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  1. CCTV systems help drive down crime levels in West Lindsey

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    The use of CCTV systems has had a positive effect in reducing crime across West Lindsey, a recent news report in the local newspapers has been able to suggest.

    The new figures show that 2,384 incidents were monitored across West Lindsey on council-owned CCTV cameras last year, while also completing 242 reviews for the police to provide evidential footage and support criminal prosecutions.

    Furthermore, 468 incidents were also detected by CCTV operators patrolling with the cameras, and 992 incidents were monitored by CCTV when someone called the police.

    Councillor Angela Lawrence, member champion for safeguarding at the council, said: “Our CCTV cameras provide monitored public space in locations across West Lindsey.

    “They are used in a number of ways to prevent and detect incidents of crime, public disorder, anti-social behaviour, theft and more. We regularly support police and our partners when searching for missing people, including those who may be vulnerable.

    “In addition we work closely with shops, as part of our Shop Watch Scheme, which monitored 765 incidents in the same year.

    “We use the latest CCTV technology to deliver high-quality surveillance that keeps people, property and our communities safe.”

    CCTV SURVEILLANCE – TOP UK SUPPLIER AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR OF DIGITAL CCTV SYSTEMS

    One of the key elements enabling Stoke-on-Trent City Council to reduce security costs was remote monitoring.

    At CCTV Surveillance, we can offer you this service. We have seen it save countless customers money just like the council due to less staff being needed on patrol and lower insurance costs.

    The CCTV Surveillance monitoring centre is staffed 24/7 all year round by highly trained operators, all of whom share a passion for security. They can take immediate action on the video footage that they are alerted to, either by using the intercom link to warn away offenders or calling the police and specified keyholders.

    Our top-range systems use the latest digital technology to provide real time viewing and control of cameras via a broadband connection. For further security and information gathering we can provide you with facial recognition software (including a revolutionary rapid deployment kit) and automatic number-plate recognition.

    We provide several other security services as well as remote monitoring, such as our System Takeover, where we can take on the time and responsibility of running and maintaining your existing security system for you. All of our CCTV systems can also integrate with our access control systems. For example, this could allow the automatic opening or barring of doors if a certain person is picked up on the cameras.

    If you are worried about the security of your premises, we can perform an in-depth assessment with a full spectrum penetration test which replicates real-life threats – everything from social engineering to lock picking and getting past alarms. We can also provide a smaller physical penetration-only test.

    If you want to reduce security costs today, please contact us on enquiries@cctv-surveillance.co.uk or ring 01480 223955.

  2. AI and deep learning among the top trends in video content analytics, experts reveal

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    Video analytics represents a staple feature in just about any modern video surveillance system and they are likely to become increasingly important moving forward as the solutions of choice for processing the huge volume of video data captured daily by millions of security cameras around the world.

    And in order to deal with this huge amount of information, video analytics software applications are increasingly turning to one of the hottest new technologies: artificial intelligence (AI).

    It is believed more and more retail businesses will start leveraging it for proactive, strategic planning to enhance the shopping experience, yielding higher sales and greater customer loyalty, while healthcare organisations addressing operational challenges like finding unauthorised people in restricted facility areas.

    Furthermore, transportation hubs will be able to leverage video analytics in order to improve passenger flow and municipalities will be able to proactively keep city streets safer.

    Despite misgivings among civil liberties groups (which can be assuaged by the industry), facial recognition will continue to be adopted in greater numbers, by a wider range of applications, in 2019, Trevor Matz, CEO, BriefCam, believes.

    “Facial recognition is big development that is here to stay,” he says. “Made possible by deep learning and AI technology, facial recognition can log you into your smartphone and identify your friends in your social media photos.

    “And as we think of video content analysis, facial recognition is playing an increasingly significant role. In 2019 we’ll see more law enforcement organisations using video analytics with facial recognition to solve incidents much faster and retailers immediately identify shoplifters.”

    CCTV SURVEILLANCE – EXPERTS IN DEPLOYING VIDEO ANALYTICS SOLUTIONS

    Video Analytics is the latest-generation development in the field of video surveillance solutions, designed to help customers further improve the overall effectiveness of their CCTV security solution.

    The system monitors video streams coming from analog, digital, or IP CCTV cameras in near real-time and automatically creates current security alerts when recognizing specific types of events and activities, prompting the operator to act.

