Tag: Boston bombing
Assessing the future of video surveillance
As events like the Boston Marathon bombings occur, people are becoming more amenable to video surveillance. Today, video surveillance is no longer limited to traditional security but is also found in retail, government, transport, and other areas. The video surveillance market is expected to grow by over 12 percent globally this year, as compared to 2013, according […]
Boston bombing: surprising technologies that stop and track terror
In less than a week, the Boston bombers have been identified, tracked down, and arrested. Surveillance camera footage was key in doing so. The surviving suspect was apprehended in a collaborative effort; law authorities asked the public for photos of the marathon and released photos of suspects to them. Social media helped people quickly share […]