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tem with no real limitations. I believe the client has been pleased with the capability to control and preview content before it goes on the wall. They currently have about 30 preset displays.”
Getting Behind the Power
With the number of cameras and the video streaming to the facil- ity, Salinas had to be certain the equipment he was recommending and the software that would power the system would work without a hitch, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“Our work to determine the right kind of solution was very in- volved, and we evaluated all the systems,” Salinas said. “When it came right down to it, we selected Lenel’s OnGuard for access control, Axis Communications IP cameras and Salient’s VMS and its PowerUltra servers. All of this is securely stored in an enclosed network so there is no worry of outside hacking.”
Salient regional sales representative Paul Fisher said the choice of VMS was truly an important decision because it had to be strong enough to stop any breaches but also be able to provide the ability to run the perimeter security system and the internal security.
“Our VMS solution is able to take the lead with all the streaming video and push it wherever it is directed,” Fisher said. “With three counties and multiple agencies using this facility, the security solu- tions have to be dependable, yet easy to use.
“We were invited in to demonstrate the system, and we were able to show numerous details that would benefit the end user. We are able to provide reliability and scalability, and we’re a local company, so that worked to our benefit as well,” Fisher said.
The facility is designed to provide uninterrupted 911 services dur- ing various emergencies, including terrorist attacks and natural disas-
ters. There also is an onsite helipad for access by law enforcement of- ficials, should area roadways be closed or congested, and for staging for media during a public emergency. The building is constructed to withstand an EF3 tornado strike and to operate without any public utilities for an extended period of time.
“The mission of the facility is to provide that emergency response when a caller is quite pos- sibly going through the worst experience of their life,” said James Hasslocher, Bexar Metro 911 network district chairman.
Ralph C. Jensen is the editor in chief for Security Today magazine.
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