Security Dealer & Integrator

JAN 2013

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Voucher Program—Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. The MRHP facilities span nine main properties in Milford and include both high-rise apartment buildings and multifamily residential complexes. MRHP Executive Director Anthony Vasiliou wanted to provide a high level of tenant and public safety across all properties, including comprehensive video security coverage of all interior and exterior public spaces and integrated access control for several of the larger building complexes. Vasiliou is a major proponent of using technology as a force multiplier, allowing small housing authority staffs to provide a greater range of tenant and facilities safety and protection services. Cameras and connectivity at the MRHP Challenges presented The main technology challenges were the integration of the various vendor products into a leading edge, integrated and cohesive video management solution and implementing a highly available IP infrastructure using both wired and wireless connections to cameras. In addition, cameras had to literally be mounted in lots of interesting and untraditional spaces. The main wireless challenges for the project were the sensitivity of the megapixel cameras and propensity for latency. In addition, there was a shortness of certain communications links in the multi-family building complex. Finally, there were acute Mounting configurations varied depending on the location and the building to optimize the system. www.SecurityInfoWatch.com | SD&I; | January 2013 31

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