CCTV video surveillance

CCTV Systems

Telesicurezza Service designs and installs integrated and intelligent video surveillance systems using the most advanced technologies and in compliance with the various reference standards (CEI EN 62676 and laws/regulations on the processing of sensitive data).

The application areas range from Industry to Logistics, Banking to Retail - including large-scale distribution and Fashion & Luxury - to Public Administration, to Domestic (Homes & Residentials), to the Hotel world (Hospitality & Leisure).

A video surveillance system introduces important advantages and achieves significant goals that go beyond the traditional concepts of security which can be summarised as a deterrent and the collection of information for investigative purposes.

Telesicurezza Service offers a wide range of analogue, HD, IP and Megapixel cameras, both fixed and motorised. Cameras with thermal and thermographic technology are also available, almost always in combination with video analysis software that is particularly effective, for example, in creating solutions for perimeter protection.

Overview

Video surveillance / CCTV systems are designed to prevent criminal acts even where deterrence is not sufficient, and are the only means of documenting them. Muggings, robberies, fires, vandalism, fights and extortion attempts are the order of the day, and through these devices it is possible to combat these before they even occur.

Design

Designing a CCTV system requires preparation, expertise and skill.

The development process calls for clarification of the what, where, when, by whom and in particular the why of the system. This is done by managers, operators and in particular by those who use the information from the CCTV system.

This is governed by the CEI EN 62676-4 standard on CCTV systems for use in security applications, which all designers, installers and maintainers of security systems must comply with in accordance with Law 81/08.

EN 62676-4 emphasises the importance of the Risk Analysis phase, where attention is paid to several aspects. The project should be based on the specific location and premises, the threats and contents of that location as well as the expected threats or damage, so - as indicated by the standard - the cost of losing the asset, the crime risk of the location, whether there is a guard and past history of theft and robbery must be considered

Law enforcement agencies have repeatedly pointed out that if the purpose of the CCTV system is to enable the identification of individuals, then it must meet specific requirements.

Indoor/outdoor area protection

Video surveillance can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas, simplifying the work of those who need to protect people and property. Combined with motion detection systems, these systems can be truly protective by detecting movement and signalling alarms by sending images to control centres, surveillance institutes or the FFOO. The visible presence of cameras is also an excellent deterrent against intruders.

Video surveillance / CCTV banks

Tools to support law enforcement where crime could not be prevented. Repression means arresting robbers (typical serial offenders) to reduce robberies accordingly. The widespread use of video recording equipment has deterred many criminals and strengthened links with the police, encouraging them to carry out more preventative work as well. The management effort of these resources is generally low and the reassuring effect on people quite high. In addition, event reconstruction equipment is used not only in cases of robbery, but also after minor crimes such as theft and fraud at the counter (including against customers), electronic payment card fraud, complaints and appeals by customers (alleged accounting errors and/or exchange of cash at the counter).

Applications in public administration

The task of public administrations is to 'provide security', which is increasingly in demand by citizens. Concrete responses to this need mean success and consensus for administrators.

The perception of insecurity that has long gripped people creates a strong social unease that can be removed, at least partially, with the technologies we can use. The cameras must serve to prevent criminal acts and to control areas considered to be at risk or sensitive.

The installation of SOS posts integrated with the video surveillance system in particular areas (gardens, public transport stops, subways) has the task of lowering people's feelings of insecurity.

Citizens feel more protected if they can call the police when they feel threatened who can then see the situation in real time.

In order to optimise both human and economic resources, it is essential to identify areas of interest to be monitored.

The guidelines for the choice of sites are the protection of public property and particularly of citizens.

Consequently, in urban areas we must certainly assume the following sites to be protected with priority given to areas where goods and people overlap:

Municipal and public buildings possibly all buildings that are part of the public heritage to be safeguarded. Acts of vandalism and theft are more likely to be directed against public property because it is normally considered less-controlled and therefore easier to attack without consequences.

In addition to buildings, the people who work in them must also be protected from abuse.

