Urgent Communications Features IP Complete™ Surveillance Vehicle Solution

February 25th, 2010

Urgent Communications has featured one of Crime Point’s customers and its IP Complete™ Surveillance Vehicle in a recent article:    

http://urgentcomm.com/networks_and_systems/news/crimepoint-dekalb-ip-surveillance-20100225/

CP Surveillance Vehicle Video

February 24th, 2010

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VIDEO:  Crime Point’s  SUV/Minivan Semi-permanent Console series with IP Complete™ Technology.  (.SWF file)

Cellular Issues Affecting LE Video

February 24th, 2010

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Article by Crime Point CEO Daniel S. McLeod, NATIA newsletter, Fall 2009.  Issues affecting mobile broadband use by law enforcement.

Excerpt:  “With the availability of 3G mobile broadband service, cellular networks have become a widely used, economical and reliable method of both mobile and fixed video surveillance systems.  For government agencies, restrictions on the amount of usage have generally been waived…”

Officer.com highlights IP Complete™ Vehicle Line

February 19th, 2010

http://directory.officer.com/product/80702/CRIME_POINT_IP-Complete_Surveillance_Vehicle    

For more info about our line of manned and remote IP-controllable surveillance vehicles, visit http://www.crimepoint.net/Surveillance-Vehicles/  or register for access to our secured pages (sworn law enforcement personnel only).

Upcoming Exhibits

February 18th, 2010

Crime Point will be exhibiting at the following upcoming shows. Come see our latest!

Resilient Communications for Emergency Response
Las Vegas, NV 3/3/2010

NATIA Intermountain
Lakewood, CO   3/16/2010 thru 3/17/2010

MATIA/NETIA
Uncasville, CT  3/23/2010 thru 3/24/2010

Mid-States NATIA
St. Louis, MO  4/13/2010 thru 4/14/2010

Resilient Communications for Emergency Response
Columbus, OH 4/14/2010

California Sheriffs’ Association
Santa Barbara, CA  4/26/2010

NW NATIA
4/27/2010 thru 4/28/2010

Resilient Communications for Emergency Response
Philadelphia, PA  5/4/2010

National Sheriffs’ Association
Anaheim, CA  6/28/2010 thru 6/29/2010

NATIA National Conference
Grapevine, TX  8/7/2010 thru 8/13/2010

IACP
Orlando, FL  10/23/2010 thru 10/27/2010

CopsWest
Anaheim, CA  11/16/2010 thru 11/17/2010

CNOA
Anaheim, CA  11/20/2010 thru 11/23/2010

Why not WiMax?

February 10th, 2010

Interesting discussion of 4G now as a tool  for law enforcement:

http://enews.penton.com/enews/mobileradiotech/techtalk/2010_02_10_02102010/display

Crime Point Camera System Lauded

December 4th, 2009

At a Board meeting on 12/1/2009, the Calvert County (MD) Commissioners praised an interdisciplinary County technology team for the effective use of Crime Point video surveillance systems in solving crime within 48 hours of initial deployment. Sheriffs and IT staff received the county’s “Team Excellence” award for their selection, purchase, and successful use of the sophisticated police surveillance technology.

Commissioner Barbara Stinnett noted, “By virtue of the fact that it’s already done what it was intended to do — that is catch somebody doing what wrong they have done — it’s already paid for itself.”

Of the Crime Point equipment, Sheriffs Department Commander Steven R. Jones said, “The beauty of having (the)system is the cost for manpower hours is greatly reduced…Ultimately more cases will be solved for less money…This is without a doubt the best piece of surveillance equipment that the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has.”

The presentation can be viewed at: http://ccg.mavenspire.net/091201Agenda/agendaviewer.asp Bookmark: POC/PRES 2 – Team Excellence Awards

For further information, contact Crime Point at http://www.crimepoint.net/contact_form.php

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“Walk-away” IP Surveillance Van Introduced

November 23rd, 2009

Crime Point Introduces IP-Controllable Surveillance Vehicle

Crime Point, the nation’s most progressive surveillance vehicle manufacturer, has rolled out its exclusive line of completely Internet-controllable IP Complete™ “walk-away” surveillance vans.

