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MassTransit_AprilMay_2017

THE DENVER RTD and partners, including Axis Communications, Panasonic, Qognify and Rail Services Corp., devised one of the most advanced and comprehensive security programs. APRIL/MAY 2017 | MassTransitmag.com | Mass Transit | 31 VMS integrated with an onboard mobile video surveillance solution. At the core of this solution and the entire security operation is an advanced situational management/PSIM platform. “We’ve successfully leveraged and extended advanced video management to our entire transportation fl eet using mobile capabilities, and then adding situation management to it,” explained Transit Police Commander and Manager of Integrated Security Operations, Denver RTD, Bob Grado. The Rise of Mobile Applications and Social Media for Citizen Engagement One exciting innovation has been the recent roll-out of mobile apps that leverage social media to encourage the quick and effi cient two-way exchange of critical information between citizens and organizations. Many municipalities and transit agencies, such as Navi Mumbai and Denver RTD, are using such apps to encourage citizens to report unusual and suspicious activities directly to the city’s command center. Citizens can also opt in to receive updates, alerts and safety information. Tapping into the notion of “crowd wisdom” facilitates a more proactive response to events reported by the public, such as the suspicious appearance and behavior of individuals or groups of people, as well as items and packages that give cause for concern. Read more at MassTransitmag.com/12323313 Udi Segal is the director of business development at Qognify. When you’re responsible for the safety and security of a public transportation system, the amount of incidents to detect, evaluate and act on every day can be staggering. That’s why we’ve made sure our intelligent security solutions can handle it all. So any time an incident occurs, you’ll be ready. Visit www.axis.com/transportation One day. 192 incidents. 192 right decisions. d T s o V For more information, visit www.MassTransitmag.com/10066180 Leah Harnack/Mass Transit


MassTransit_AprilMay_2017
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