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IVSS key to arrest of Veterans Memorial's defacers

Camera Systems installed and maintained by IVSS catches criminals in the act

Philadelphia's newly restored Vietnam Veterans Memorial has suffered significant damage from vandals since its dedication November 11, 2009. The surveillance camera system, provided and installed by Integrated Video Security Systems (IVSS), has recorded videos of the vandals consistently, which has led to their subsequent arrests.

Joel Cutler, President of Integrated Video Security Systems, said, "We are constantly moving the camera positions around in order to get more coverage of almost everyone entering this memorial park."

Mr. Cutler's company specializes in providing total turnkey commercial and industrial surveillance solutions. Their systems are tailored to meet each customers needs. This can include services, such as maintenance, and systems enhancements to satisfy a customer's on-going requirements.

Terry Williamson, who is President of the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Advisory Fund, said the Fund is raising money for the completion of phase two, "which will open the memorial park to Spruce Street, provide an additional entrance and allow the police and neighbors to see what is going on in the Memorial area." Mr. Williamson and James Moran, who is the Memorial Custodian, also want to reach others who mean to deface the Memorial and make them aware they will be caught on camera.

Mr. Moran invited those at home to use their computers to help watch over the Memorial. "They can come onto our cameras and watch who is at the memorial or who is defacing it by visiting "www.PVVM.com." He additionally welcomes volunteers to help with the policing and encourages them to call him at (267) 973-0625.

To read the article published in the April edition of "The Philadelphia Public Record" written by Jim Tayoun, please click here.

About Integrated Video Security Systems, Inc. (IVSS):
IVSS provides turnkey security solutions for the Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware areas. Their customers can monitor their business from any computer or cell phone in the world via the internet, without any special software. IVSS is a member of the ESA (Electronic Security Association) and National Burglar and Fire Alarm (NBFAA) Association. IVSS delivers quality, old fashioned service, leading-edge technology, and complete satisfaction with every system.