NET GAINS FOR THAMES VALLEY POLICE
MSC Security have been instrumental in developing a video transmission system over IP (Internet Protocol). Originally commissioned by Thames Valley Police to transmit public CCTV images to its control rooms via the BT ISDN at up to 256 kbs. Our knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP) technology and understanding of Police operating requirements led us to recommend an IP transmission solution. The installation halved the cost of the project while providing a much more flexible system with far greater long term potential. The force is now able to route any of the 1,100 camera images from their three counties (and their eleven CCTV public control rooms) to the two new centralised police control rooms. Whilst operating in compliance with the Data Protection Act, the system enables police controllers to deploy appropriate resources to developing incidents by watching situations as they unfold. The issue of "Bandwidth" is a constant dilemma for IT managers; in conjunction with CNL – a software development company – a solution has been developed providing high quality CCTV images using small file sizes to minimise demands on LAN/WAN. Lawrence Cohen reports on a project which has enhanced the force's ability to respond to incidents. Please read the full article here.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND POLICE FORCES
We have recently completed a large project in conjunction with West Oxfordshire District Council, Thames Valley Police, Witney Town Council and Witney Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

We planned and installed a state-of-the-art CCTV system in Witney, Oxfordshire.

We made use of some innovative technologies, such as a private fibre optic transmission link, and touch-screen controls to make the setup as effective and easy-to-use as possible.