S ingapore Police Force Enhancing Building Security through Video Surveillance Standards...

Singapore

Police Force

Enhancing Building Security through Video Surveillance Standards

Superintendent of Police (SUPT) Alvin LIMAssistant Director OperationsSingapore Police Force27 August 2014

SCOPE

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• Introduction• Objectives• Video Surveillance System (VSS) Standard• Conclusion

INTRODUCTION

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• A new Video Surveillance System (VSS) Standard for Buildings was drafted in line with the improvement in technology.

• VSS deployment to support and enhance the overall management of a building’s security.

• Most effective when deployed with other security measures (e.g. access control, alarm systems).

OBJECTIVES

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Video Surveillance System (VSS) Standards• Provides for a uniform and consistent approach for

the technical specifications, installation, operation and performance of VSS across buildings in Singapore.

• Provides guidelines to the industry in the deployment of VSS

• Helps in security management and assist in post incident investigations/reviews.

CAMERA

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• Resolution of HD 1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels or its equivalent– Widescreen: cover wider areas, lesser cameras will

be required

SD ResolutionHD Resolution

CAMERA

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• Resolution of HD 1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels or its equivalent– Better Resolution Subject identification Illegal activities

detection Allows for the

addition of video analytics subsystem

SD Resolution HD Resolution

CAMERA

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• Network IP-based Cameras, recommended to be compliance to Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) standards

• Minimum height of 2m from floor level

• Vandal-resistant and Tamper-proof enclosure

• Good colour reproduction for easy identification

• Fixed Cameras are deployed to meet coverage requirement; Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Cameras can be used as a supplement to fixed cameras

• Lift lobbies• Staircase landings• Ingress/Egress for

Human/Vehicle For identification of vehicle /

person of interest entering / exiting from the building

COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS

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• Main entrance lobby• Registration counter

COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS

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• Public Access Areas– Street areas within building’s boundaries– Entrances / Exits to MRT stations

COVERAGE DEFINITION – HD1080 RESOLUTION

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Detect / Observe – 10% Recognize – 20%

10% of Panel Height

20% of Panel Height

Identify – 45%

45% of Panel Height

RECORDING

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• Open-format CODEC and video container format

• Period of Archival: 28 days + 10% buffer• Basic Metadata: GPS time and date to be watermarked

on recorded images• Image quality of HD1080p: 1920x1080

– Good quality images for post incident investigations– Clear images allow for speedier identification of the subject

which will lead to faster apprehension of the perpetrator • Recording and storage facility:

– Preventive measures against unauthorised removal/ viewing of recordings

– Sited in the inner perimeter of the building

LIGHTING

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• Ensure that the artificial/natural lighting does not blind the camera view.

• Lighting should be continuous and sufficient to support VSS coverage.

• Light source is recommended to be a minimum of 2m from the camera.

• Preferred position for the lightis above the camera.

CAMERA SYSTEM

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• Reserve viewing terminal– For Emergency Response Agencies

• System Integrator (SI) / Vendor to provide Software Development Kit (SDK) for commands including Select Camera, View, Extract, PTZ and Playback

• VSS designed and installed with a minimum f 20% spare capacity for future expansion

• Signage– Strategically located to inform the public that the

VSS is continuously monitored and recorded– Building owners may opt for Digital TV instead

ALARMS & ANALYTICS

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• Alarms may be installed to inform the users of potential issues from the camera system:– Video loss alarm– Tamper alarm

• Video Analytics may be deployed to help the CCTV operators in picking up suspicious activities– Loitering– Unattended bag

CONCLUSION

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Video Surveillance System (VSS) Standard for Buildings

A set of VSS Standard to provide guidelines to the security industry in the deployment of VSS to enhance the building’s overall security.

(http://www.police.gov.sg/img/advisories/misc/vss_standard_for_buildings.pdf)

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The End