Page 24 - Security Today, May/June 2023

team looked closely at all cybersecurity aspects of Genetec tech- nology. To get the green light from them validated that we chose the right technology partner and product.” PLANNING FOR FUTURE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES The Chicago Cubs are just beginning to unlock the power of Genetec solutions. And with ambitious plans in mind, they’re keen to keep evolving and expanding their security footprint. The next phase of deployment will include deploying solutions at Sloan Park, the Cubs Spring Training facility in Mesa, AZ, and eventually at the Chicago Cubs Academy in the Dominican Re- public. Since these sites are more remote and have limited staff throughout the year, they plan to connect these systems back to the Wrigley Field JSOC to offer additional support and remote assistance as needed. The Chicago Cubs are also looking for ways to collaborate more closely with Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC). According to Lindsay, deploying Genetec Security Center makes it possible: “We’ve always had a good relationship with the Chicago OEMC. Since bringing Genetec on board, we’ve started talking about using the FederationTM feature to give them access to some of our exterior cameras. This would expand their visibility across the city. We’re also looking at installing AutoVuTM automatic li- cense plate recognition (ALPR) cameras around our ballpark and federating those with the Chicago OEMC. They can respond to any alerts to wanted vehicles or known suspects. This partnership makes Wrigley Field and our community safer,” Lindsay said. Another big enhancement on the horizon is enabling built-in video analytics within Security Center. The team is already look- ing at deploying KiwiVisionTM Intrusion Detector to help off-sea- son or nighttime staff better detect threats. They are also inter- ested in using KiwiVision People Counter and Crowd Estimation analytics to identify bottlenecks on gamedays and streamline the flow of people moving through the ballpark. “We have numerous other operational technologies outside of safety and security. Having Genetec Security Center and the Om- nicast VMS has opened our minds to many other future use cases and different ways to enhance our daily operations and the guest experience. There are so many integrations, capabilities, and features available to us. We’re excited to maximize the use of the Genetec platform across our business and find new ways to keep enhancing that one-of-a-kind ballpark experience that all Chicago Cubs fans and Wrigley Field visitors know and love,” Inman said. Rick Taylor is the national director for Public Sector at Genetec Inc. 24 Untitled-1 1 MAY/JUNE 2023 | SECURITY TODAY 2/24/23 2:28 PM FACILITY SECURITY