Monday, October 27, 2025 3 min read Artificial intelligence
How Technology Becomes a Lifeline for Community Safety
Discover how AI-powered cameras like iSentinel Urban IQ are transforming community safety with real-time monitoring, facial recognition, and smart infrastructure automation.

The demand for smarter and faster public safety solutions has never been more urgent until now. With cities and towns becoming more and more populated, communities are finding ways to stay ahead of threats and crimes.
There are CCTVs and officers, but the current defence we have against crimes more reactive than proactive.
That’s where intelligent surveillance comes in.
AI-powered cameras are not passive observers, they’re proactive tools that help prevent incidents from escalating, protect people, and promote peace of mind. We believe that safety should be intelligent, scalable, and accessible — and that’s what our iSentinel Urban IQ is.
A proactive AI-powered camera that promotes safety, security, and law enforcement not just against crimes but in all industries too.
Beyond Monitoring: How AI-Powered Cameras Make a Difference
Right now, the traditional CCTV systems record what happens. So safety happens once the incident has occurred or once it escalates. It’s more of reactive than proactive. But AI-powered cameras, on the other hand, understand what’s happening and act on it. Here’s how:
- Facial Recognition – the AI-powered cameras can identify individuals in real-time for access control, attendance, or law enforcement.
- Behavioural and Activity Analysis – the AI-powered cameras can detect aggressive gestures, loitering, or suspicious movements before they escalate.
- Vehicle and Object Tracking – the AI-powered cameras can monitor license plates, unattended luggage, road damage, or even accidents and then sends alerts to the correct responders on the scene.
- Real-Time Alerts and Pattern Detection – AI-powered cameras can instantly notify authorities of accidents, threats (such as weapons) medical emergencies, or riots to deescalate the situation or help those in need.
AI-powered cameras is no longer just for recording evidence, it’s about preventing harm before it happens.
Our AI-Powered Camera Solutions: iSentinel Urban IQ
iSentinel Urban IQ is designed to transform how communities approach safety. Instead of having installed a camera to different parts of the vicinity or even the town, having iSentinel Urban IQ is like building a smart and reactive ecosystem that works with you.
Its key features:
- Real-Time Monitoring – providing live feeds with AI analysis for immediate threat detection.
- Identity Verification – facial recognition with over 99.5% accuracy and anti-spoofing tech.
- Smart Infrastructure Automation – automate access controls, traffic enforcements, and public alerts.
- Data-Driven Reporting – Generate actionable insights for better decision-making.
Use Cases
Facial Recognition to Grant Access
The system identifies users who are attempting to access a restricted area by using facial recognition technology. The interaction starts once a user approaches the entry point of a vicinity, there a kiosk-gate with the AI camera will capture their facial image and compares the captured image with their registered personnel in the stored database. If there is a match, the system will automatically grant access by either unlocking the doors or opening the gates for the user to pass through.
Vehicle Scanning for Security Threats.
The system scans vehicles for potential security threats as they enter government facilities, private and public buildings, recreational venues, or other vicinities that can hold crowds. The system interaction begins once the vehicle approaches the check point, aided with security, the vehicle will be scanned using the AI cameras to identify their license plate and the vehicle’s body to find any hidden items that should not be in the body. If any threats are detected, the system automatically reports security personnel, who can take necessary steps to investigate and respond.
Track Luggage, Ensuring Safety and Preventing Theft.
The luggage tracking system enables real-time tracking of luggage to ensure its safety and prevent theft. When a traveller checks in their luggage, AI cameras will capture the luggage’s image and store it in their system which will help airlines to monitor the luggage’s location throughout its journey easily. If the luggage is misplaced or stolen, the system will provide updates to the airline and the traveller (using a website portal) of its location, allowing the staff to trace its whereabouts quickly.
For idle or suspicious luggage, the system enables an automatic detection of mysterious or idle luggage left unattended for an extended period. When the luggage is left in a public area, the system continuous scans the vicinity with its surveillance cameras. If the luggage is in the same spot, stationary, for a set amount of time, the system triggers an alert to notify security staff.
Danger And Accident Identification to Notify Users of the Incident/Scene.
The system will continuously monitor the environment for potential danger or accidents. Using an AI-powered camera, the system detects incidents such as accidents, hazardous situations, or the presence of dangerous conditions. Once a danger is detected, the system immediately triggers a real-time notification to alert affected individuals and safety personnel about the incident.
Notifications may be sent via a mobile app or the website portal, ensuring rapid response. The system may also provide important details, such as the location, severity of the incident, and recommended actions to mitigate the danger.
Detect And Identify Animals and Send Alerts to User.
The Animal Detection and Identification System utilizes AI-powered cameras to detect the presence of animals within a specified vicinity. The system continuously monitors the area for any movement, distinguishing between animals and human presence.
Once an animal is detected, the system uses image recognition algorithms to identify the type of animal, whether it's a domestic pet, wildlife, or even a dangerous species. An alert is then immediately sent to the user via the app, notifying them of the animal's presence and type.
Why It Matters to You
Whether you’re in IT, business development, engineering, or public service, intelligent surveillance helps you protect what matters most — people, assets, and reputation.
For small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organisations, iSentinel Urban IQ is a scalable solution. You don’t need to overhaul your infrastructure. Our system integrates with existing IP cameras and networks, making it cost-effective and easy to deploy.
Let’s Build Safer Communities Together
AI-powered cameras are more than a trend, they’re a lifeline for modern safety. At MYtech, we’re committed to helping you implement smart surveillance that works for your community.
Let’s talk about how we can make your community safer with intelligent technology.
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