Tag: Video Surveillance: Page 14

Technology

NYPD Boss: 3,000 Cameras Will Help Secure World Trade Center

Addressing concerns that security measures on the project would be "Draconian," Kelly wrote that he would make no apologies for the measures because the site "remains a prime target of our enemies."

December 5, 2010

Patrol

Deputy Walks In On Robbery In Progress

A suspect enters a San Dimas (Calif.) convenience market on Dec. 9, 2009 and purchases a few items so that the clerk opens the register drawer. He then removes a semi-auto pistol from his pocket. The clerk hits their silent alarm and a few moments later a LASD deputy walks in, but doesn't see the customer's left hand. The suspect, about 12 feet from the deputy, looks right into her eyes and instead of shooting her, slips his gun back into his pocket and casually walks out.

December 2, 2010

Technology

L.A. Sheriff's Deputies To Stream Live Camera Feeds In Cruisers

A retired deputy has partnered with the Industry Chamber of Commerce to launch a test program that will put access to live cameras, floor plans and a business-controlled database in squad cars patrolling Industry.

November 18, 2010

Technology

Zistos Introduces Through-the-Wall Video System

The Through-the-Wall (TTW) video camera kit from Zistos Corp. contains tools that allow the operator to view into a room from an adjacent room through the common wall, when paired with the WalkAbout portable video system.

November 16, 2010

Technology

Video Network Brings Real-Time Data to Pursuing Officers

The Gardena (Calif.) PD is the latest to implement a wireless surveillance camera network to help identify suspects and vehicles in city facilities, parks and public thoroughfares.

November 10, 2010

Technology

Alabama City's HD Surveillance System Drops Crime Reporting 75 Percent

A citywide HD system connecting the Selma PD and the Selma Housing Authority offers greater surveillance coverage across the municipality. Since installing the system, Selma has seen a reduction in criminal activity at GWC—crime reporting has fallen from 40 to less than 10 incidents per week.

September 14, 2010

Patrol

Oklahoma Cop Shooting Suspects Accidentally Confess On Camera

Video surveillance cameras captured three arrestees discussing their ambush of Oklahoma City PD's Katie Lawson in Spanish in an interrogation room, while being recorded by cameras and watched by a bilingual detective.

August 30, 2010

Patrol

Zistos Introduces New HD Pole Camera

Zistos Corp., a leading manufacturer of body-worn, portable pole camera systems, has introduced the HD Pole Camera Inspection System (HD-A9)-a full 1080P HD, battery-powered system that utilizes core technology developed by Panasonic. It features a 12x optical zoom and digital recorder, a triple sensor, 3 megapixel camera head (with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080), a built-in 2-channel microphone, and a range of advanced tuning functions.

August 24, 2010

Special Units

Risk Management

Things are not technologically stagnant in the SWAT community. New versions of the tried and true, as well as innovative uses of modern mechanisms, simultaneously bring SWAT teams closer to suspects in the safest way possible and bring situations to safer conclusions.

August 19, 2010

Patrol

Denver Settles Use-of-Force Claim From Nightclub Arrest

DeHerrera is calling for the firing of the officers, who he claims filed a false report. An independent monitor had argued that the officers used excessive force.

August 15, 2010

Patrol

Denver PD's Rough Nightclub Arrest

Denver PD has settled a lawsuit stemming from the rough arrest in April 2009 of a 24-year-old man outside a city nightclub. An independent monitor sided with the man's claim that officers used excessive force. The video is an ABC News report that includes interviews with the two men on Good Morning America.

August 15, 2010

Technology

ICOP Partners With General Dynamics Itronix

The ICOP products, combined with the General Dynamics notebook, will provide high-quality video and audio to help officers and first responders mitigate risks, reduce losses and improve safety and security in the line of duty, according to a joint announcement.

June 30, 2010