    A Video Analytics solution can also be used for analysing historical data to identify specific incidents and patterns (forensic analysis).

    Using a Video Analytics system to automatically monitor camera video feeds and alert for events of interest enables superior efficiency and cost reductions by eliminating the need for manual work and helping operators notice and respond to threats sooner, rather than later.

    The Video Analytics solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance features specific applications for perimeter protection intrusion management, crowd management and situation indication, which facilitate extensive, highly complex surveillance operations and highlight crucial decision data in a very visible manner.

    Video Analytics is a very practical and effective solution that meets the needs of all stakeholders involved in the surveillance system’s operation, including operators, security officers, and corporate managers.

    If you would like to find out more about the Video Analytics solutions developed by CCTV Surveillance, please contact our sales team, they’ll be more than happy to answer all of your questions and queries.

  3. Integrated Access Control and CCTV Surveillance Systems can help bolster hotel security

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    Deploying integrated access control and CCTV surveillance systems is one sure fire way for hotels to improve their overall security, experts in the sector believe.

    An integrated solution has the potential to combine intrusion detection, video surveillance, and access control and because the majority of the individual components are compatible, the system can be implemented modularly.

    For hotels, an access control system denies unauthorised persons access to areas such as guest rooms and personnel areas, while a CCTV video surveillance system is a better solution for publicly accessible areas, such as the lobby, the reception area, or the conference area.

    Furthermore, advanced video analytics software systems are extremely useful to hotels as they can efficiently monitor publicly accessible, busy areas. Additionally, the system can automatically alert busy staff members when specific abnormal or suspicious behaviour is detected.

    Analytics are increasingly used to identify blacklisted people, using facial recognition software, as soon as they walk into the hotel.

    If hotels can evaluate a CCTV image in real-time, they can stop criminal activity from occurring on their grounds. Analytics are also being increasingly used to identify blacklisted people, using facial recognition software, as soon as they walk into the hotel.

    The database of unwanted people can be limited to the hotel itself, but can also be networked to include other hotels in the chain and even other hotels in a local area to increase protection. Analytics does not have to be limited to security though.

    The same analytics can be used to, for instance: identify VIPs as soon as they arrive, identify people with special needs as soon as they arrive and car park management, greatly improving the level of service that a hotel can provide to its key customers.

    CCTV Surveillance – specialising in deploying advanced access control system tailored to your specific requirements

    CCTV Surveillance employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

    The access control systems supplied by CCTV Surveillance also support an effective Fire Roll Call feature, which will enable employers to evacuate the personnel off the premises in a very orderly and clear manner, should a fire, explosion or some other type of catastrophe occur.

    If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by CCTV Surveillance, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just hit the contact button at the top of the screen, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

  4. CCTV systems’ market to grow at a CAGR of 15.7% until 2025, research suggests

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    The CCTV systems market is set for an impressive level of development over the next few years, as it’s estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.7% to 2025, a recent market research report has been able to suggest.

    According to a recent market report published by Research Report Insights titled “CCTV Camera Market by 2025”, the demand for CCTV Camera is expected to be driven by increasing security concerns and government regulations.

    CCTV Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is the use of video cameras to transmit signal to a specific place on a designated device. It may employ point to point (P2P), point to multipoint or mesh wireless links. Applicable for surveillance in areas that may need monitoring such as banks, casinos, airports, military installations and convenience stores. CCTV systems may operate continuously or only as required to monitor/capture a particular event.

    On the basis of technology, the market is segmented as Analog CCTV Camera, IP/Network CCTV Camera and HD CCTV Camera. Analog CCTV Camera segment accounted for highest market share and was valued at US$ 4,589.9 Mn in 2016.

    Moreover, advancements in high definition (HD) and megapixel cameras globally is going to contribute primarily to the growth of CCTV Camera market. IP/Network Camera segment is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 19.3% during the forecast period.

    CCTV SURVEILLANCE – TOP UK SUPPLIER AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR OF DIGITAL CCTV SYSTEMS

    One of the key elements enabling Stoke-on-Trent City Council to reduce security costs was remote monitoring.

    At CCTV Surveillance, we can offer you this service. We have seen it save countless customers money just like the council due to less staff being needed on patrol and lower insurance costs.

    The CCTV Surveillance monitoring centre is staffed 24/7 all year round by highly trained operators, all of whom share a passion for security. They can take immediate action on the video footage that they are alerted to, either by using the intercom link to warn away offenders or calling the police and specified keyholders.

