TGAS & Secure Our City Host Security Technology Conference to New England Public Safety Officers

Getting away with crime just got harder. Because catching it in the act just got easier.

To show how the latest digital technology is making sure you’re being watched if you dare transgress the bounds of the law, Secure Our City (SOC), a Wellesley-based computer security service, partnered with TGAS to host a Sept. 18 open house at the Peabody flagship store of F.M. Valenti, a representative for security systems manufacturers.

SOC founder and CEO Geva Barash defines Security and Technology Consultants as “an expert who strategizes, designs and executes advanced security frameworks that protect people, assets and facilities across diverse industries.”

SOC works alongside design teams and directly with clients to help incorporate security needs into architectural engineering designs, such as CCTV, intrusion detection, and access controls. “At Secure Our City, we blend technical prowess with tailored design, offering security systems that integrate the latest advancements in surveillance, access control, and cybersecurity,” said Barash. All clients from residential homes to major government organizations like the MBTA can greatly benefit from these technological advancements and security and technology consultancies. Without proper guidance, this can come at a great expense.

Technology shown at the open house included a four-lens camera that offers a 270-degree perspective on a building’s environs in a high-resolution 5-megapixil image when mounted on a corner of the building. The camera’s Pont-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) mechanism motorizes the camera to automatically reposition its view of, for instance, a moved dumpster, so security can see it from their monitor if anybody throws unwanted trash there.

“By anticipating risks and designing systems that integrate smoothly into daily operations, consultants aim to prevent incidents before they occur, reducing disruptions and reinforcing safety,” said Barash. “Our team focuses on designing systems that are scalable and sustainable, allowing clients to expand and adjust their security capabilities as new technologies and threats emerge.”

The fish-eye ceiling camera is one of F.M. Valenti Inc.’s most state-of-the-art products. “It gives you the ability to look,” said Sean Valenti, Chief Operating Officer of F.M. Valenti. “It has a D-warp bubble lens and an inner-vision drop-in with a digital zoom and 180-degree capacity, or you can custom-cut it up into several virtual cameras” to see multiple images from diverse angles on a monitor. “The fish-eye camera can cover a whole room, up and down aisles at a liquor store, etc.,” owing to the increasing use of AI in cameras.

“Some advanced systems include AI-driven components that analyze data in real time, helping operators identify potential risks faster and distribute alerts more precisely,” said Barash. “By ensuring interoperability between various systems, Secure Our City’s consultants create a responsive network that supports seamless information sharing and faster decision-making, allowing first responders to arrive at the scene prepared and well-informed.”