Tech Electronics of Indiana partnered with Marion County Sheriff's Office to implement a new state-of-the-art security solution for the City-County building, the intake area of the county jail, and Lugar Plaza. The project came after an audit of their previous security solutions.
“We had an analog system that was implemented in the Spring of 2005. Viewing live and recorded footage was extremely challenging for our staff; the quality was less than optimal,” said Derek Peterson, Chief Information Officer at Marion County Sheriff's Office.
"To deliver a higher level of security, we replaced the lower level and first-floor cameras of the City-County building, added cameras in the intake area of the county jail, and retrofitted a few existing cameras to integrate with the Avigilon system, saving the county money. We also outfitted the new public gathering spot constructed outside the City-County building, Lugar Plaza, with state-the-art cameras," said Joel Staples, Account Manager for Tech Electronics.
The high-definition and megapixel video surveillance system offer superior image quality, extended storage capabilities, and advanced management features. Avigilon's search capabilities and powerful functionality make it easier to search, identify, and playback video that can be useful in many different applications.
Furthermore, with Motorola's recent acquisition of Avigilon, the Sheriff's Offices' radio networks and dispatch command center will integrate with the new video surveillance solution for better dispatch and response. The new solution configured for full redundancy and automatic failover delivers the reliability needed to ensure the ongoing security of MCSO's employees and the overall community.
“To say the new system revolutionized our video security is an understatement. Having HD quality footage coupled with advanced analytics and searching capabilities has made our staff’s lives much easier,” said Colonel William Gigerich, Executive Officer and Commander of the Judicial Enforcement Division at Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Tech Electronics is currently working on the second phase of the Marion County Sheriff’s security upgrade. The current project includes additional cameras in the county jail and a new system in the communications center and is slated for completion in early spring. Tech Electronics has also been tapped to implement the security solutions for the Assessment and Intervention Center at the new Community Justice Campus.
