Colorado Springs

“I selected Pelco for the quality of [its] product, the service we receive ... the ability to integrate Pelco products with the access control system, the range of Pelco products offered and the fact that Pelco has a GSA schedule.”
– Eric Engle, Integrated Security Specialist, SimplexGrinnell, Project Integrator

Mission
When the $6.2 million Stetson Hills police substation opened in Colorado Springs, Colorado, there was a need for both indoor and outdoor cameras of the highest caliber. Outdoor temperatures in Colorado Springs vary significantly, and the area experiences thunderstorms from May through October. The system needed to continuously record activities in any light, integrate with the access control system and operate in any weather.

Solution
The answer was the Spectra Series indoor (color) and outdoor (day/night) dome positioning system, along with Integrated Camclosure units and CC3700 Series fixed cameras. Together, these cameras capture video images that are stored on DX8000 Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). The system is set to record all activity on a 14-day loop and periodically copy to CDs. To ensure high system reliability and survivability in case of a lightning strike, fiber optic cable is used.

Result
The Pelco video security system has been successful. Police Services Representative Kim Brunson found the new system simple to use and highly effective, as it allows her to select specific cameras in order to focus on whatever the job brings. The recorded data is also invaluable for ongoing investigations and for use as evidence in future cases.