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What this paper will cover About me and Angel Trains On Train CCTV requirements Reproduction of moving images Technical train integration Legal requirements Operational requirements Conclusion
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Angel Trains
Worlds largest private owner of trains Formed in 1994 at the time of UK rail privatisation Leasing 4000 rail vehicles to 20 of the UKs 25 train operating companies Owning more than 40% of the UKs rolling stock Employing 187 staff with an ethos of employing best in class
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1. Reproducing highly usable moving pictures of people 2. Integrating the system in trains 3. Integrating the system with the train operation 4. Ensuring the recording are legally admissible
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Reproduction of moving images Most CCTV supplier know little about image capture and
reproduction
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Dont use wide angle lenses alone Do consider using narrow angle lens with wide angle
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Wide Angle Lens Good over view of the train but no facial recognition Poor resolution Poor light handling capabilities Distortion
Narrow Angle Lens Provides clear facial recognition more of the time Proves a person entered and left the train
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The Dos and Donts of image capture Camera selection Do chose the best camera you can afford Understand the need then select the camera Example for forward facing CCTV
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Low quality Camera Crude Exposure Low resolution Most of video is not usable Adds little value
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The Dos and Donts of image capture Other dos Do Use best quality cable between camera and recorder Do mount the camera solidly. Do Work closely with Train operator to understand exactly what
the want images of and why?
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Technical train integration Harsh environment shock / vibration / dust / dirt / moisture /
condensation / very hot / very cold / low maintenance
UK Rail Approvals VAB / RSAB / HMRI / EMC Operator and owner engineering change procedures Supplier accreditation
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Limited camera locations Lighting / window issues Limited power supply Expensive and labour intensive
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Legal requirements
Ensure the defence team cannot question the integrity of the recorded
image in any way. This means: Images are very clear Innocent people are protected Signs showing that CCTV is operational Images have been securely stored and not tampered with Audit trail) All images time and date stamped (GPS even better) All equipment is well maintained CCTV operator knows how to respond to request for information (Data Protection Act) Think hard before considering dummy cameras
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References
Angel Trains On-Trains CCTV guidance Document 2004 Digital Images As Evidence The United Kingdom Parliament, House of Lords, Science and Technology, Fifth Report 03 February 1998. Data protection Act 1998 CCTV Small User Checklist 27 June 2002
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