Axxon PSIM Face Recognition Provided Security for the Tunisian Presidential Elections

Client

In November of 2014, during the Republic of Tunisia’s Presidential elections, Axxon PSIM face recognition emerged as a pivotal component ensuring the security of polling stations, exemplifying the utilization of advanced government security systems.

Challenges

In June 2014, the electoral commission of the Republic of Tunisia announced a tender for creating a physical security system for polling stations, necessitating cutting-edge city camera systems during the presidential elections. The elections followed the Arab Spring, which involved military action and revolutionary events in the Middle East, including Tunisia. Due to the country’s instability and the threat of terrorist infiltration at the polling stations, security was a major priority during the elections

Solution

In response, AxxonSoft’s partner, Synergie, devised a bespoke security solution leveraging Axxon PSIM facial recognition technology, tailored to meet the demands of government building security systems. This innovative system, integral to smart city surveillance, analyzed faces captured by city surveillance cameras in real-time. It compared them against a database of individuals, including suspects associated with terrorist organizations. This comprehensive proposal, incorporating PSIM and video analytics, garnered acceptance from the electoral commission.

To prevent a terrorist threat, AxxonSoft’s partner Synergie developed a unique solution for Tunisia based on the Axxon PSIM facial recognition system, tailored to meet the demands of government building security systems. This solution is designed for use in public safety and security systems and at sites with elevated access control requirements. The system analyzes faces in images from city video surveillance cameras in real-time and depending on the degree of similarity, follows a specified script to warn the operator, alert emergency services, and so on. This comprehensive proposal, incorporating PSIM and video analytics, garnered acceptance from the electoral commission of the Republic of Tunisia.

Results

The Tunisian presidential elections were held on November 23, 2014. Synergie deployed the security system at 150 polling stations throughout the country. With 269 cameras transmitting live feeds for analysis, the Axxon PSIM face recognition system played a crucial role. A database was set up that contained about 1000 persons wanted on suspicion of involvement in terrorist organizations. As a result, the system ensured a secure electoral process devoid of any security breaches, showcasing the effectiveness of video surveillance software and security system integration.