Pelco Endura system and Spectra IV IP on watch at Ethiopian airport
Clovis, CA-based Pelco reports that Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia has chosen Pelco, Inc. by Schneider Electric as the provider for its digital video recording.
The new Endura video surveillance system will be used for security monitoring, as well as improving airport operation activities, the company notes.
From Government Security News, December 31, 2009
Allston-Brighton(MA): A $5 million Regional Intelligent Transportation Systems grant will help to further bolster traffic infrastructure citywide
A $5 million Regional Intelligent Transportation Systems grant will help to further bolster traffic infrastructure citywide. This project will result in 37 traffic management cameras located throughout the city, increasing the size and scope of the existing fiber optic network and upgrading equipment for the city’s Traffic Management Center.
From Allston-Brighton Political Notes, December 25, 2009
Local company gets $1.3M contract to serve Dayton airport
Matrix Systems Inc. provides electronic security and access-control systems for customers ranging from the Cincinnati and Miami airports to Texas A&M University and the Cleveland Clinic. But it took 30 years in business for the company to finally win a contract to serve Dayton International Airport in its hometown market.
From Dayton Daily News, December 24, 2009
Pennsylvania: Federal dollars will pay for Carlisle to receive video surveillance
The Borough of Carlisle, already set to go on a “road diet” next year, is getting ready to step in front of cameras, too.
Congress recently approved $200,000 for a borough public safety video surveillance project, giving Carlisle federal money to place security cameras downtown.
From PennLLive.cm, December 20, 2009
Seoul Subway Deploying Real-Time, Mobile Wireless Video Surveillance
South Korea is about to launch a wireless video network in its subway system that will stream live video to train operators and managers—even when the trains are traveling 50 mph.
Workers install the Firetide wireless mesh network in the Seoul subway.
The Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (SMRT) began investigating real-time wireless video surveillance systems following the death of 198 people in an arson fire in 2003 in a subway in the city of Daegu.
From Government Video, December 17, 2009
VISLINK Provides Complete Surveillance System for São Paulo Police and Fire
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and the seventh-largest in the world. Now its Paulo Police and Fire Department is Mobile Network Centric Solution (MNCS) from VISLINK to provide secure communications.
The all-digital system uses both airborne and ground assets in a multi-point-to-point microwave configuration.
From Government Video, December 17, 2009
Australia: Million-dollar surveillance system for Port of Brisbane
NICTA, the nation's ICT research centre of excellence, will receive $A1.01 million of Federal money over two years to develop an advanced video surveillance system for the Port of Brisbane.
The idea is that the system will serve as a demonstrator for other locations.
From ITWire Australia, December 16, 2009
NYC, Washington and Boston lead the FY 2010 list of transit security grant recipients
The Department of Homeland Security has announced the allocations of its transportation security grants in fiscal year 2010, with the top five places garnered by the New York City / Northern New Jersey region ($110.6 million); the National Capital Region ($29.4 million); the Boston area ($22 million); San Francisco Bay Area ($19.9 million); and Chicago area ($17 million).
From Government Security News, December 14, 2009
Hazelton, PA : Cameras elsewhere said to cut crime
While no formal studies have been done, it appears that a video surveillance system is responsible for a decrease in criminal activities in Lancaster.
Hazleton officials believe such a system could do the same for the city, and are hopeful that an application for $2 million in state funds for a surveillance project will be approved. Members of the newly formed A Safer Hazleton nonprofit organization are handling the grant application.
From Standards Speaker, December 13, 2009
The ins and outs of video in mass transit
In today’s litigious world, having a video surveillance system for your mass transit environment, designed to protect passengers and employees, as well as provide forensic evidence against potential lawsuits, can save more money than it costs. This was just one of many messages conveyed during the “Public Transit: Securing Mobile and Fixed Assets” webcast hosted by Security Director News and Security Systems News on Dec. 10.
From Security Director News, December 12, 2009
