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"Some 165 closed-circuit TV cameras soon will provide live, round-the-clock scrutiny of nearly every street, park and other public space used by the 55,000 residents and the town's many tourists. That's more outdoor cameras than are used by many major cities, including San Francisco and Boston. Unlike anywhere else, cash-strapped Lancaster outsourced its surveillance to a private nonprofit group that hires civilians to tilt, pan and zoom the cameras -- and to call police if they spot suspicious activity. No government agency is directly involved..."

"In the world of video surveillance, the words “high definition” have typically been associated with IP cameras, where manufacturers used megapixel camera sensors to offer the same level of clarity that new consumer HD digital televisions offered. Now, a group of technologists and vendors wants to change that perception that you have to go IP to get HD, and they’re doing so by launching an initiative called “HDcctv”."

"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced yesterday it has launched a blog dedicated to informing the public about the department's activities. The Blog @ Homeland Security is "designed to increase transparency and facilitate the dialogue between DHS and the American public," according to a statement released by the agency."

"Retail theft, including shoplifting, employee theft, administrative error and vendor fraud, is up, according to a recent annual survey conducted by the University of Florida with a funding grant from ADT Security Services. The National Retail Security Survey (NRSS) preliminary results show a real increase in the rate of retail theft for the first time in six years. In 2007, the lowest rate of retail theft in the 18-year history of the survey was reported at a rate of 1.44 percent of overall retail sales. Last year that rate rose to 1.52 percent of sales translating into losses of $36.5 billion."

"One of the most important aspects that can make or break the success of IP video system is the quality of images produced. While the right camera selection is important, the right amount of light at a scene can dramatically improve clarity of images and the efficiency of your system. Earlier this week, Security Magazine Editor Emeritus Bill Zalud moderated a well-attended Webinar on Lighting the Way to High Quality IP Video with expert presenter Dr. Bob Banerjee of Bosch."