    Our top-range systems use the latest digital technology to provide real time viewing and control of cameras via a broadband connection. For further security and information gathering we can provide you with facial recognition software (including a revolutionary rapid deployment kit) and automatic number-plate recognition.

    We provide several other security services as well as remote monitoring, such as our System Takeover, where we can take on the time and responsibility of running and maintaining your existing security system for you. All of our CCTV systems can also integrate with our access control systems. For example, this could allow the automatic opening or barring of doors if a certain person is picked up on the cameras.

    If you are worried about the security of your premises, we can perform an in-depth assessment with a full spectrum penetration test which replicates real-life threats – everything from social engineering to lock picking and getting past alarms. We can also provide a smaller physical penetration-only test.

    If you want to reduce security costs today, please contact us on enquiries@cctv-surveillance.co.uk or ring 01480 223955.

  5. Italian police force deploys facial recognition CCTV systems in an attempt to drive down crime

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    Italian police has started using a new facial recognition CCTV system that employs a database of over 16 million faces, a recent news report has been able to suggest.

    The Facial Recognition CCTV system was introduced last year following an 8-month testing phase and has already helped in the arrests of shoplifters and burglars across the country.

    It’s based on a database of 16 million mugshots, nine million of which belong to people who have been identified by the police only once, while the other seven million are of individuals who have been stopped repeatedly.

    In an official statement, the State police described the new system as a more advanced interface of AFIS, the automated fingerprint identification system that’s been in use for many years and which contains not only the fingerprints but also mugshots of suspects.

    “If before we could describe the physical appearance of a subject, identified by a picture, only by manually entering the written information into our database, now we can enter the picture itself into the system,” forensics department official Fabiola Mancone told national press agency ANSA.

    CCTV Surveillance – The experts in deploying Facial Recognition CCTV systems

    The Facial Recognition CCTV solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance dynamically compares images of individuals from incoming video streams against those stored in a predefined access control list and immediately sends alerts when a positive match occurs.

    The technology yields a very good level of performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. Moreover, it does not allow users to be impersonated using photographs.

    This biometric access control technology is the perfect solution to control the access to restricted security areas, especially since we’re talking about a completely automated system that requires very little interaction with the operator.

    Our Facial Recognition CCTV system can be easily integrated with existing ID management products and enables administrators to easily create Whitelists/Blacklists for specific areas, while subjects can be very easily enrolled from one or more photographs.

    The system fully supports runtime alarm management, is highly tunable (control based on time-frames, sequentially, etc) and even allows alarms to be exported to common formats (PDF, Excel) and remote devices (mobile, PDA, tablet, security control centre).

  6. CCTV surveillance camera system expenditure across Harrogate estimated at £408,000

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    The CCTV surveillance camera system expenditure for Harrogate last year was £408,000, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    Across England, councils spent £78 million on cameras in 2017-18. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government figures show that it is one area of spending that has gone up nationally since 2010.

    Harrogate Borough Council’s CCTV budget for the current financial year has been reduced to £235,000.

    The LGA’s Simon Blackburn said:

    “CCTV plays a vital role in protecting the public by dissuading crime and antisocial behaviour, assisting police officers on the ground and supporting prosecutions for offences ranging from fly-tipping and traffic violations to acts of theft, robbery and serious violence.

    “CCTV also reduces costs to the public purse as anyone caught committing an offence on camera is likely to plead guilty, saving time on trials.”

    CCTV SURVEILLANCE – TOP UK SUPPLIER AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR OF DIGITAL CCTV SYSTEMS

    One of the key elements enabling Stoke-on-Trent City Council to reduce security costs was remote monitoring.

    At CCTV Surveillance, we can offer you this service. We have seen it save countless customers money just like the council due to less staff being needed on patrol and lower insurance costs.

    The CCTV Surveillance monitoring centre is staffed 24/7 all year round by highly trained operators, all of whom share a passion for security. They can take immediate action on the video footage that they are alerted to, either by using the intercom link to warn away offenders or calling the police and specified keyholders.

    Our top-range systems use the latest digital technology to provide real time viewing and control of cameras via a broadband connection. For further security and information gathering we can provide you with facial recognition software (including a revolutionary rapid deployment kit) and automatic number-plate recognition.

