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FIRE, SECURITY UPGRADES
By Michael Lohr
FOXWOODS CASINO UPGRADES VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
Foxwoods Casino expands security as facility grows
wned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods Resort Casino opened in 1992 as the first full-service gaming facility of its kind ever es- tablished on an Indian reservation. Today, Foxwoods remains one of the largest casinos in North America,
which evolved over 25 years as a world class destination resort offer- ing a variety of family-friendly amenities in addition to six casinos, AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants, spas, exclusive retailers and live entertainment venues.
Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation infused over $4 billion in slot revenue into the Connecticut state economy through a first-of-its kind agreement between a tribe and state, sup- porting much-needed state programs and services throughout 169 municipalities.
GROWTH AND EXPANSION
As Foxwoods grew and expanded, so did the need for a state-of-the- art, integrated video surveillance system to provide necessary cover- age and security for the gaming facilities. The resort required new IP cameras and existing analog products working together for a seam- less integration, which would adapt and grow as Foxwoods expanded.
A long-time customer of Red Hawk Fire & Security, Foxwoods entrusted Red Hawk to complete the final two phases of a three-phase project to update the resort’s analogue video system with full color IP cameras, monitors and a new video management system. The final project involved upgrades to the Fox Tower and Rainmaker Casinos as well as expansion of the existing DataDirect Networks (DDN) and Genetec video management systems.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Surveillance Director, Kevin Hodge maintained oversight of the project through completion. “It was important for us to adopt the most advanced technologies to include truly forensic-quality video as well as extended retention to help protect our business and guests against all types of loss, includ- ing but not limited to cheating and theft,” Hodge said. “Thanks to the dedication, tenacity and professional skills of the Red Hawk team, all work was completed on schedule and to very high standards. We are happy to have an upgraded system that provides the highest level of
security for resort operations and guests.”
GAMING AROUND THE CLOCK
With thousands of visitors enjoying round-the-clock gaming excite- ment, Foxwoods gradually upgraded to IP cameras through a phased
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