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HRS works with OmniPerception and BAE Systems to develop further applications for 3D facial recognition technology
posted on 03/03/2010

BAE Systems has drafted in Human Recognition Systems (HRS) to help ‘fast forward’ 3D facial recognition technology that will vastly improve security in train stations and airports. The project will ultimately help police and security professionals to identify suspects on CCTV as they move quickly through public spaces, read their lip and speech patterns and build up a picture of their behaviour through multiple CCTV cameras. HRS is currently assisting facial biometric experts OmniPerception by enrolling the faces of over 250 Liverpool-based employees at its company HQ. The mass face enrolment trial, which consists of sitting on a revolving platform whilst hundreds of images are taken of faces from all angles, will help the 3D face recognition technology to identify known criminals just by the shape of their nose or cheekbone. During 2010, HRS will be working closely with OmniPerception and BAE Systems to develop further applications for the technology, including mass transit systems ... [more]

Opportunistic car thieves benefit from bad weather
posted on 26/02/2010

The snow recently proved a perfect blank canvas for Somerset Police after a bungling car thief left his tracks in the snow, leading police straight to where he lived. But Tracker warns that not all thieves are that foolish and urges motorists to take extra security measures as the bad weather is set to continue. Stuart Chapman, Police Relationship Manager comments; “While many motorists have enjoyed a snow day or two recently, thieves never take a break, so we urge drivers to remain vigilant at all times. It is tempting to leave the keys in the ignition and the engine running in order to quickly heat up the car or defrost the windows, but for opportunistic car thieves, this can act as a green light to steal your vehicle, particularly with the darker mornings and long dark nights of winter. We urge drivers to stay with their car at all times if the keys are in the ignition”. Tracker stolen vehicle recovery systems work like an electronic homing device. A covert transmitter is hidden in... [more]

AES International Corporation keeps the security equipment fully functional at U.S. Army installations across the globe
posted on 26/02/2010

AES International Corporation will subcontract under Siemens Government Services, Inc. to assist with the maintenance of Access Control Point (ACP) equipment at U.S. Army installations throughout the U.S. and abroad. In their role for this yearly multimillion dollar project, AES will provide preventative and corrective maintenance on GE Homeland Security products which detect traces of either explosives or narcotics. According to Rod Mertz, General Manager for AES International Corporation, the immediate need is protecting U.S. service men and women throughout the world. "For over 28 years, AES has been able to provide skilled installation technicians and personnel to support our armed forces and their facilities both domestically and overseas. Our teams will keep the security equipment at Army installations across the globe, fully functional and keep our servicemen and women properly trained so as to maximize the deployed technology's full potential," said Mertz. "With decades of e... [more]

Cleveland Police introduces SelectaDNA forensic marking to reduce burglary and bike theft
posted on 26/02/2010

An entire policing district on the north-east coast of England, which covers nearly 100 square miles, is being protected by SelectaDNA forensic marking after Cleveland Police introduced an extensive scheme featuring both urban and rural locations. The scheme was introduced 18 months ago with the aim of reducing dwelling burglary and covers the Redcar & Cleveland Police district. The district includes the main towns of Redcar, Guisborough, Saltburn and Loftus, aswell as the villages of Kirkleatham and Skinningrove. It has over 58,000 households in a mixture of inner-city and countryside areas. Some local businesses have also been using SelectaDNA, in particular, charitable organisations that have been keen to protect their IT equipment from theft. PC Chris Gunnell, Crime Reduction Officer for Redcar & Cleveland, said: “There is a wide mix of property in the district including housing association, private residential, urban dwellings and rural properties including farms. “We w... [more]

FLIR Systems SR-304 thermal imaging camera detects man-sized targets at 2 kilometers
posted on 25/02/2010

FLIR Systems has launched the SR-304 thermal imaging camera for mid-range security and surveillance applications. The new FLIR Systems SR-304 is an addition to the SR-Series thermal imaging cameras. The SR-304 is an expansion of the existing product line into narrower field of view cameras with longer range performance - the SR-304 has a narrow 4° field of view. The SR-304 is using advanced thermal imaging technology. It incorporates an uncooled Vanadium Oxide microbolometer detector producing crisp 320 x 240 pixels thermal images. The SR-304 is a fixed thermal imaging camera. It provides crisp, clear thermal imagery in total darkness, light fog or smoke. It features the same thermal imaging technology found in many of FLIR’s most sophisticated security and surveillance systems, but is packaged for users who have mid-range security and surveillance as their primary application. It includes FLIR’s advanced image processing techniques which deliver excellent contrast regardless of sc... [more]

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