Philadelphia is getting help from Security Cameras

Mayor John Street is not a stranger to crime. Born into a violent rural community in Norristown, Mayor Street began his public career as a community activist for peace. Today he announced a plan to add 250 security cameras to city streets.

The first of the cameras will be installed in the violent neighborhood around 52nd and Market Streets in West Philadelphia according to Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Gaittens. The first of the cameras could be operational as little as two weeks.

The cameras will all be wireless, highly visible to deter criminals, and monitored by a new class of civilian police workers.

The $9 million deal between the city and Unisys provide video surveillance to a large area of the city.

City Council members Darrell Clarke and Donna Reed Miller promised legislation that would authorize a similar amount for another 250 cameras next year - 500 altogether by 2009.


About the Philadelphia Mayor:
John F. Street was sworn in as Philadelphia's 97th Mayor on January 3, 2000.

CCTV Demo

GeoVision CCTV Security Camera Systems are easy to install and easy to afford. But where can you go to see on online GeoVision demo or learn more about CCTV in general? One great place to start is the Camera Security Now CCTV Online Demo page that will give you live access to a GeoVision DVR running from the Camera Security Now office building.

To view a GeoVison system over the internet you will need windows XP and a one time active x plug-in from GeoVision. For a quick step by step guide to enable the GeoVision active x download then follow the link from the CCTV Demo page to our GeoVision active x instruction page.

The cameras installed on the demo GeoVision Demo DVR as of this posting are all entry level bullet cameras with the exception of a standard body camera installed in the upper lobby watching the elevators and entry way.

Should you wish to see more CCTV demo footage or learn more about CCTV you can visit our CCTV Learning Center or see the links below to request a quote or to ask an expert any CCTV question.

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CCTV Learning Center

For those of you who have ever had trouble installing your CCTV Camera Security system, look no farther. CameraSecurityNow.com has released their CCTV Learning Center which provides "how to" videos for CCTV and GeoVision Installation.

The new learning center provides comprehensive tutorials and video guides showing you exactly how to configure and build your GeoVision and CCTV Camera System.

For those of you who have ever tried to install a system yourself, you know how difficult it can be. Make it easier on yourself and visit the CCTV Learning Center to see and understand exactly how to build and configure your CCTV Camera System.

Setting Up Dynamic DNS On A GeoVision DVR

Another video is out from Bryan Wood of Camera Security Now. This time he shows us how to set up a Dynamic DNS entry on your GeoVision DVR. Taking advantage of this feature will allow users to create their own domain name for internet access to the remote view of their cameras.

Once complete from any where on the internet you simply type the domain name into your browser and it will resolve to your GeoVision DVR, even if you do not have a static IP.

The best thing is this is a free service offered by GeoVision and as you can see from the video it can be set up in under 5 minutes.

Click here to read more and watch the video on How to set up Dynamic DNS in GeoVision.

Digital Security Cameras Catch Laptop Theft

Here is as example of a the framerate that a GeoVision digital surveillance camera security system can deliver.

Even though it is a spoof, it was all done with equipment available from Camera Security Now.

Benefits of Bullet Security Cameras

One of the most cost effective solutions for CCTV monitoring, bullet cameras provide great quality at low cost. These cameras are also compact and discrete, coming in sizes slightly over 2 inches long.

Also Designed for versatility, bullet cameras can function both indoors and outdoors, and can also perform in both normal and low-light conditions making them very flexible. If you are in a situation where there is no light, bullet cameras can also be equipped with an infrared lens, letting them see in the dark.

All of these advantages make the Bullet Security Camera ideal for situations in which space is limited, you wish to remain discrete, and when you need to keep costs at a minimum.

Adding a Storage Location to your GeoVision DVR Server

Woodio demonstrates how to setup a 'storage location' on the GeoVision DVR Server for CCTV surveillance video.

Click here to see the growing series of Do It Yourself GeoVision Configuration Videos.

GeoVision San Jose Security Camera Systems Locally Installed

Rudy Fierro confirmed today that his San Jose Security California firm would be entering into a partnership with CameraSecurityNow.com to become their sole CCTV contractor in the Bay Area.

Mr. Fierros firm, A Surveillance Camera Company Inc, has been serving the San Jose CCTV Market for over 20 years. Mr. Fierro is a well respected figure in the community and with a background in Telecommunications and Law Enforcement is perfectly suited to be a well rounded partner in the San Jose Security Camera market.

Both firms will immediately begin a joint marketing campaign and expect to see substantial increases in San Jose CCTV sales.

