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Networked security stamps out vandalism in South Wales schools
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Fully networked surveillance solution to save South Wales
schools thousands of pounds.
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permission of Pro-Activ Publications) |
Newport City Council schools needed to find a way
of reducing vandalism, which had become a common problem for many
schools across the region.
Under the Newport Community Safety Partnership initiative, the City Council, Gwent Police and
private sector partners including Axis Communications put together a
fully networked surveillance solution, which enabled monitoring of
hotspots such as school roofs in the after hours.
AXIS 2400 Video Servers were deployed to distribute video images
from CCTV cameras onto the school's computer network. The entire solution
enabled alarm activation and relaying of video footage to a central
monitoring centre in the council's civic centre on a 24-hour, seven
days-a-week basis.
Award winning results
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Considerable cost savings have already been achieved. All
incidences of vandalism within the pilot site and damage to property
have been stopped in their tracks, saving the council more than
£6,000 a year.
- Video footage transmitted to the central monitoring centre
clearly identified individuals involved in unauthorised access,
vandalism and antisocial behaviour.
- Additionally, the solution used
the school's excess bandwidth capacity during out of school hours to
provide the network at no extra cost.
Security client of the Year 2002
Newport City Council, winners of the prestigious Security Client of the Year Award 2002, chose Axis network video solutions to protect Newport schools from vandalism and damage to property.
"The final solution should save the council over £75,000 per
year", says Phil Cox, Principal Consultant, Newport City Council. |
Best Use of Technology in Government Award
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Technology Wales 2003 |
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