Access Control
& Security Systems

“Video Store Robbers Take Surveillance Tape”
— WDIV, Detroit A video store was robbed of cash AND the videotape that had the robbers' identities on them.

“Grannycams: Catching Nursing Home Abuse On Tape”
— ABC News Maryland was considering (and is now researching) legislation that would allow nursing-home residents the right to install cameras in their rooms to detect and prevent abuse.

“New Cameras Watch Bay Area Roads, Bridges”
— The Associated Press Concerns over the Iraq War and threats from a captured Al Qaeda leader prompted San Francisco city officials to enact early a seven-camera system with pan/tilt/zoom capabilities and that can detect motion in the dark.

“Neighborhood Spycam Helps Catch Murder Suspect”
— CNN, Sacramento, Calif. A $2,400 surveillance system purchased by 10 neighbors in a cul-de-sac helped in the arrest of suspected killer and rapist.

“Minister ‘Outraged’ By Surveillance”
— Washington (D.C.) Times A Washington, D.C. Presbyterian minister planned to seek an injunction after D.C. police announced that they would install cameras on the Mall to monitor a pro-life demonstration and other acts of protest.

“Road Cameras Raise Arrests”
— The Guardian, England CCTV road monitoring systems in the United Kingdom that capture both the speed and license plate number of offenders have government officials believing it will lead to 200,000 extra arrests a year and a reduction in car crime.

“Jewelry Store Heist Caught On Tape”
— WCVB, Boston A quiet, polite man who said he was shopping for a ring for a family member was caught on tape stealing 18 rings and 6 diamond necklaces from a jewelry store in Boston.

“Mysterious ‘Blob’ Recorded by Security Camera”
— Exeter Express & Echo, Devon, England While reviewing security camera footage hoping to discover the identity of someone who stole a cement mixer, a school official was surprised to notice a “blob” moving back and forth across the screen and not appearing to be a technical error from the camera.