Security Solutions for Law Enforcement
Sygma offers an array of cutting-edge solutions for Law Enforcement Agencies aimed at preventing crime, ensuring the safety of staff, visitors, and detainees, and complying with stringent regulations. From CCTV systems with evidence-capturing capabilities to sophisticated access control technologies, Sygma's comprehensive offerings prioritise both security and privacy considerations.
Security Solutions in Law Enforcement Premises
The use of surveillance solutions can help to prevent crime and disorder on police premises as well as capture high-quality evidence in the event of a crime. Installing specific security solutions can also be extremely helpful for law enforcement to protect staff, visitors and even detainees. These systems can help to deter crime, minimise costs and more. At Sygma, we provide a comprehensive range of security systems, such as CCTV Systems, Intruder Alarms and Access Control solutions. Alongside our range of CCTV systems, we offer several service and maintenance packages so you can concentrate on your day-to-day operations without worrying about your security equipment working correctly.
Prevent crime and disorder
CCTV cameras in law enforcement facilities can help deter and monitor crime in public and private areas. CCTV has been proven to significantly reduce crime overall and help to assist in possible convictions. Installing a CCTV system will not only help deter criminals but also help keep your visitors, detainees, officers and staff safe.
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CCTV footage can help to gather evidence in the event of a crime taking place. It can identify suspects, establish the timeline of events, and corroborate witness testimony. CCTV footage can be the only evidence that exists in some cases.
Minimise risk
Video surveillance enables law enforcement to monitor staff, visitors and detainees in potentially high-stress environments, minimising the risk to anyone in the facility.
By having CCTV systems in hallways, custody suites, reception areas and more, law enforcement can ensure the personal safety of everyone on the premises, which can also help with ongoing investigations and enquiries.
Compliance with CCTV Regulations in Law Enforcement
CCTV surveillance on police premises comes with several rules and regulations to protect officers, staff and detainees, as well as their privacy.
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 sets out the powers public bodies have to use surveillance – and when they can tell or permit people to use it. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regulates the collection of information about people.
It is a legal requirement in the UK that CCTV must be operated in accordance with Data Protection and Human Rights legislation. Sygma’s CCTV installations comply with the latest data protection regulations and guidelines.
Additionally, the government’s Surveillance camera code of practice contains detailed information on what CCTV operators must do to comply with data protection law. The amended code was enacted on 12 January 2022 and applies to local authorities and the police.
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Access Control
Access control systems are ideal for restricting and controlling access. Our latest door entry solutions offer high levels of security, protecting staff, detainees and visitors and assets, whilst keeping a digitalised record of events.
Integrated Access Systems
The growing nature of sophisticated Access Control systems makes them ideal platforms for integrated systems, providing total security management, time & attendance capabilities, CCTV management and more.
Digital Keypads
Digitally coded access keypads suit various door entry and access control systems.
The user simply enters a numeric code into the keypad on or near the door to access the premises. These access codes can be set to various lengths, with most devices having the capacity for more than one code to be input.
Online Systems
Online systems generally provide real-time operator management facilities. Systems offer graphical and textual display facilities, allowing easy operator control. Online systems have password control and hierarchical operator authority levels, enabling full audit trails.
Audio/ Visual door entry systems
Door entry and intercom systems provide voice and visual communications between two or more locations for advanced security purposes (removing the need for face-to-face physical contact with unknown people).
Security intercom system locations
Security intercom systems are frequently used between a locked building entrance door and a constantly attended location, such as a manned security control room or reception area.
CCTV Solutions
We offer a comprehensive range of CCTV systems to meet law enforcement needs. These solutions range from reliable, cost-effective single cameras to state-of-the-art interconnected technology.
IP Systems
IP (Internet Protocol) is a method of transmitting data over a network, where each computer on the Internet has a unique identification address. As the CCTV system operates over a network, the cameras can be accessed by anyone on the same network or via the internet (and recorded on a networked PC).
Network Camera
You can track everyone passing through a high-security entrance with a network camera. Recent advances make connecting cameras directly to an IP-based computer network possible. A network camera performs many of the same functions as a standard analogue CCTV camera but does so with greater functionality at substantially lower costs.
Security Surveillance
Network Cameras are used in professional security systems, enabling live video to be viewed remotely by authorised personnel. The network cameras are easily integrated into larger, complex systems but can also function as stand-alone solutions in entry-level surveillance applications.
Web Attraction
Network Cameras enable high-quality, Live Video to be shown to the whole Internet community. Live Video is an effective way to bring visitors back to a website.
Other CCTV Solutions
Intruder Alarms
Installing an intruder alarm system gives you maximum security and protection from unwanted criminal activity. An intruder alarm will be an effective deterrent and protect your premises.
Bells-Only Alarm
A bells-only burglar alarm will produce a loud noise to scare off the intruder and make others nearby aware of the break-in. Only people in the vicinity who hear the alarm will be aware of the event, as these types of intruder and burglar alarms do not automatically inform the police or a named person.
Audible burglar alarms may be adequate for retail and commercial buildings within densely populated areas. However, if your premises are remote, such as an industrial estate, there may be better solutions than a bells-only alarm.
Monitored Alarms
Monitored burglar alarms offer the highest level of protection from intruders. You should always use a professional to install a monitored burglar alarm, as it should use both a wireless and wired system. Once triggered, the burglar alarm will inform the monitoring station, which can contact the police or the security company hired to monitor the premises.
CCTV Privacy Consideration for Law Enforcement Premises
There are several privacy points to consider when installing CCTV systems in Law Enforcement premises;
Do not install CCTV cameras where privacy is expected, such as toilets and changing rooms.
Assign one person to handle recordings and limit access to the footage.
Register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a CCTV operator and specify your intentions.
There must be as much transparency as possible, including a published contact point to access information and complaints.
Use appropriate signage indicating CCTV operation.
Educate your staff about policies and procedures.
Sygma is committed to providing law enforcement premises with ultimate security whilst protecting the privacy of officers, staff and detainees. We offer features such as masked zones, access controls and more
CCTV Maintenance and Support in Law Enforcement
Regularly servicing and maintaining your security system will help to ensure its reliability and compliance while reducing or eliminating any potential downtime. The working life of your high-value equipment will also be extended.
At Sygma, we provide a comprehensive range of security system service and maintenance packages to ensure that your systems are adequately maintained.
We offer a comprehensive range of options based on the requirements of your system and your budget. These options include a platinum package, free equipment repairs and replacement parts, an enhanced package, and a standard package.
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