LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 16, 2007 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that
it, along with Senspex, Inc., a provider of innovative solutions for security,
surveillance, chemical analysis, and detection systems, has completed the
installation of an integrated surveillance system at Alpine Border Patrol
Station, a border patrol facility located in Alpine, Texas. The hub of the new
system, WIN-PAK® PRO 2005 with a VISTA-128FBP intrusion panel, will
substantially reduce the time it currently takes for Border Patrol agents to
assess a potentially hazardous situation. The integration of the two products
will also reduce training time for new agents, allowing them to get up to speed
quickly.
By integrating all of the station’s security into a single WIN-PAK PRO 2005
platform, agents can scan their entire region using a single screen. They can
also manipulate any object in the system from the same screen, allowing them to
quickly assess the risk a situation poses and react accordingly. The
VISTA-128FBP intrusion panel provides offsite notification to the MX8000 alarm
receiver located at the remote site, while a 32 channel Fusion DVR supports 23
fixed cameras and five PTZ cameras located throughout the premises. This means
agents can monitor and respond to alarms, as well as manipulate cameras from
remote locations. All activity is logged, and can be stored and retrieved easily
at any time.
“This security system has given the Border Patrol the ability to control the
level of access that personnel have to sensitive areas, monitor all activity
remotely, and respond to situations quicker and more efficiently,” said William
Renfro, Senspex senior project engineer. “Overall, the Honeywell system has
elevated the Alpine Border Patrol Station to a higher level of security.”
“When designing a security system, it is important to listen to the customer
and understand their needs, as well as their business,” said Jack
Andruszkiewicz, regional sales manager, Honeywell Access Systems. “Senspex
understands their customers’ needs, and we worked together to provide an
integrated security system that works for the Customs and Border
Protection.”
“The collaboration between Senspex and Honeywell exceeded the Border
Patrol’s expectations by combining Honeywell’s robust WIN-PAK access control
solution with Senspex’s exceptional service and attention to detail,” said
Janelle Anthone, vice president of Senspex.
Eventually, other Border Patrol stations will be able to connect with the
same alarm receiver, enabling centralized control of monitoring and responding
to alarms. Future plans for the system also include a possible upgrade in order
to ensure it complies with the HSPD-12 and FIPS 201 specifications.
The Alpine Border Patrol Station is one of 12 Border Patrol Stations in the
Marfa Sector, which covers over 165,000 square miles, encompassing 155 counties
in Texas and Oklahoma - the largest geographical area of any sector along the
Southwest border. Border Patrol agents in the Marfa Sector are responsible for
more than 510 miles of river border.
For more information, visit www.honeywellaccess.com.
