Although CCTV systems are typically associated to the idea of safety, the truth of the matter is that, when these surveillance solutions don’t offer a sufficiently high level of security, they can be used for a variety of illegal purposes.
The Renfrewshire council, near Glasgow, has just revealed plans to overhaul its entire CCTV surveillance system, with the future £1.3m investment going towards upgrading systems which focus on the town centres of Paisley, Johnstone and
UK police develops mobile safety camera education programme
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The North Yorkshire police force has decided to offer motorists a chance to quiz officers on the use of mobile surveillance cameras, which have caught an astounding 26,000 motorists speeding during their 20-month trial period, a news report reveals
CCTV cameras boost public’s safety perception, but lack effectiveness in crime fighting
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CCTV surveillance cameras offer an increased level of confidence and security for most members of the general public, but, unfortunately, they’re not equally effective in actually providing relevant information that could lead to the apprehension of offenders, a new
World’s fastest facial recognition solution for video surveillance applications revealed
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Ultra-fast facial recognition is likely to become an extremely important requirement for the future public CCTV surveillance systems, and now, a company called Herta Security announced the launch of what they claim to be the world’s fastest solution of this type.
Scientists develop “bug eye” cameras that records 180-degree videos
Comments Off on Scientists develop “bug eye” cameras that records 180-degree videos CCTV camera networks might be set for a significant revolution, since researchers at the University of Illinois in the US have developed a new type of camera based on a concept borrowed from insects.
Suicide prevention CCTV systems to be installed on Glasgow bridges
Comments Off on Suicide prevention CCTV systems to be installed on Glasgow bridges The primary purpose of any CCTV system is to ensure a higher level of public safety by deterring crime, but it seems that public authorities in Glasgow are considering a new approach to this concept, since they’re planning to implement a new smart surveillance system designed to actually prevent suicides across the city.
Forest Gate Hotel in Newham, London, set to install CCTV for tackling anti-social behaviour
Comments Off on Forest Gate Hotel in Newham, London, set to install CCTV for tackling anti-social behaviour Owners of the Forest Gate Hotel, located on Godwin Road, Newham, London, have been ordered by the local council to install a CCTV surveillance system in order to tackle the numerous drugs and violence issues generated around it.
Town of Grays in Thurrock, Essex, to boost police presence, surveillance
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The town of Grays in Thurrock, Essex, has gotten its own dedicated policing team, meant to help in the crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour, a news repor
CCTV proves crucial in finding Boston Marathon bombing suspects
Comments Off on CCTV proves crucial in finding Boston Marathon bombing suspects The Boston Marathon bombings took the whole world by surprise, and prompted the United States authorities to start a huge investigation and security operation in order to find the persons responsible for the three deaths and numerous injuries that resulted following this terror attack.