Enhance Your Genetec System with These Solutions
Genetec Security Solution #1: Genetec Clearance
Digital Evidence Management
With the proliferation of surveillance video from affordable security cameras, body cams and handheld devices comes a need to manage large amounts of video evidence. But what good is all this evidence if it takes too long or is too costly to share or receive, which means it may not even get used?
Evidence can be missed due to the sheer amount of time and attention it takes to receive and review video. And with increasing amounts of evidence, there is also an increased risk of evidence being mishandled—a risk exacerbated by the need to transfer files using USB drives or CDs. Mishandling can be the cause of lost court cases and criminals going free.
Genetec Clearance solves some of these problems by allowing easier, more secure transfer of evidence files—especially large files such as video footage. This capability facilitates collaboration between law enforcement agencies, security departments and the public and helps to close cases faster.
Because the program exists in the cloud, the exact same files can be accessed by all stakeholders—a great boon for organizations with multiple widespread locations. From the security department’s point of view, the ability to easily transfer files, share them, and keep them organized saves time, labor and money.
Any type of file can be uploaded using Clearance, and the faces of innocents can be redacted or unredacted.
“The whole purpose of this tool is case management, and the program has many functions to aid that purpose for any organization in a customized way,” said Dustin Graybill, Senior Systems Engineer of Prime.
Genetec Security Solution #2: Genetec Mission Control
Collaborative Decision Management
Previously, handling a security event was a cumbersome process involving verifying a situation in-person, walking to and locking every door listed on paper or in a computer, and placing separate calls to first responders, organization leaders and affected departments. This clunky process was time-consuming and riddled with human error. Genetec has transformed this with its new tool, Mission Control, which enhances organizational security through automated data collection and responses, leveraging security sensors, cameras, and access technology. The system offers map-style visualization and pre-loaded protocols, providing a comprehensive overview and situational intelligence for security and operations professionals.
Mission Control also supports on-site responders by reducing stress-induced errors with clear, step-by-step guidance for manual interventions. A technology partner like Prime Secured can work closely with organizations to customize and optimize the system for any situation.
Genetec Security Solution #3: Genetec ClearID
Physical Identity and Access Management
In environments with high foot traffic such as commercial, educational, entertainment, or healthcare venues, managing security and ensuring efficient movement can be cumbersome, especially when granting and adjusting access as roles change.
ClearID, integrated with Genetec’s Security Center Synergis™, simplifies this process. This cloud-based physical identity and access management (PIAM) system allows staff to swiftly enforce security protocols and facilitate smooth movement through self-service options.
For example: If you visit a workplace using ClearID you sent an email enabling you to print a badge at a kiosk upon arrival. This badge will restrict your access to certain areas automatically, removing the manual effort and reducing errors.
Genetec Security Solution #4: Genetec AutoVu
Automatic License Plate Recognition
Surveillance cameras revolutionized the security industry. Now, if you steal something from a store, your image is likely going to be captured and can be used to prosecute you – IF they find you. Genetec’s AutoVu automatic license plate recognition (APLR) tool completes the loop by providing solid evidence for identifying offenders in various scenarios. While cameras capture images, ALPR at strategic locations like chokepoints can provide crucial license plate data, offering more concrete evidence than just facial images. This system not only notifies security immediately but also captures photos with contextual details to aid law enforcement.
AutoVu is utilized in both static and mobile setups by law enforcement for tasks ranging from parking enforcement to solving serious crimes like abductions. It’s also applied in schools to detect potential threats and automate access in facilities like distribution centers, streamlining entry for authorized vehicles. Even casinos use it to recognize VIP guests for premium service.
Genetec Security Solution #5: Genetec Plan Manager
Map-Based Command and Control
In addition to improving security overall, this system can reduce labor, sometimes to the point of being able to eliminate a position.
It’s much more effective to adapt security tools to your operation than the other way around. Plan Manager is a Genetec Security Center module that can be adapted to your operation in a very visual and intuitive manner, which can save time and give security professionals a better understanding of any situation. Plan Manager brings together data, images and notifications from many parts of the system. The result is faster, better responses to keep everyone and everything more secure.
In addition, Plan Manager allows your system to capture and save situational data to aid in investigations. “You can input floorplans, maps, Google Maps images, large site plans and every component of your system into this software to more easily and more comprehensively manage the entire system,” Graybill said. A traditional monitoring system puts images and notifications into tiled squares, which can be difficult to understand and act on.
The technology is helpful not only for security events but for day-to-day monitoring. Graybill describes a Prime customer that has a facility with 100 doors—50 on each side of the building. Plan Manager allows staff to simply look at the map, instantly see the status of all doors in one image, identify open doors, and then send someone out to close them. The system is sophisticated enough to identify false alarms.
Unified Technology for Improved Security
One of the best things about these five Genetec system add-ons is the ease with which they can be implemented with the help of an experienced Genetec integrator such as Prime. We not only can set up and efficiently connect the hardware and software for you in stress-free, customized deployments, we also can provide various levels of monthly cloud-based monitoring and maintenance services as needed to aid your security staff freeing them to do more important things.
For information about any of these solutions—or to get started with a basic Genetec security system—contact Prime Secured at 402-401-6120 or primesecured.com