    We provide several other security services as well as remote monitoring, such as our System Takeover, where we can take on the time and responsibility of running and maintaining your existing security system for you. All of our CCTV systems can also integrate with our access control systems. For example, this could allow the automatic opening or barring of doors if a certain person is picked up on the cameras.

    If you are worried about the security of your premises, we can perform an in-depth assessment with a full spectrum penetration test which replicates real-life threats – everything from social engineering to lock picking and getting past alarms. We can also provide a smaller physical penetration-only test.

    If you want to reduce security costs today, please contact us on enquiries@cctv-surveillance.co.uk or ring 01480 223955.

  7. Funds made available to improve CCTV systems across Shropshire

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    Funding amounting to £1 million is being made available to fund and improve CCTV systems across Shropshire, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    The funds have been put aside by West Mercia police and crime commissioner John Campion, who said improved quality of images would help the police catch more criminals, and would lead to people feeling safer.

    CCTV is not directly run by the police and the organisations which look after the systems, such as councils, will be able to apply through the Community Safety Partnership, for a slice of the funding.

    Systems upgraded or set up with the funding would see footage from across the region viewed remotely from a control room.

    CCTV SURVEILLANCE – TOP UK SUPPLIER AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR OF DIGITAL CCTV SYSTEMS

    One of the key elements enabling Stoke-on-Trent City Council to reduce security costs was remote monitoring.

    At CCTV Surveillance, we can offer you this service. We have seen it save countless customers money just like the council due to less staff being needed on patrol and lower insurance costs.

    The CCTV Surveillance monitoring centre is staffed 24/7 all year round by highly trained operators, all of whom share a passion for security. They can take immediate action on the video footage that they are alerted to, either by using the intercom link to warn away offenders or calling the police and specified keyholders.

    Our top-range systems use the latest digital technology to provide real time viewing and control of cameras via a broadband connection. For further security and information gathering we can provide you with facial recognition software (including a revolutionary rapid deployment kit) and automatic number-plate recognition.

    We provide several other security services as well as remote monitoring, such as our System Takeover, where we can take on the time and responsibility of running and maintaining your existing security system for you. All of our CCTV systems can also integrate with our access control systems. For example, this could allow the automatic opening or barring of doors if a certain person is picked up on the cameras.

    If you are worried about the security of your premises, we can perform an in-depth assessment with a full spectrum penetration test which replicates real-life threats – everything from social engineering to lock picking and getting past alarms. We can also provide a smaller physical penetration-only test.

    If you want to reduce security costs today, please contact us on enquiries@cctv-surveillance.co.uk or ring 01480 223955.

  8. Deploying CCTV systems to become compulsory in Scottish abattoirs

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    Installing CCTV camera systems will become mandatory across in all areas where livestock are present in abattoirs, under new legislation announced by the Scottish Government, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    About 80% of slaughterhouses in Scotland have installed CCTV voluntarily, but rural affairs minister Mairi Gougeon said the measures for these systems to become mandatory would be introduced into legislation later this year.

    The British Veterinary Association (BVA) said the move was a “huge win for animal health and welfare”.

    Melissa Donald, BVA Scottish branch president, said: “While it is positive that eight out of 10 Scottish abattoirs already have CCTV, introducing legislation ensures consistency across the board and will help to keep welfare standards high at all stages of the supply chain.

    “Official veterinarians in Scottish abattoirs will be able to use CCTV as a complement to their welfare monitoring and also have unrestricted access to footage so that they can identify and resolve any breaches in regulation effectively.”

    NFU Scotland welcomed the move, but said it would be seeking assurances from the Scottish government on the financial implications of installing CCTV, especially for smaller abattoirs.

    NFUS president Andrew McCornick said: “Scottish agriculture already adheres to some of the highest animal health and welfare standards and pride themselves on producing meat to the highest of quality because of it.”

    CCTV Surveillance – the go-to company for advanced CCTV monitoring solutions at an affordable price

    If you’re representing a public authority or you’re simply interested in installing a highly-secure, latest-generation, high-end CCTV video surveillance system, capable of delivering a high-definition, top-notch video recording and playback experience, then you should look no further than CCTV Surveillance, since our company delivers both the advanced products and the set of skills required to match the customer’s exact requirements, while also keeping well within the budget limits.

    Our latest-generation digital HD video cameras can be installed in virtually any location and offer very good quality, high-resolution images, even in low-light conditions. Moreover, the range of infra-red cameras we work with also enables great visibility during night-time, an increasingly popular feature within the CCTV segment.