Sport facilities

They are places where people meet and enjoy themselves, not a breeding ground for violent people, who are now sadly also present on less important sports fields and facilities. These places are also often the target of vandalism and theft.
Cultural heritage

They are the pride of the population living in that country or city. They must be properly protected both outside and in the case of museums, churches, etc. inside too. These places are more prone to theft, so they must first of all be equipped with an anti-theft system connected to a video surveillance system.
Schools

In school facilities, it is important to protect the property but it is also very important to create security for the students, teachers and workers who attend and use them. Acts of vandalism, bullying, drug dealing, and solicitation from paedophiles are daily occurrences.
They are therefore places to which the utmost protection should be given, since any potential crimes will be suffered by innocents.
Parks and gardens

They are the favourite places of recreation and entertainment for children, mothers and the elderly, who can enjoy moments of relaxation in the open air.
Unfortunately, they have also become the preferred areas for criminals. Drug dealing, mugging, paedophilia and sexual violence are the most frequent risks to people, and therefore, in addition to video surveillance, it is advisable to install SOS call points.
Critical areas

Unfortunately, every urban area has areas where prostitution, drug dealing and illegal immigration are concentrated.
Video surveillance in these places, in addition to being an excellent deterrent, can be very useful to the police in combating these crimes that undermine civil life and make the environment uninhabitable.
Car parks and public transport stops are the favourite places for assaults, muggings, robberies and sexual violence.
Very often they are isolated, poorly lit areas almost bordering on dilapidated. At night, they often become dangerous. They need not only video surveillance, but also the installation of SOS posts for help and intervention.

Traffic monitoring
An electronic eye to monitor LTZs and detect traffic violations frees up human resources that could be used for other services to create the climate of greater security that citizens need. The presence of a patrol, policeman or officer raises the level of perceived security.
Public transport

Vandalism, theft, pickpocketing, assaults and threats are increasingly common on buses, subways and taxis. On-board video-recording systems with an assistance button are valuable tools to prevent and repress such acts.
Landfills

The regulation and control of such sites is increasingly necessary for proper
for proper collection management and to educate people to respect their environment.
Other areas, situations and needs can be identified with the aim of providing greater security for citizens.

About integration

In a security application, the video surveillance system isbetter when integrated with other subsystems such as intrusion detection, access control and fire detection.

In all cases, the possibility of having images of an event greatly increases the security and effectiveness of the entire system. Think of the possibility of visually recognising who is having their card skimmed or the possibility of analysing an intrusion or fire alarm report using images from a camera monitoring the area and so on.

The use of images (particularly in digital technology) can represent an evolution of surveillance systems, almost as if we were passing from the era of the telegraph to that of satellite TV.

Video recording

The latest generation of equipment offers a high degree of stability combined with very high image storage capacities, which can be taken away to external drives or to

LAN/ADSL/ GSM/ UMTS networks etc. The software supplied with the video recorders allows several devices to be monitored and recorded at the same time, even if they are far apart, reducing the workload of employees.

Recognition of people and events

Professional video surveillance systems provide crisp and effective footage in any situation: day and night, indoors and outdoors and in extremely difficult conditions, making any kind of event visible.

Video Analysis - Video Image Analysis

Video analysis enables people to stop looking at images, or to look at them much less.

In a nutshell, these are algorithms that automatically analyse individual images or image streams to determine whether or not an event is taking place or to count objects, or to recognise a person or a numberplate.

The result of this analysis can be the automatic unlocking of a gate if the person or car is recognised as authorised to enter or sounding an alarm if the analysis detects an anomaly (attempt to breach a fence, leaving a suitcase in a protected area, removing a picture from a wall, etc.), or the communication of the count of people, vehicles or to a traffic management system.

As you can imagine, the availability of ever-increasing image processing capacities makes it possible to replace all or part of human analysis in the video surveillance system. And this is a big step forward:

- from the point of view of functionality, because previously unthinkable functions can be implemented;

- from the point of view of qualification, because staff are relieved of the most tedious and repetitive tasks where inattention is always a possibility with potential serious consequences

- from a cost point of view, because human surveillance in the control room, 24 hours a day, especially in very extensive video surveillance systems, can have very significant costs.

The world of video analysis is still not very well-defined and the most widely adopted function is the detection of attempted intrusions, including perimeter defence, particularly in large sites such as ports, airports, borders or perimeters of large properties and industrial sites.

Algorithms for numberplate recognition, city centre tolling, facial recognition and object and person counting are also finding greater use.

Design Installation and maintenance

Telesicurezza Service designs, develops, implements, maintains and researches solutions for CCTV systems, based on the most innovative electronic technologies, selected, tested, integrated and customised to the customer's request.

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