Video Surveillance


More Than a Set of Eyes

More Than a Set of Eyes

The technology behind today’s optical sensors and lenses has come a long way in trying to mimic some of the hallmark characteristics of the human visual system.

  • By Paul Kong
  • Feb 01, 2019
West Virginia City Considering Installation of New Security Cameras

West Virginia City Considering Installation of New Security Cameras

West Virginia city looks to install security cameras in places where power is limited.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 29, 2019
Over 40 Agencies Provide Security for Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta

Over 40 Agencies Provide Security for Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta

A Joint Operations Center has been created for more efficient communication and security as fans defend on Atlanta for the annual Super Bowl game.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 29, 2019
Hackers Hijack Nest Security Camera, Issue False Missile Attack Warning

Hackers Hijack Nest Security Camera, Issue False Missile Attack Warning

The problem is more about compromised and reused passwords than Nest's security, specifically.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • Jan 28, 2019
New York Counties Install Cameras Designed to Capture License Plates

New York Counties Install Cameras Designed to Capture License Plates

New York police departments install cameras along popular routes to record license plates.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 25, 2019
Alabama Parks Get Security Improvements

Alabama Parks Get Security Improvements

ecognition in GovSec, our government security print publication published by Security Today

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 23, 2019
Chicago Transit Authority Upgrades Security Cameras Following Crime Spike

Chicago Transit Authority Upgrades Security Cameras Following Crime Spike

A significant increase in crime surrounding Chicago's rail system leads to upgraded surveillance cameras.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 22, 2019
North Carolina City Adds Over 150 Cameras to Boost Security

North Carolina City Adds Over 150 Cameras to Boost Security

Greenville police have increased their security cameras by 54 percent.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 22, 2019


Investigation: Ring Employees Allegedly Accessed Users

Investigation: Ring Employees Allegedly Accessed Users' Security Camera Footage

An investigation published by The Intercept found that some Ring employees were giving access to users' security camera feeds.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 14, 2019
North Carolina Library Defends Decision to Install Cameras in Bathrooms

North Carolina Library Defends Decision to Install Cameras in Bathroom

Rocky Mount Library says the cameras in the bathroom are a matter of security.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 11, 2019
Washington State Police Department Recruit Private Surveillance Cameras to Fight Crime

Washington State Police Department Recruit Private Surveillance Cameras to Fight Crime

Renton Police are asking the public to register their surveillance cameras to increase the likelihood of solved crimes.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 19, 2018
Tennessee Courthouses See Security Boost Thanks to New Funding

Tennessee Courthouses See Security Boost Thanks to New Funding

Courthouses in Tennessee will receive funding to increase security.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 17, 2018
Indiana County Implements Surveillance Camera Program

Indiana County Implements Surveillance Camera Program

Project Guardian is funded by money seized from drug dealers. Schalk believes the program will help deter criminals and prevent illicit activity in the county’s parks.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • Dec 14, 2018
Massachusetts Police Ask Residents to Share Security Camera Footage

Massachusetts Police Ask Residents to Share Security Camera Footage

After a resident has registered with the department, Brookline Police will only ask to see their video footage if the department is investigating specific crimes that took place in the resident’s neighborhood.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • Dec 12, 2018
Bug Found in Surveillance Cameras Makes Feeds Vulnerable

Bug Found in Surveillance Cameras Makes Feeds Vulnerable

Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability which can be used to completely compromise Nuuo surveillance cameras and feeds.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 11, 2018
California Police Department Adds Portable Security Cameras

California Police Department Adds Portable Security Cameras

The Redding Police Department is purchasing two portable security cameras to help protect property and prevent crime.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • Dec 07, 2018
New Orleans

One Year Later: New Orleans' Real-Time Crime Center

New Orleans' Real-Time Crime Center has helped to solve numerous crimes over the last year.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Dec 06, 2018
Watch for New Trends

Watch for New Trends

What technology and industry trends should you keep an eye out for to stay ahead of the pack? In short, complex analytics are growing hotter which is made possible by the trend towards GPU co-processing.

  • By Brian Carle
  • Dec 01, 2018
Securing High-End Retail Stores

Securing High-End Retail Stores

It’s no secret Americans like to shop online. A marketing survey showed 40 percent of U.S. internet users made purchases several times a month in 2017.

  • By Dana Pruiett
  • Dec 01, 2018
California City Adds Surveillance Cameras to Park

California City Adds Surveillance Cameras to Park

The cameras are expected to cost about $30,000 and will be installed in about three months.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 30, 2018

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