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