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Copper Theft at a Remote Substation
Intrusion Detected at Remote Substation
An intruder is detected getting out of a vehicle and jumping over the fence of a remote substation. Security is directly notified and live video is transmitted over LTE to the control centre.
Detection Technology
Avigilon H4 Thermal Cameras
Avigilon Unity Video
- Unusual Motion Detection
Radio Alert
Copper Theft at a Remote Substation
Appearance Tracked
Situational awareness maintained as intruder’s appearance is automatically tracked across multiple cameras on and around the substation. Tracking continues even if they appear at another facility.
Analytics Technology
Avigilon H4 Multisensor Cameras
Avigilon Unity Video
- Appearance Search
- Focus of Attention
Copper Theft at a Remote Substation
Resources Dispatched
Location and appearance of intruder is determined and shared across security teams to apprehend intruder and prevent theft. Security uses microphone to warn intruder they have been detected.
Communication Technology
Control Room Solutions
WAVE PTX
- Broadband Push-to-Talk
- Multimedia Sharing
Radio Communications
Dispatch Software
Copper Theft at a Remote Substation
First Response Dispatched
Local police directly informed with video for immediate response. Incident is logged with pre-populated fields and relevant data to facilitate post investigation and prosecution.
Response Technology
Control Room Solutions
- Incident Documentation
Critical Connect
- Dynamic Interoperability
Field Worker Safety
Alert of Escalating Customer Interaction
A field worker’s customer service call becomes confrontational so the worker presses the emergency button on their radio to alert the control room.
Detection Technology
Radio Communications
- Man Down Alert
Body-Worn Cameras
Field Worker Safety
Real-Time Video Verification
Control room operator determines the location of the distress signal/worker, via the radio's built-in GPS, and views live video stream from their body-worn camera.
Analytics Technology
Control Room Solutions
- Incident Management
- Location Monitoring
Body-Worn Cameras
Field Worker Safety
Field Communication
Control room operator sees the situation is under control but verifies that the worker is now safe over their radio.
Communication Technology
Control Room Solutions
- Incident Management
Radio Communications
- Voice and Multimedia
WAVE PTX
- Broadband Push-to-Talk
- Multimedia Sharing
Dispatch Software
Field Worker Safety
Incident Documentation
An incident is logged with relevant data for analysis and claims.
Response Technology
Control Room Solutions
- Incident Management
Temporary Security Deployments
Group Unrest Approaching Transformer
Dangerous crowds have been gathering in streets near the restricted area of a high voltage transformer. Cameras equipped with video analytics monitoring the fence line detect motion approaching.
Detection Technology
Avigilon H5 Pro Camera
Avigilon Unity Video
- Unusual Motion Detection
Radio Alert
Temporary Security Deployments
Appearance Tracked
Situational awareness maintained as intruder’s appearance is tracked across multiple cameras on and around the transformer.
Analytics Technology
Avigilon H5A PTZ Cameras
Avigilon Unity Video
- Appearance Search
Temporary Security Deployments
Resources Dispatched
Location and appearance of intruder is determined and shared across security teams to apprehend intruder and deter violence. Security uses microphone to warn intruders they have been detected.
Communication Technology
Control Room Solutions
Radio Communications
- Voice and Multimedia
WAVE PTX
- Broadband Push-to-Talk
- Multimedia Sharing
Dispatch Software
Temporary Security Deployments
First Response Dispatched
Local police directly informed with video for immediate response and incident logged with relevant data.
Response Technology
Control Room Solutions
- Incident Management
Critical Connect
- Dynamic Interoperability
Propped Door / Loitering
Propped Door Alert
Alert sent to security about a door propped open in restricted area outside of a highly secured site.
Detection Technology
Avigilon H5A Cameras
Avigilon Unity Access
- Door Alarm
Radio Alert
Propped Door / Loitering
Loitering Alert
Security alerted to group of individuals loitering outside of propped door entrance.
Analytics Technology
Avigilon H5A Cameras
Avigilon Unity Video
- Video Analytics:Loitering
Radio Alert
Propped Door / Loitering
Notification Communicated
After initial alerts, image and location of the individuals are sent to field security teams to disperse the crowd and secure the door.
Communication Technology
Radio Communications
- Voice and Multimedia
WAVE PTX
- Broadband Push-to-Talk
- Multimedia Sharing
Dispatch Software
Propped Door / Loitering
Corrective Action Taken
Security deters the crowd and takes corrective action. An incident is logged including video feeds for evidence along with other relevant data allowing for further training and analysis.
Response Technology
Control Room Solutions
- Incident Management
Body-Worn Cameras
Active Assailant
Unusual Motion Detected at Main Plant Exit
Video security cameras detect an individual walking against the predetermined directional exit. Breaking this protocol triggers an alarm. Radio alerts are immediately sent to security personnel.
Detection Technology
Avigilon H5A Fisheye Cameras
Avigilon Unity Video
- Unusual Motion Detection
Radio Alert
Active Assailant
Person Flagged as Dangerous
The security operations centre acknowledges the alert and identifies the person as acting aggressively as they move into the large lobby of the plant.
Analytics Technology
Avigilon H5A Fisheye Cameras
Avigilon Unity Video
Active Assailant
Resources Dispatched
Security receives a voice alert and immediately intercepts the intruder before harm can occur.
Communication Technology
Radio Communications
- Voice and Multimedia
WAVE PTX
- Broadband Push-to-Talk
- Multimedia Sharing
Dispatch Software
Active Assailant
Situation Resolved
Security has prevented harm, so the incident is logged including video feeds for evidence along with other relevant data allowing for further training and analysis.
Response Technology
Control Room Solutions
- Incident Management