CCTV Security Systems for Pizzerias and Restaurants

Today more than ever businesses are installing new CCTV Security Cameras for their businesses. If you own a pizzeria, eatery, or other restaurant, now is the time to act. By installing a new Camera Security System you will insure the security of your business. Save money by increasing employee productivity, prevent inventory loss, and stop theft and vandalism.

Construction Site IP Camera Demo

Thinking about how to add Security Cameras at your Construction Site?

Below is an entire day of video from a StarDot IP camera compressed into less than one minute. To read more about IP Cameras for Construction Site Security visit CameraSecurityNow.com

Using Spotlights With CCTV Security Camreas

Ever consider that to much light could be a bad thing for your outdoor Security Cameras? Well consider what you see when you walk outside with a bright flash light with a narrow beam. You see only what is lighted in the narrow beam of your flash light. The same thing can happen to your Security Cameras when you use high powered spotlights to light their field of view. To learn how to better light and design your outdoor Security Camera system read more in our Lighting & Security Camera article.

Lower Manhattan Gets UK Style CCTV Security Camera System

As 2007 comes to an end in New York City the Lower Manhattan area should have around 100 new CCTV Security Cameras online. According to a plan appropriately titled “The Lower Manhattan Security Initiative” this is the start of thousands of cameras all connected to a central network monitored by the New York City Police Department. So far the project appears to be 25% funded and as monies become available the initiative will continue. However as you could expect there is already opposition from the New York Civil Liberties Union who object to the collection of the video on law abiding citizens. Source : New York Times

Camera Privacy - Research by UC Berkeley

Some day technology may be able to protect your privacy from all those security cameras that are popping up everywhere. New research at UC Berkeley is underway that would in live time digitally obscure your face through software used by Digital Video Recorders. UC Berkely story continues.

Infrared CCTV Security Camera Information & Video Review

Doing some research on an Infrared (IR) camera ? Then take a look at this article and video of an actual IR camera connected to a Geovision DVR.


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Review of Professional Security Cameras (Video)

This video explains the benefits of using Professional or Standard Body CCTV security cameras for your surveillance needs. Good for CCTV installers and business owners wanting more information before selecting a security camera system.



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IR Cams - How You Can Benefit

(Infrared Camera Technology Primer)

IR Cams are often requested but little understood. IR Cams usually come up when asking the question of how best to cover a low light area with an affordable video security solution. With a basic understanding of IR Camera technology that question becomes a lot easier to answer

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Note: “IR Cams” is an abbreviation for Infrared Security Cameras

Corpus Christi CCTV Systems Locally Installed

Corpus Christi CCTV Camera Systems are now being Installed Locally by Camera Security Now and their Corpus Christi CCTV partners at Fry Technical Services.

Camera Security Now has been a leader in internet based CCTV and DVR sales since 1988 and now through their partnership with Fry Technical Services can offer their unmatched pricing with local service from a Veteran Security Camera Professional.

Corpus Christi CCTV Camera Security Story Continues

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Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras

Pan Tilt Zoom cameras also known as PTZ cameras are excellent devices to use when you want to 'look around' your surveillance area

PTZ cameras allow you to pan a factory floor, or any large space, tiltiling up and down and zooming in on anything or anyone of interest.

They make a great supplement to your standard fixed cameras that should be dedicated to areas such as entry and exit points.

PTZ cameras can give management an extra level of information in live time that can be an invaluable tool for your business.

See our Recommended PTZ Cameras.

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Los Angeles CCTV Systems Locally Installed

Los Angeles CCTV Camera Systems are now being Installed Locally through Camera Security Now and their Los Angeles Tech-Army.org CCTV installers.

Camera Security Now has been a leader in internet based CCTV sales and service since 1988, and we continue to offer our unmatched level of service and pricing from our centrally located sales staff but now we have added the local touch for the Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles CCTV - DVR Information Request

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CCTV In Manufacturing With Video Demo

CCTV and the Manufacturing Industry have had a long relationship. As technology has turned CCTV camera systems into network accessible management tools that relationship has grown stronger.

Currently CCTV camera systems are being used to monitor plant safety, security, to improve the efficiency of assembly lines, warehousing, and every aspect of the manufacturing process.

Additionally CCTV camera systems are always a great deterrent to raw materials and tool thefts that have traditionally been a challenge for the manufacturing industry where easy access to expensive and hard to track assets is commonplace.


 

This demo was made using a Merit Lilin PTZ PIH7600NL and was recorded on a Geovision DVR server supplied by Camera Security Now. This demo was recorded on motion activation at 15 Frames Per Scond. Motion or around the clock recording are all software controlled and are customized per camera as needed.

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