Since deploying a thermal imaging camera system at its football stadium in June, California State University, Fresno, officials have apprehended several trespassers in 10 intrusion incidents.
Sometimes things just don’t smell right. Even if you’re not an expert, there’s a dollar figure that will give you pause and make you double check pricing.
Clearer pictures, higher intelligence, more intuitive interfaces, expanding applications, descending costs – these are just some of many compelling factors propelling video surveillance forward. A dozen top technology providers encapsulate where the market stands for 2011.
Recent technological advancements are bringing improved intrusion detection and hosted security capabilities to campuses. Helping drive the momentum is remote monitoring, smart sensors and new graphic user interfaces.
Improved range and reliability, along with comparatively low installation costs, are making wireless solutions more than just practical for hospital, school and university security projects.
Security measure can prevent theft of this equipment, which can cost thousands of dollars.
The recent spate of hospital security incidents highlight the need for increased vigilance by healthcare public safety personnel and non-security staff. Here’s how some security practitioners plan to protect their campuses this year.
Deploying layers of protection is a campus security best practice.
Although many skeptics believe that campuses can’t effectively integrate their public safety systems, the officials at the East Stroudsburg Area School District have demonstrated it can be achieved. With the help of an access control platform, the district has integrated its access control, video, intrusion, fire and HVAC systems.