Over one billion surveillance cameras are operating in the world. They’ve become so commonplace in the United States that we rarely think about them anymore. From bustling shopping centers to quiet suburban streets, these cameras watch our every move.
Although they’ve become a valuable tool for preventing and deterring criminal activity, in many ways traditional video surveillance systems have reached the limits of their usefulness. For government agencies tasked with safeguarding critical infrastructure and personnel, the stakes are too high to rely on passive video monitoring. That’s why enhanced video surveillance is becoming more commonplace in high-stakes security situations.
While traditional video surveillance still has a place in security, enhanced video surveillance is revolutionizing how we protect assets. It’s allowing security personnel to be more proactive and keep up with today’s emerging threats. With machine learning and artificial intelligence, we can keep buildings, data, and people safer.
Let’s take a closer look at enhanced video surveillance, how it works, and how it can help your security team do more to protect your facility.
Why Traditional Surveillance Methods Are No Longer Enough
Traditional video surveillance systems are effective at capturing footage of events, but there are severe limitations. Traditional surveillance is reactive, not proactive. Security personnel can review footage after an event, but there is little video surveillance can do on its own to warn of potential threats.
Part of the problem is the sheer amount of data video surveillance systems generate. Hours of footage need to be reviewed, and if that’s done manually, it’s easy to miss signs of potential threats. The system becomes slow and inefficient, essentially useless until after an incident occurs.
Government agencies and other high-security facilities require a more sophisticated approach to protecting assets and personnel, and that’s where enhanced video surveillance can help.
What Is Enhanced Video Surveillance?
Enhanced video surveillance is a massive leap forward in security technology compared to traditional surveillance systems. It uses cameras, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, so it does much more than simply record an environment. It analyzes vast amounts of video data in real time, identifying patterns, anomalies, and potential threats that security personnel could easily miss.
While the initial investment in enhanced video surveillance may be higher than traditional systems, the long-term benefits will pay off. Reduced labor costs, improved efficiency, and better security make it a worthwhile investment for organizations that need to prioritize the safety of their data and personnel.
What Can Enhanced Video Surveillance Do?
Enhanced video surveillance does much more than record images. These advanced systems use AI and machine learning to perform tasks such as:
Running Advanced Analytics
Enhanced systems can analyze the vast amounts of video data generated by the system to identify behavior patterns, detect anomalies, and even recognize objects accurately. They can even identify potential threats in crowds and recognize individuals through facial recognition technology.
More Efficient Monitoring
Enhanced video surveillance can monitor multiple camera feeds simultaneously, offering more comprehensive facility coverage than human monitoring alone. This also reduces the workload on your security team, allowing them to focus their time and energy on critical tasks.
Machine learning and AI will also help an enhanced system continuously learn, improve, and adapt. As it analyzes more data, the system will become better at identifying abnormalities and behavior changes relevant to your specific facility. This can improve the system’s ability to identify threats and generate accurate alerts.
How Do Security Teams Use Advanced Video Surveillance?
When security teams know how to use enhanced surveillance systems effectively, they can improve security operations in several ways. However, AI and trained personnel have to work together. While AI can be a powerful addition to a security system, it cannot replace human judgment. Security teams will need to be trained on how to use the technology and its limitations. There should also be a clear division of labor for human and AI tasks.
When they work together effectively, though, security personnel and an enhanced video surveillance system can bring a powerful new layer of protection to your facility. These surveillance systems integrate with other security systems, such as access control systems, making it easy for teams to view footage linked to specific events or individuals. For example, if an unauthorized access attempt is detected, security personnel can instantly bring up footage of the event and identify the perpetrator.
Enhanced video surveillance systems will also generate real-time alerts, allowing security teams to respond to potential issues quickly. When the system detects suspicious activity, people, or items, it can create an alert so security personnel can take immediate action and reduce the risk of harm. Advanced systems can also help filter out false alarms, reducing alert fatigue and allowing personnel to focus on genuine threats to safety and security.
With the power of AI in your surveillance system, your security team can be more effective at proactively stopping potential threats before they start. It’s a worthwhile investment in your facility’s safety and security.
Ariel Creates Tailored Enhanced Surveillance Solutions
Ariel Secure Technologies offers customized, enhanced video surveillance solutions designed to meet the unique challenges faced by government facilities. Our experts will collaborate closely with you to assess your specific needs and develop a tailored surveillance strategy.
From system design and installation to ongoing maintenance and support, Ariel provides comprehensive solutions backed by our commitment to excellence. We understand the critical nature of government operations and deliver reliable, cutting-edge technology that protects your facility, personnel, and assets.
Don’t compromise on security. Contact Ariel Secure Technologies today to learn how our enhanced video surveillance solutions can transform your facility’s security.
