Network digital video surveillance from IBM and Cisco

Improve public safety capabilities

Real-time video and analytics increase public safety, while delivering evidence-grade video that can help drive success within the judicial system, and reduce law enforcement litigation costs. Network digital video surveillance from IBM and Cisco can enable law enforcement and public safety teams to access real-time and archived video to determine the most effective response to ongoing situations, prevent and mitigate future emergencies, provide litigation support and centralize control of agency assets.

From incident awareness to response, investigation and evidence

Network digital video surveillance from IBM and Cisco provides best practices in infrastructure, integration, storage management and process flow to help you deploy, manage and use digital video. Fixed and mobile video camera feeds provide virtually real-time information and situational awareness of developing incidents. Before first responders appear on-site, they can view video streams from cameras mounted on streetlights or buildings near the location from the command center or from vehicles responding to the incident. This video is an effective force multiplier, as shared usage reduces the number of responders needed to assess the situation.

Upon arrival, responders can share video surveillance from their vehicle-mounted cameras with the command center and other responders, increasing situational awareness. For example, in a chemical spill or explosion, shared video could show the extent of damage, such as the impact of a toxic cloud or spill on a freeway.

The solution is designed to provide:

• Video that is accessible from mobile units, command centers or desktop computers for incident management.
• Video analytics to help identify objects, recognize license plates, and detect motion and other criteria on multiple video streams simultaneously.
• Information sharing and collaboration between commanders and responders as the incident is developing, allowing for effective response.
• Video storage and management for later forensic analysis and evidence—and to improve future response plans and train employees.

Leverage video as a force multiplier

Network intelligent digital video can provide critical information far beyond traditional monitoring. Video is one of the best ways to obtain real-time information and evidence. Our solution can help improve public safety capabilities to:

• Enhance first responders’ ability to protect and serve constituents.
• Increase the safety of civilians and police, and reduce crime.
• Improve evidence accuracy and credibility.
• Reduce costs related to officers having to appear in court, longer court cases due to incomplete evidence and frivolous lawsuits.
• Improve decision making through real-time information access.
• Ease the retrieval and management of archived video.