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SURVE I L L A N C E T E C H N O L O G Y model for a public-private partnership for video sharing." To tie the disparate camera systems together, the Center uses PSIM software from CNL Software called IPSecurityCenter, which can connect and manage disparate building and security technologies such as video, fire and life safety systems, HVAC GPS tracking and others. "The PSIM enables us to pull in different camera and system types," Hawkins says. "It can pull up anything—alarms, locators, tag readers. It enables us to integrate all of our siloed systems, including the computeraided dispatch system. "We can tap into the cameras during an incident," Hawkins continues. "Officers will use the video to understand the situation before they arrive. Once on the scene, video can help them mitigate the situation. After the incident, the video becomes an investigative tool." Once the cameras are in, the project will begin to integrate what Hawkins calls live crime data with the video. Once the data is added in, here's an example of how it will work: When a "shots-fired" call comes in to 911, the operator will push a button to send a code designating the call to the Video Integration Center. Officers are dispatched, and as they start on their way, officers in the Center will call up video feeds from the four nearest cameras and can tell officers about the scene. In addition, officers in the Center will call up the now live crime data for that location to provide perspective. The data might reveal that there have been 10 shooting incidents at the location over the past two years. The trouble usually involves a drug deal gone wrong. Most of these incidents Circle 68 on Reader Service Card 22 Law Enforcement Technology September 2013 www.officer.com have only involved two people. The system enables officers to understand the situation at the scene before they arrive and whether or not it is the same kind of event that historically happens at this location. In the end, these kinds of shared video systems will help to make police more effective, and safer, on the job. ■ Geoffrey T. Craighead, CPP, is vice president of Universal Protection Service and the current president of ASIS International. With more than 30 years experience, he is an expert in security operations and crisis management. M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N For more information on these companies, circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card COMPANY CNL Software Mutualink VidSys READER SERVICE NO. 69 70 71