Electronic Security Technology – A Powerful Ally in Compliance
Cross-industry
2024.04.03
Overview
Correctional facilities rely on Hanwha Vision’s comprehensive surveillance technologies to improve security, facilitate quick incident response, and help staff maintain control of demanding environments.
Our offerings include cutting-edge cameras in various form factors, license-free AI video and audio analytics, as well as a user-friendly video management system (VMS).
Our Solutions
Perimeter Protection & Intrusion Deterrence
Hanwha Vision’s advanced surveillance technologies support effective perimeter protection for correctional facilities.
Our AI-powered cameras with intelligent video analytics provide real-time visibility and accurate detection of people and vehicles, enhancing situational awareness and reinforcing safety.
Increased Inmate Safety & Security
Identify potential incidents at their earliest warning signs – such as fights, self-harm attempts, or unauthorized access to sensitive areas.
Anti-ligature design deters individuals from reaching or attaching to cameras monitoring high-risk zones.
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Reduce Staff time for Forensic Searches
Alleviate staff burden through efficient forensic search (metadata tagging) and reliable system operation.
Hanwha Vision’s WAVE VMS enables easy setup and configuration in minutes and supports up to 128 IP video streams per server.
Minimize Liability & Risk
High-resolution video serves as undeniable proof to safeguard your staff and facility against false claims.
It can also support monitoring and reporting on the adherence to compliance protocols.
Success Stories
Dickson County Sheriff’s Office Locks Down 360° Surveillance Coverage with Hanwha Vision IP and LPR Camera Systems
“These camera systems are all about security and safety. I have three rules: everybody goes home at the end of their shift, nobody dies, and we stay out of federal court. These cameras help us do that. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the right video is the whole book.”
- Dwayne Hayes, Chief Jailer, Dickson County
Popular Hanwha Vision Cameras for Correctional Facilities
Camera Type Comparison
Camera Type | Applications | Key Benefits | Popular Models |
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 Bullet Cameras | Perimeter Fence lines, non-inmate exterior yards |
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 Corner-mount Cameras | Special Observation Cells, Sallyports/Vestibules, Holding Cells, Mental Health/Crisis Stabilization Rooms |
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 Dome Cameras | Dayrooms, Rec Yards, Corridors, Medical, Intake, Food Services |
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 Fisheye Cameras | Cell, Corridors & Hallway Intersections, Cafeterias, Exercise Yards, Visitation Rooms |
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 License Plate Recognition | Facility entrances, Vehicle Gates, Parking Lots |
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 Multi-Sensor Cameras | Dayrooms, Rec Yards, Perimeter Fences, Parking Lots, Corridors and Vehicle Sallyports |
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 Panoramic Cameras | Dayrooms, Exterior Yards and spaces |
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 Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) | Exterior Yards and spaces. Perimeter Fence Lines, Parking Lots |
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 Thermal Cameras | Perimeter Fence Lines, Outdoor Yards |
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Bi-spectrum AI Thermal Cameras for Perimeter Protection
Provides 24/7, all-weather intrusion detection on the perimeter
The thermal lens detects heat signatures to flag suspicious activity even in complete darkness, heavy fog, or obscured by visual barriers (e.g., bushes). The visual lens then provides a high-resolution image for immediate verification and identification. This single device offers a two-stage verification process, critical for early warning systems.
Anti-ligature Cameras for High-Risk Areas
Secure, hardened surveillance for isolation cells, inmate rooms, and shower facilities where safety is paramount
The specialized, corner-mount design eliminates points of attachment (ligature points), preventing self-harm attempts. When combined with Wisenet 9 AI, these cameras can run analytics like loitering detection or slip-and-fall detection in real-time, sending immediate alerts to staff.
AI PTZ Plus Cameras
Surveillance of large, open areas such as prison yards, common areas, or main corridors
Provides expansive coverage with AI Auto Tracking, ensuring a subject remains in focus even during movement. Exceptional image quality and powerful zoom capture evidence-grade imagery over long distances.
Multi-sensor/panoramic cameras
Multi-sensor/panoramic cameras utilize four high megapixel sensors to provide a seamless wide angle viewpoint with up to a 220° field of view.
Up to 20MP (5MP x 4)
Up to 220° field of view
Multiple viewing options
Single panorama
Original camera views
Cropped images
Wisenet 9
The Foundation for Next Generation Security
Unlike many manufacturers that rely on third -party chips, Hanwha Vision creates its own System on Chips (SoCs) to retain control over both performance and security.