    Plus, beside the actual cameras and infrastructure, our lineup also includes a range of digital video recording solutions and control software, designed to help users easily review CCTV footage, at the best possible quality.

    If you’d like to find out more about the range of products provided by CCTV Surveillance, just contact our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer all of your questions and queries.

  9. Facial recognition CCTV system to be deployed in Malaysia’s Penang state

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    A new facial recognition CCTV system will be deployed across the Malaysian state of Penang in a bid to detect criminals faster by enhancing the capabilities of the existing 767 CCTV cameras installed by the Penang City Council, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

    The system will be operated from the council’s CCTV control room, as well as the Penang police headquarters, chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said.

    “The monitoring via CCTVs is an initiative by the Penang state government to reduce crime, especially street crimes, in an effort to maintain the safety and well-being of the people,” said Chow.

    The police would upload the image of a criminal or wanted person to the system. If the system manages to track similar faces through any of the CCTV cameras, the authorities would immediately be alerted.

    CCTV Surveillance – The experts in deploying Facial Recognition CCTV systems

    The Facial Recognition CCTV solution supplied by CCTV Surveillance dynamically compares images of individuals from incoming video streams against those stored in a predefined access control list and immediately sends alerts when a positive match occurs.

    The technology yields a very good level of performance despite partial occlusions of the face, the use of glasses, scarves or caps, changes of facial expression, and moderate rotations of the face. Moreover, it does not allow users to be impersonated using photographs.

    This biometric access control technology is the perfect solution to control the access to restricted security areas, especially since we’re talking about a completely automated system that requires very little interaction with the operator.

    Our Facial Recognition CCTV system can be easily integrated with existing ID management products and enables administrators to easily create Whitelists/Blacklists for specific areas, while subjects can be very easily enrolled from one or more photographs.

    The system fully supports runtime alarm management, is highly tunable (control based on time-frames, sequentially, etc) and even allows alarms to be exported to common formats (PDF, Excel) and remote devices (mobile, PDA, tablet, security control centre).

  10. New CCTV cameras deployed in Milford Haven as part of a reinvestment in the CCTV surveillance system

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    A set of new CCTV cameras have been deployed in Milford Haven, as part of a reinvestment in the CCTV surveillance system, a news report in the local media can reveal.

    The four new cameras, centrally monitored at Dyfed-Powys Police Headquarters, are now live and recording.

    Milford Haven is the seventh town out of a planned 17 locations to benefit from the reinvestment project.

    Dafydd Llywelyn, Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “I am very pleased to be able to say that another town has benefited from my pledge to reinvest in CCTV. Two of my team were out and about in Milford Haven on the November 15 – as the new CCTV cameras were being installed – engaging with residents and business owners on my behalf.

    “The feedback received was very positive: The community feels much safer with the return of CCTV to the area. I look forward to seeing the project being delivered further again over the coming months.”

    CCTV SURVEILLANCE – TOP UK SUPPLIER AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR OF DIGITAL CCTV SYSTEMS

    One of the key elements enabling Stoke-on-Trent City Council to reduce security costs was remote monitoring.

    At CCTV Surveillance, we can offer you this service. We have seen it save countless customers money just like the council due to less staff being needed on patrol and lower insurance costs.

    The CCTV Surveillance monitoring centre is staffed 24/7 all year round by highly trained operators, all of whom share a passion for security. They can take immediate action on the video footage that they are alerted to, either by using the intercom link to warn away offenders or calling the police and specified keyholders.

    Our top-range systems use the latest digital technology to provide real time viewing and control of cameras via a broadband connection. For further security and information gathering we can provide you with facial recognition software (including a revolutionary rapid deployment kit) and automatic number-plate recognition.

    We provide several other security services as well as remote monitoring, such as our System Takeover, where we can take on the time and responsibility of running and maintaining your existing security system for you. All of our CCTV systems can also integrate with our access control systems. For example, this could allow the automatic opening or barring of doors if a certain person is picked up on the cameras.

    If you are worried about the security of your premises, we can perform an in-depth assessment with a full spectrum penetration test which replicates real-life threats – everything from social engineering to lock picking and getting past alarms. We can also provide a smaller physical penetration-only test.

    If you want to reduce security costs today, please contact us on enquiries@cctv-surveillance.co.uk or ring 01480 223955.