The GSN 2015 Digital Yearbook

sure pick up any possible gunshot sounds, and if those
sounds are heard, the detector triangulates the location
of the shot. It then guides the camera to pan, tilt, and
zoom in the direction of the gunshot within seconds.
Many cameras are placed on utility poles in unique, patented
enclosures that house the cameras and all of their
related equipment: a DVR or NVR, an encoder, a power
supply, and a router. A flashing blue light — a nod to
a police car’s light bar on the roof — is placed on the
enclosure as a finishing touch. These units are peppered
throughout the city, from Beale Street to the ports and
many areas in between. To further protect police force
and sensitive operations, a local wifi system is employed
that enables officers to pull up to an enclosure, connect
to the network, and discreetly pull data without even
exiting the car. Not only is the department receiving a
lot of positive feedback on its crime prevention efforts,
but the cameras have become an instrumental tool in
catching criminals — MPD has several cases prosecuted
each week thanks to incidents being captured on video.
Plus, the police are able to dispatch calls from the RTCC
and view live video before the officer even arrives on the
scene. From gunshot detection to the video evidence
used in prosecutions, it’s clear that MPD’s crime prevention
program has made a measurable impact on public
safety.
Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:
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www.memphispolice.org
Name and organization of nominating
contact for this entry, including name, title,
organization:
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Anna Boudinot, Content Manager
Hikvision USA
Nominating contact’s email address:
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anna.boudinot@hikvision.com
Address of nominating contact’s organization:
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908 Canada Court
City of Industry, CA 91748
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