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| New video surveillance network keeps watch over Pittsburg, CA |
| by GV staff |
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The city of Pittsburg, CA, has recently deployed a wireless mesh network of video surveillance cameras and a centralized surveillance server by Strix Systems.
Called the Access/One, the system includes multiple Sony PTZ cameras that allow officers to zoom into hot spots in the city so police can respond more quickly. By using the cameras, police personnel can follow people and vehicles fleeing from scenes, and they can also zoom in to vehicles and license plate numbers.
"The ability to access the video cameras from any location has proven a significant asset to the city," said Chief Aaron Baker. "Our investment in this project has proven that wireless mesh network technology is an effective means to assist in fighting crime while ultimately saving taxpayer dollars
. We are expanding the system as needed and we intend to continue to initiate similar programs to improve our city-wide public safety efforts."
Infrared surveillance cameras by FLIR Corporation have also been installed for strategic night viewing applications. Beyond video surveillance, the Strix network provides additional benefits of secured high-speed data access and voice over IP, both providing substantial benefit to public safety and homeland security applications.
The project is being funded by public safety and Homeland Security grants. Pittsburg chose Odin Systems as the installer for the project, which also maintains the system for the police department.
MORE INFO
FLIR flir.com
Odin Systems odinsystems.com
Sony sony.com/government
Strix Systems strixsystems.com
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