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May202016 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Hybrid DVRs: Preserving Your Security Investment

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

Keeping up with the latest technology is hard. New mobile security products are being developed every year with more bells and whistles. It seems the only constant is change. So how does a transit agency ensure that their mobile surveillance system is up to date while keeping budgets in check? One cost-effective solution to consider is a hybrid digital video recorder (DVR). (more…)

May182016 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Planning Ahead for Technology Change – Part 2

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance, Wireless networks

Four Ways to Increase the Life of Your Video System In the first part of our blog article “Planning Ahead for Technology Change”, we discussed reasons and timing for the upgrade of your video surveillance system. When your equipment is relatively new or you don’t have budget for an upgrade, there are a few strategies you can use to extend the life of your existing system. (more…)

May132016 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Planning Ahead for Technology Change – Part 1

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

In a discussion about the success of the state-wide video implementation, Ben Garrison, Project Manager at the North Carolina Department of Transportation, once said: “When people board our buses they have an expectation of safety… having video surveillance is a pro-active approach to ensure safety down the road.” By implementing surveillance solutions on their fleets, transit agencies tremendously improve the quality of their services and the security of their passengers and drivers. But what if technology implemented years ago fails? Or what if your security team requires much more capabilities today than they did in the past to resolve issues? (more…)

Apr222016 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Video Surveillance Footage Review – Best Practices

Expert Advice Series, School Bus, Video Camera Surveillance

One of the key pain points when it comes to surveillance footage is the volume of requests for video. Once video has been used to successfully exonerate a driver from a false accusation, or school administrators have used it to solve student discipline issues, these requests can become overwhelming. And most of these issues are time sensitive. Here are six tips to find video faster and investigate reported incidents in record time: (more…)