevention – can now be addressed economically using sophisticated thermal camera solutions.

How to Use Surveillance beyond the Security Department

Video Surveillance — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:09:14 +0000

In any organization, large or small, physical security situational awareness and management is a mission-critical operational practice.

Brightening the Night with Day/Night Cameras

Video Surveillance — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Ain’t it funny how the night moves. When you just don’t seem to have as much to lose.

Adjusting from Analog to IP Casino Surveillance

Video Surveillance — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:01:00 +0000

In our experience of designing and building IP systems for the gaming market, we have learned that – along with technology changes – transitioning to IP surveillance involves a multi-faceted adjustment in how surveillance departments operate.

Milford, CT Housing Authority Improves Quality of Life with Megapixel Surveillance

Video Surveillance — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The Milford (CT) Redevelopment and Housing Partnership is successfully using IQinVision HD megapixel cameras to improve quality of life, increase safety, and streamline administration throughout their extensive housing projects.

Journalism Students Learning How to Fly Drones

Video Surveillance — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Students at the University of Missouri Journalism School, in Columbia, Mo., are now taking courses how to use drones to report stories.

Journalism Students Learning How to Fly Drones

Video Surveillance — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Students at the University of Missouri Journalism School, in Columbia, Mo., are now taking courses how to use drones to report stories.

Axis Announces Indoor Vandal-Resistant PTZ Domes for Overview Surveillance of Public Areas

Press Release — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:13:52 +0000

Vandal-resistant AXIS M50-V cameras provide an affordable and robust solution ideal for indoor surveillance to efficiently identify potential threats

Casino Scammer Uses Hijacked Security Cameras to Win $32 Million

Video Surveillance — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

A foreign gambler infiltrated Australia's biggest casino's surveillance system to spy on other player's cards and pulled off a USD 33 million fraud.

Syracuse Residents Take Initiative on Police Surveillance Funding

Video Surveillance — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Tired of waiting for city funding approval, residents are installing their own cameras or allotting neighborhood funds for additional police-run surveillance cameras in crime-ridden neighborhoods.

Updates in Video Management Software Highlight Scalability

Video Surveillance — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 +0000

It’s safe to say that the video management software products have begun the 2.0 era. This era is all about how big the software can scale, and each year the industry will announce the new “biggest” system thus far. Included in this 2.0 era are concepts like VSaaS and virtualization, which decouples the hardware limitations from the software scalability.

Four Aspects of a Winning VMS System

Video Surveillance — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Hold it. Don’t open that award envelope yet.

How Smart Thermal Cameras Protect Pipeline Infrastructure

Video Surveillance — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:16:24 +0000

There are millions of miles of oil and gas pipelines that are critical to the world economy. A lot depends on the safe and environmentally sound operation of networks of pipelines spanning long distances through remote areas and varied terrain.

Supreme Court Won’t Allow Challenges to Surveillance Law

Video Surveillance — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:00:00 +0000

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) cannot be challenged by Americans without proof that the law would directly affect them, the Supreme Court rules.

9 Ongoing Trends for Surveillance Analytics

Video Surveillance — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:30:00 +0000

The video analytics drums are beating louder these days. But now may finally be the time when technology advances, security-and-beyond enterprise-centric applications, IT’s big data notion and smarter systems integration are trending to real, cost-effective benefits.

Keeping New Video Analytics Simple

Video Surveillance — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:30:00 +0000

Over the past year big improvements in how to install, configure and operate video analytics were made that will enable the acceleration of growth in adoption of video analytics. As any technology matures, new features are added and capabilities increase.

Professor Offers $100 Reward for Finding Privacy-Compliant Camera

Video Surveillance — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Business-owned cameras in Canada must meet several privacy requirements, including posted signs indicating that the camera is filming, along with why and who to contact about the video.

LAPD Unveils Surveillance Cameras in West San Fernando Valley

Video Surveillance — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The LAPD has deployed 16 wireless cameras in the west San Fernando Valley to help identify criminals.

Germany to Ban Most Workplace Surveillance

Video Surveillance — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

With a new law, the German government wants to prevent employers from secretly videotaping their employees.

Y-cam Showcases Wide Range of Security Cameras at CES

Press Release — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:31:04 +0000

Debuting First-to-Market Outdoor Cloud Camera for the Home, Professional IP Models and Award-Winning BabyPing Smart Baby Monitor

Using Wireless Surveillance for Tough Applications

Video Surveillance — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:14:00 +0000

First of all, it is better to hard-wire security video, especially when it comes to megapixel cameras. But there are times, locations and missions where wireless makes the best sense.

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