Safe City Cameras Melbourne

Safe City Cameras Melbourne

To promote city safety, 53 close circuit TV (CCTV) surveillance cameras are installed in the city.

The cameras operate in areas where anti-social behaviour or criminal activity are more likely to occur. The cameras are linked to a control centre staffed 24 hours a day. Signs and pavement plaques have been placed in areas where activity is being monitored.

The program aims to provide a safer environment and reduce crime levels by deterring potential offenders and helping in crime detection.

The Safe City Camera Program

The City of Melbourne established a CCTV system in the city in 1997. The Safe City Cameras Program (SCCP) has operated continuously since that time and is one aspect of Council’s Strategy for a Safer City 2011–2013.

This camera program assists Council and the Victoria Police to work together to improve response times to crime and other emergencies. The program was developed to:

• contribute to the provision of a safer physical environment
• assist Victoria Police to reduce crime levels by deterring potential offenders
• aid detection of crime, breaches of laws, identify offenders and assist with emergency response.
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CCTV Footage Found Jill Meaghers Killer

Jill Meagher, a 29-year-old who moved from Ireland to Melbourne three years ago disappeared while walking home from a bar in Brunswick.
Jill had left Bar Etiquette on Sydney Road at 1.33am (AEST) Saturday 22nd September after drinking with ABC colleagues.  She never completed the five-minute walk to the flat she shares with her husband, Thomas.
In the CCTV footage, Jill could be seen speaking with the man in the blue hoodie outside a bridal dress store.  In the footage, the man in the hoodie walks back and forth, speaks briefly to Jill, and then walks off ahead of her.
She then speaks to her brother on her mobile for two minutes, walks out of view of the camera.
With the extensive Media reports about her disappearance across Melbourne, we watched the story of Jill Meagher unfold with a conclusion that has rocked Melbournians.
The one positive outcome is that her killer Adrian Ernest Bayley was identified by the CCTV footage and her family can today say goodbye to her in a private funeral.
We hope the government will follow through with their plans to install more CCTV cameras around the city of Melbourne to ensure our streets are safe, as we see how it can provide peace of mind and assist the police in getting criminals off our streets every day.

Security Expo, Sydney

We are very excited about visiting the upcoming industry Expo in Sydney.  

Security Expo is being held at:

Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre (Hall 2 & 3)

Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, Sydney

From the 25-27 July, 9.30am – 5pm

With over 150 exhibitors and most of the major suppliers there to launch new products into the Australian market place.  We are sure to come back the a list of recommendations and new innovative products. The products that we think stood out in the crowd.

 

Security Alarm Response Policy

We are still wondering if the Alarm Response Policy will be introduced here in Victoria.  The Alarm Response Policy was introduced over 12 months ago in NSW, whereby police required alarm verification via ‘visual or remote video’ alarm verification. The Alarm Response Policy over the past 12 months has reduced the number of alarms reported to police by 65%, equating to over 58,000 incidents. Of the 28,000 alarms police did respond to only 6% were actually confirmed as genuine. As a result the NSW Police Force will be enforcing a $200 false alarm fine for non genuine-false alarms in an aim to provide a more effective response to genuine alarms.

Under Section 209 of the Police Act the Commissioner of Police to charge a fee of $200, where Police respond to a false alarm on more then one occasion within any 28 day period where the premise is a building. Although the policy has not been rolled out in Victoria, we find that police are more likely to attend when the alarm has been verified.  This highlights the need for customers to consider implementing regular maintenance of their alarm systems to ensure that alarms operate effectively and installing CCTV cameras or new technology such as Videofied which will provide our A1 Graded Monitoring Centre with verification of the alarm and ensure that the police will attend on request.

Microsoft – HomeOS (Operating System)

With technology being a big part of our everyday life, we have found our clients wanting more tech savvy security systems to be installed in their homes.  From video intercoms that look like a big iphone, alarm keypads that are touch screen and also display family photos in rotation when idle, to security cameras & security alarms that can be accessed from your iphone or ipad so that you can check the teenage kids are doing their homework or keep an eye on your home while taking that trip around Australia that you always dreamed about, all while you are away enjoying yourself.

Smart homes are the way of the future and although there are systems out there at the moment to control your home devices & security systems they are limited and expensive.

Microsoft are currently testing and soon to launch (in America) software called HomeOS (operating system) which can operate all your home systems from one smart device (iphone or ipad).  Bringing the operation of your homes devises such as lights, door locks, security camera, alarm and even your TV and games consoles together with user friendly software on your smart device.  Microsoft claim that they are bringing smart homes to the masses so we are looking for the launch in Australia and what it is going to cost.

For more information about HomeOS and to see a video demo click here

Home Alarm Monitoring

One in five people (21 percent) did not warn their neighbours that a thief was at work in their area after being burgled.  People in New South Wales were most likely to warn their neighbours and Victorians least likely. 

Almost half of Australians do not investigate or call the police when they hear a home alarm, so why have a home alarm? Your home alarm is a deterrent for burglars and statistics show that burglars are less likely to target a home with an alarm system installed.  For your home alarm to work most effectively, we can program your alarm to notify our A1 grade, alarm monitoring control room.   The monitoring control room has a list of contacts to notify on activation of your alarm and can dispatch a patrol on your instructions.  Having your home alarm monitored 24 hours will give you peace of mind for as little as $1 per day.  Click here to find out more 

HIA Homeshow – Melbourne

We are on the Premier Clean Stand – F31 Click on image for Details

Salto, Access Control Systems

Salto is an Access Control management system that you have placed in your business to track who goes where and when.  By installing the door locking system you are able to allow or prevent access to areas by issuing proximity cards, fobs, remotes, ect to each user.  These systems are used widely in hotels, gyms, schools, social clubs, airports and businesses that require areas to be restricted or monitor access.  For more information on access control systems suited to your business Click Here or call one of our consultants on 1300 661199

Ashford Homes – New Display Homes

Ashford Homes have recently opened 2 New Display homes in John Russel Road, Cranbourne West.  The Avanti which is a 3 bed, 2 bath home and the Amarni which is a 4 bed, 2 bath home.  Eclipse Security supply and install security alarm systems, intercom systems and ducted vacuum systems for Ashford Homes clients.

If you are considering building a home in the near future Ashford Home should be on your list of builders to consider.  For more details and to view the full range of designs and layouts that they have to offer go to: www.ashfordhomes.com.au

Position Available – Security Systems Installer/Technician

We are currently seeking a full time Security Systems Installer/Technician.

If you are an experienced Security Systems Installer/Technician with over 5 years experience in the industry we want to here from you!  To find out more about the role and apply for the position CLICK HERE or call our office to chat with David Hill – Install Coordinator on 1300 66 11 99.