Securing the Big Game: Emerging Technologies for Event Security - Police Chief Magazine - 0 views
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Interconnectivity
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there is still much work to be done to ensure seamless interconnectivity, communication, and data sharing among systems and technologies
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high-tech solutions like advanced video surveillance with video from multiple sources—venues, traffic cameras, and more—that will be fed directly into first responder vehicles and a fully integrated security operations center to provide situational awareness
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Every new technology and device used to secure an event adds to the growing list of devices deployed to secure the event, which must be able to communicate with each other and with security operations centers
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When law enforcement is able to tie systems in together and make sure officers can communicate with each other, this leads to faster response times, improved communication, and better overall safety and security
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forging public-private technology partnerships for sharing video and other information is an excellent way to improve security for these events
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There are a lot of different entities that must work together. As such, cost becomes a factor, as do installed legacy systems, as well as the argument that one size can’t possibly fit all
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Despite the possible deterrence factor, the main goal of video systems is to provide situational awareness
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A smart camera or sensor deployed in a particular location can provide early warning that something may be about to happen in that area
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Smart traffic technology with capabilities such as incident detection could alert law enforcement to further investigate a particular area of interest or to work with transportation teams to more quickly respond and clear the way faster to avoid increasing congestion and related incidents
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Surveillance cameras are now equipped with technologies that allow them to be those eyes and ears for law enforcement
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When it comes to actually planning out and selecting the technologies to be deployed, another positive trend is more cooperation because city-wide systems are coming into play
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Having the technology for law enforcement to support big public venue events is challenging, but, in many ways, public and private entities are now working collectively to get the most out of the resources they each have available
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Computer analytics solutions have evolved to a point where these technologies are readily available and relatively easy to deploy
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deploying the right mix of advanced technology and best practices for cooperation and public-private partnerships between various stakeholders, law enforcement can help ensure that the trend of safety and security at high-profile sporting events
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This article focus on using smart city technology to assist law enforcement with securing big city sporting events. The article highlights the need for seamless interconnectivity with local law enforcement technologies in order to streamline response time. Communication and video surveillance are all enhanced by the use of emergent security technology that allows for officers to work with other agencies and the community to keep large events safe.