Tag: public safety
California governor announces contract to install 480 new cameras in Oakland
March 31, 2024SSN Staff
OAKLAND, Calif. – As part of several investments being made into public safety, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced a contract with Flock Safety to install a network of approximately 480 high-tech cameras in the City of Oakland and on state freeways in the East Bay.
In materials released to the public the governors office revealed that the camera network will use a patented technology that allows law enforcement agencies to identify vehicle attributes beyond license plate...
Mission Critical Partners celebrates its 15th anniversary
February 2, 2024SSN Staff
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Mission Critical Partners (MCP) has announced the 15th anniversary of its founding as a firm providing consulting and managed services to public safety, justice, and government organizations.
Since its 10th milestone anniversary, MCP said that it’s experienced impressive growth. Over the last five years, six acquisitions were made that greatly expanded the firm’s service portfolio and subject-matter expertise. Simultaneously, the firm’s roster of subject-matter...
'A groundbreaking leap forward' - i-PRO's new X Series turns non-AI network cameras into AI cameras
November 16, 2023SSN Staff
TOKYO – i-PRO, a provider of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced big news with its new line of artificial intelligence (AI) on-site learning cameras that turn non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices.
The new X Series enables users to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. With support for up to nine AI applications, i-PRO said it is the most powerful AI camera they’ve produced to date.
“The X Series...
PSA Network announces addition of i-PRO to technology partners
November 2, 2023SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo. – The PSA Network (PSA) has announced the addition of i-PRO, a provider of sensing solutions in the fields of security surveillance, public safety and medical imaging, for their technology partners.
i-PRO is known for developing and delivering products that incorporate various innovations that ‘extend human senses’ through imaging, intelligence and integration technology.
The PSA Network said that in the last year and a half, i-PRO has launched over...
Mesa Police Department launches state-of-the-art RTCC with Genetec solutions
October 30, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
MONTRÉAL – Genetec announced that the Mesa, Arizona Police Department (MPD) has launched a state-of-the-art real-time crime center (RTCC) based on Genetec Security Center, Genetec Citigraf, and Genetec Clearance.
According to the department, within the first 12 months of the opening of the RTCC, the MPD solved more than 930 felony and 640 misdemeanor cases and recovered over 268 stolen vehicles while expediting their emergency response, improving situational awareness, and building...
i-PRO brings latest security solutions to IACP
October 6, 2023SSN Staff
HOUSTON – i-PRO Americas, a global provider of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will demonstrate its latest range of security solutions for law enforcement professionals at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2023, booth 1127.
i-PRO’s portfolio of public safety and law enforcement solutions includes body-worn cameras, in-vehicle video systems, interview room video solutions, as well as on-premises and cloud-hosted digital evidence...
i-PRO Introduces new compact dome cameras with edge-AI
September 5, 2023SSN Staff
TOKYO – Surveillance and public safety solutions provider, i-PRO, announced 24 new compact dome camera models that offer wider scene coverage, vandal resistance, powerful edge-based AI analytics, and flexible deployment options.
The company said that the new models are available in 2MP and 4MP resolutions, with efficient designs that deliver the smallest compact domes and highest cybersecurity protection available. The X and S series models support up to two AI analytic apps, and as with...
AIC acquires Accel Protection and Technologies
August 18, 2023SSN Staff
BROUSSARD, La. – Public safety systems integrator American Integration Contractors (AIC) announced that it has acquired the assets of Accel Protection and Technologies (Accel), a community-focused systems integration firm.
In a release from the company, AIC said that combining with Accel brings together two strong Louisiana-based integrators with a long history of implementing complex technology projects. AIC said that together with Accel they’re better positioned to offer customers...
Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response announces 2023 board members
August 14, 2023SSN Staff
FRESNO, Calif. – The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organization promoting the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, just announced its new board president and secretary for the 2023-2024 term.
According to the PPVAR the president for the 2023-2024 term will be Mark McCall, the director of global Operations for IMMIX. The secretary role is set to be filled by Kristy Johnson, director of integrations at ADT.
McCall...
CISA conducts exercises with Washington Commanders to keep fans & athletes safe
July 27, 2023SSN Staff
LANDOVER, Md. – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently partnered with the Washington Commanders earlier this month to test response plans around hypothetical public safety incidents.
Working together they held the tabletop exercise which is the latest in a series of assessments and exercises designed to ensure the safety of events at FedExField. It brought together private sector partners and federal, state, and local first responders to discuss pre-incident...