The company has offered the tactical and officer safety advantage of non-line-of-sight remote control of its surveillance vehicles and mobile video systems — standard — since 2006. In July 2007, Crime Point introduced periscope Internet control and monitoring at the NATIA technical investigators’ conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Now, the engineers at Crime Point have designed the nation’s first completely networked surveillance vehicle, giving officers the ability to walk away from the vehicle and have not only live video monitoring, but complete control over all surveillance functions from any Internet-enabled device anywhere within data coverage area.

“Our goal is to help law enforcement officers across the country stay safe and stay head of their suspects by providing capabilities they just can’t find with off-the-shelf products. We do not merely integrate components that are available elsewhere; but when a need becomes apparent, we commit our resources to engineering creative, outside-the-box solutions. Given the unpredictable and demanding nature of police work, we consider it our privilege to bring to the table any tool that will enhance their ability to do their jobs successfully and with the greatest protection,” said Crime Point president Daniel McLeod.

McLeod, a retired sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, noted “As a former field deputy, investigator and supervisor, I understand the potential dangers inherent in law enforcement as well as the effect of agency budgetary constraints. The ability to drop a vehicle for remote video surveillance not only multiplies the number of ‘eyes’ on the street, but allows officers the option of following criminal activity from a safe distance and responding to incidents strategically,” he said.

The “Walkaway” IP Complete™ Surveillance Vehicle is available in full-size, dedicated vans, semi-permanent minivan or SUV packages, mobile video systems that can be deployed from a variety of vehicles, and as an upgrade to most traditional, manned-only surveillance vans. Like all Crime Point vehicles, the “Walk-away” can be operated manned as well as unmanned, and contains removable surveillance components that can be used from other platforms or buildings for situations when the original vehicle is unsuitable. Further information about the company’s line of surveillance vehicles is avaiable at http://www.crimepoint.net/surveillance-vehicle.html

For the last decade , Crime Point has helped public safety officials do their jobs more easily, safely, and successfully by manufacturing and selectively representing turn-key law enforcement surveillance equipment and customizable components. In addition to its surveillance vehicle division, the company offers a continuously expanding product line including fixed covert and rapidly deployed tactical outdoor video systems, concealable portable camera and recording systems, and do-it-yourself equipment for integrators and technical agents. For further information, visit www.crimepoint.net or call 888.484.9901.

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Mission Critical Magazine 8.2009

September 1st, 2009

Crime Point’s new Peripher(Eye)™ system was featured in the August 2009 issue of Mission Critical Communications Magazine. Contact us for a PDF or check it out in the “What’s New” section at http://www.radioresourcemag.com/highlights/highlights.cfm?highlight_ID=183

CRIME POINT ANNOUNCES PERIPHER(EYE) MULTI-CAMERA SURVEILLANCE SOLUTION

September 1st, 2009

Crime Point, manufacturer of wireless video surveillance equipment for public safety agencies, has introduced an intelligent multi-camera/single-screen network video system called the Peripher(Eye)™.

The Peripher(Eye)™ system combines wide angle cameras and a color IP pan/tilt/zoom camera to allow law enforcement officers to view and record simultaneous targeted and wide-angle activity. The system provides a simple-to-use, effective solution to the common problem of lost peripheral awareness when the operator zooms in to obtain details such as facial features, license plates or hand-to-hand transfers. With multiple connectivity modalities and an optional ruggedized, high-performance MJPEG network DVR, the Peripher(Eye)™ is available in overt and custom enclosures with up to four slaved cameras in a single, simplified viewing interface for quickly deployed or long-term surveillance applications.

According to Crime Point president Daniel McLeod, the company engineered the Peripher(Eye)™ after one of its law enforcement customers missed a stabbing that occurred just below an IP camera when it was zoomed in on a target some distance away.

“The officers and the PTZ camera did exactly what they were supposed to do. But if the Peripher(Eye) had been available, they would have caught the crime when it occurred. Our goal is to mobilize our engineering resources to meet unmet needs as we are made aware of them by our public safety clientele,” said McLeod. Crime Point introduced the Peripher(Eye)™ system three months after learning of the incident.

Crime Point manufactures and selectively represents a full range of wireless video surveillance equipment and customizable components for public safety, ranging from miniature covert pan/tilt units to fixed and mobile IP systems to network surveillance vehicles. For further information, go to Video Surveillance Systems > Intelligent Cameras > Peripher(Eye) or contact us at info@crimepoint.net 888.484.9901