IP CCTV system helps cut crime in Lanarkshire

Story link: IP CCTV system helps cut crime in Lanarkshire by Jan Harris

A �1.3m internet protocol-based (IP) CCTV system, developed and installed by ntl:Telewest Business, has helped North Lanarkshire Council significantly reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

The system, which is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, enables the viewing, management and recording of multiple CCTV schemes throughout North Lanarkshire.

Cameras have been installed at a range of locations in the region, including town centres, housing estates, schools and business locations.

Video streams are delivered over ntl:Telewest Business Metro Ethernet VPN. The system links all police stations back to a central, purpose-built location, and is managed 24 hours a day by locally-based ntl:Telewest Business engineers.

Critical sites are offered diverse connections onto the network and a 2GB-fibre ring enables the transmission of high quality video streams and voice and data traffic.

Services which will be delivered over the network include IP telephony for the housing department and a data processing application for education services.