CCTV Camera system on Yeadon High Street goes live

CCTV Camera system goes live on Yeadon High Street with 3 cameras monitoring 24 hrs a day.

As quoted by Coun Downes on www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk
“Several years ago we conducted a law and order survey of Otley and Yeadon. It showed very clearly that over 90 per cent of the respondents were in favour of a CCTV system.”

“Armed with this support I visited the control centre in south Leeds to reassure myself how Leedswatch operates the scheme.

“I was very keen to ensure that Yeadon had CCTV Cameras to improve public safety as many people said they felt unsafe on the High Street, particularly at night.

“I supported the scheme knowing that the images are monitored live and are recorded for evidence. However this is done in a way which is very secure and confidential.

“It was then that I asked colleagues to consider funding it from the Area Committee’s revenue funding. Once that had been agreed there was no looking back.”

The three cameras are installed at the top of the High Street near the roundabout, secondly at the bend halfway down High Street, and the last one at the bottom of High Street to cover the Town Hall and Library.

The CCTV Cameras are linked via fibre optic cables to the Leedswatch system that are monitored at the police area control.

Source: http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/newsroundup/display.var.2352549.0.yeadons_cctv_system_goes_live.php

 

CCTV Camera to “hear” and capture

How about a CCTV Camera with “Ears”? British scientists are developing a technology that facilitates a CCTV camera to “hear” a crime happening and turn around to capture the event.

The researchers are working on software that can recognise sounds such as breaking glass, shouting or crowds gathering, and prompt a CCTV Camera to swing towards the noise in 300 milliseconds – the same time it would take a person to turn their head if they heard someone scream. The software may eventually be able to identify words that suggest a crime is being committed.

Click here for more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/jun/24/ukcrime1

CCTV camera footage to track down chaos at the UEFA Cup final

Manchester & Glasgow police have launched a major investigation to hunt down spectators causing chaos in the Manchester city centre on the night of Final match of the UEFA cup.

Officers are forced to use CCTV cameras footage to identify those involved in the criminal activity on the 14^th May.

A spokesman said that the action continue for number of weeks and months and also be divided into phases including collecting evidence  viewing CCTV camera footage, identification of the suspects and compiling the evidence.

Detective Suprintendent Geoff Wessell, who is leading the investigation said that they were determined to trace down the responsible individuals for the disturbing scenes at the Final game of UEFA Cup at the Manchester city centre. They have collected a huge volume of CCTV camera footage and started the process of identifying the offenders and hoping to conclude the investigation at the earliest possible.

Source: http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk

Sony SSC-CD79P mini-dome

Vandal-resistant mini-dome camera designed for either indoor or outdoor use. Incorporates DynaView technology, providing clear images even in extreme high-contrast environments.

The SSC-CD79P is a vandal-resistant mini-dome camera designed for either indoor or outdoor use. The camera incorporates DynaView technology, providing clear images even in extreme high-contrast environments.

Features

• Wide Dynamic Range With DynaView Technology
• Powerful 3.6x Zoom, Vari-focal Lens
• Ruggedised Design
• Day/Night Function
• Flexible Power Operation

Benefits

• Wall or Ceiling-mountable/Easy Viewing-angle Adjustment
• Ball-Joint Lens Mount Technology
• Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
• Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW)/ATW Pro
• AC Line Lock/Internal Line Lock

Source: http://www.sourcesecurity.com/new-products/listing/1/product-profile/cctv/image-capture/domes/sony-ssc-cd79p.html

Dallmeier lanches VMC-1 “Eagle”

Dallmeier is set to revolutionise the market for video surveillance products. With the launch of VMC-1 “Eagle”, a top-class Video Management Centre has been developed which by far surpasses the performance of standard, industrially-manufactured keyboards. This product is modular in structure and high in flexiblity.

It is possible to position individual components as per the user preferences which is an added advantage to both right-handed and left-handed user.

Some key feature of this products are:

• Flexible positioning of the components (suited for right-handed and left-handed operators)
• Individual modules can be used as stand-alone devices.
• 6″ TFT monitor for picture display.
• 3 axis joystick.
• Plain, low-maintenance surface.
• Ergonomic operation thanks to intelligent design.
• Versatile uses possible due to its unique, high-quality style.

Source:

http://www.dallmeier-electronic.com/en/products-electronic/video-management/video-management-centre-vmc-1.html