This enables the company to customize AI algorithms specifically for surveillance purposes, resulting in reduced power consumption, quicker processing, and improved privacy measures, such as Dynamic Privacy Masking (DPM).
Hanwha Vision’s Wisenet 9 is the latest proprietary SoC, reflecting over two decades of in-house chipset innovation. Devices powered by Wisenet 9 are tailored for industries that require high security and intelligent analytics.
Audio Solutions That Help Maintain Operational Control
Customizable analytics
Our licence-free video and audio analytics suite reduces the frequency of false alarms while increasing safety and the efficiency of forensic review.
IP Audio System
Benefits :
Link with video surveillance for an integrated solution that takes advantage of video analytics
Broadcast real-time or scheduled text to speech or audio file messages, or directly use a microphone control keyboard
Manage people flow across premises
Our intelligent audio analytics detect and identify the sound of explosions, screams, and breaking glass.
Reduce Storage Bandwith WiseStream
Our proprietary compression technology, when used with the H.265 codec, enables storage and bandwidth savings of up to 75% when compared to the use of H.264 video compression alone.
Scalable VMS Solutions
Wisenet WAVE VMS
Wisenet WAVE VMS is a lightweight and feature rich video management solution capable of supporting up to 128 IP video streams per server. The system is fully integrated with Wisenet NVRs and IP camera video and audio analytics using SUNAPI protocol and most ONVIF and 3rd party camera devices for a seamless user experience.
Easy setup
Complete system install and configuration in minutes
Compatibility
Full integration with Wisenet SUNAPI 2.0 device features and and analytics and other popular 3rd party devices
Portability
Accessible from anywhere via WAVE Sync with mobile client applications
Flexibility
Drag and drop interface with resizable viewing panes for intuitive navigation
Reliability
Robust server hive architecture ensures continuous system uptime
Accessibility
Add an unlimited number of users to a single system, each with custom or preset roles
Hanwha Vision's BLAZE VMS
Our new Blaze VMS hybrid Video Management System designed for easy deployment, AI-powered investigations, and multi-site management across modern surveillance environments.
Offers seamless integration with Hanwha Vision cameras and combines on-premises performance with cloud-based management for secure control of multiple locations.
The hybrid architecture enables organizations to efficiently manage multiple locations while maintaining secure, centralized access and control.
AI-Native Technology
Enables quick searches of archived videos using WiseAI for efficient investigations.
Seamless Integration
Supports Hanwha Vision's range of devices, including speakers, intercoms, thermal cameras, and Wisenet 9-powered cameras.
Scalability
Designed for single to multi-site operations with centralized user management.
Simplified Deployment
Available with purpose-built appliances for easy installation and management - hardened systems that come pre-licensed and ready to run out of the box.
Technology Ecosystem
Easy PLC/HMI integration
Through the use of Wisenet WAVE VMS’s license-free SDK and API, users can easily integrate custom communications with many popular third party automation devices and software suites.
No additional licenses or fees required for custom integrations UART Bridge.
Simple serial ASCII communications
No complicated VMS rules to set up
Hanwha Vision’s security and surveillance products deliver the highest level of cybersecurity. By embedding unique certificates into every device during each manufacturing phase, we provide the robust protection essential for safeguarding sensitive data.
This results in a cybersecurity policy that satisfies stringent UL CAP standards as well as our own requirements for product reliability and design innovation.
Security
Secured hardware
Integrity
Data protection
Compliance
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Secured Hardware
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Compliance Reporting Made Easy
Electronic security systems with comprehensive logging and reporting features can automatically generate reports to effortlessly demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
NDAA compliance
All Hanwha Vision General Manufactruing security cameras, components, and systems are NDAA compliant, are manufactured in our own facilities and many qualify for sale under the TAA and GSA guidelines.
Warranty and firmware support
Hanwha Vision provides a five-year product warranty to the original purchaser. To ensure continuous security, firmware updates are also supported for up to five years.
Key Industry Trends & Stats
Overcrowding a Global Challenge
More than 60 percent of the 181 countries with available data operate prison systems at over 100 percent capacity, with more than one in four countries operating a prison system at over 150 percent capacity.
Source | United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime
Higher Frequency of Attacks
Globally, prison guards are experiencing increased rates of violence from inmates, often linked to broader issues like overcrowding, understaffing, and stress. While a 10% increase was reported in the UK between 2019 and 2024, some jurisdictions like New York reported record-high levels of staff assaults.
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