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FEB-MAR 2016

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26 SECURITY TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE • February/March 2016 www.SecurityInfoWatch.com a small campus, causing the campus to look and feel more like a prison than a school. Panoramic cameras offer an innovative solu- tion, providing improved coverage with fewer fixed cameras. A single panoramic camera can replace up to four fixed cameras, also offered in a mini-dome form factor. These cameras use one or more megapixel sensors, which allow digital zoom into the scene with great level of detail. Gaps between camera coverage are minimized. These powerful mini-domes go a long way towards keeping campuses safe and attractive. Greg Berg, Regional Sales Manager, G4S Secure Integration: Given the incidents expe- rienced in many K-12 environments, I believe that all stakeholders view a secure environ- ment as welcoming. Most K-12 facilities are equipped with the IT infrastructure required to support higher levels of security, but are bound by budget limitations that create an environment of doing more with less. In many cases this leads to gaps in optimization of how these technologies are used. Centralization and standardization is the key to ensuring convergence of existing technology and future applications with operational procedures and emergency response. For example, utilizing video and access con- trol, combined with alarming and real-time monitoring at all entrances enables a proac- tive approach to managing access and mitigat- ing potential risk. Main entrances with double door entryways can be easily converted to cre- ate a "mantrap" area where visitor preregistra- tion can be completed. Finally, integration of access control and video with an intelligent emergency response system could allow for one-button activation of emergency alerts and automated initiation of lock-down procedure, securing classroom doors, notifying and pro- viding mobile access to real-time situation awareness for first responders. STE: What have been some of the more unique product adaptions you have made with your technology to accommodate the special requirements of securing the campus vertical? Donaldson: School campuses face the chal- lenge of keeping up with evolving security threats while working within stretched bud- gets. We have been able to significantly improve video sur veillance coverage and enhance situational awareness by integrat- ing with emergency call boxes. New or exist- ing call boxes from parking facilities to cam- pus walkways can be easily upgraded with a multi-sensor panoramic megapixel camera. These cameras deliver 180 – 360o coverage, providing superior live imagery with digital zoom and forensic viewing after any incident. Only a single IP cable and mount is required for the upgrade, and typically only a single VMS license is required for the camera. The most advanced models, such as our SurroundVideo Omni G2, cover virtually any angle, including straight down to eliminate blind spots. Each of the four motorized mega- pixel sensors are mounted on 3-axis gim- bals and use the internal 360 o track. Omni features include remote focus for simplified installation, advanced H.264 compression, and True Wide Dynamic R ange to support varied lighting conditions, perfect for call boxes and other requirements. Drummond: Introducing a 360-degree fish- eye camera has specifically met the needs of the campus vertical. Campuses have large areas such as gyms, cafeterias, and other assembly facilities. In the past, many cameras were need- ed to cover each section as well as entrances and exits. A fisheye camera placed overhead in the center of one of these areas can replace many standard cameras. Essentially, it can provide a live and recorded view of the entire area, and allow for traditional pan/tilt/zoom features, even when looking at archived video. Additionally, network bandwidth usage is always an area campuses are concerned with. Technology, specifically video surveillance can utilize large amounts of bandwidth and other network resources. By introducing network Greg Berg, Regional Sales Manager, G4S Secure Integration. Russel Ost, Business Development Manager, Pelco- Schneider Electric. "We have to be able to significantly improve video surveillance coverage and enhance situational awareness by integrating with emergency call boxes." — Brad Donaldson, VP Product Development, Arecont CAMPUS SECURITY ROUNDTABLE

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