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Hard Rock Stadium adopts Verkada's security platform. Aug 18, 2026, 14:08 ET Verkada's platform will enhance security and operational efficiency across the Miami Dolphins' landmark venue SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Verkada, a leader in physical security and operations, today announced that the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium adopted its platform to enhance fan safety and security. Hard Rock Stadium's new Verkada deployment unifies video security, access control, guest management, intercoms and alarms into a single, cloud-based platform that enables its team to streamline security operations at the scale and speed that the 65,585-seat venue demands. "As a world-class venue hosting global events year-round, we prioritize solutions that align with the scale and pace of our operations," said Sameer Istafa, Chief Technology Officer for the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. "Verkada's unified platform provides a seamless, connected operating environment that supports our focus on delivering a consistent, elevated experience for our fans at every event." Verkada's unified platform gives Hard Rock Stadium's team: * Faster response during high-pressure moments. Activity-based detection and intelligent alerts provide teams with greater visibility into activity across Hard Rock Stadium, enabling faster, more informed responses when needed. * Proactive perimeter coverage. Advanced detection tools enable Hard Rock Stadium to take a proactive approach to monitoring the stadium's exterior and surrounding areas, flagging unusual activity before it escalates. * Streamlined access across a large campus. Verkada's cloud-managed access credentials replace physical keys and disconnected badge systems. With all door events logged, Verkada's platform can flag anomalies. * Flexibility across a wide range of events. In addition to the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium hosts college football games, concerts, and other global events - and each event has a different footprint and different security needs. Verkada enables the Hard Rock Stadium team to tailor protocols event-by-event without new infrastructure. * Lower infrastructure costs. Moving onto Verkada's cloud-based platform is expected to save Hard Rock Stadium on time- and resource-intensive maintenance costs, with new features delivered automatically through software updates. * Insight into operational efficiency. Visual intelligence from Verkada's platform provides insight into occupancy trends that can enable operations teams to reduce bottlenecks and adjust staffing in real-time. "Hard Rock Stadium can swing from hundreds of employees and vendors on a weekday to more than 65,000 fans in a matter of hours," said Filip Kaliszan, co-founder and CEO of Verkada. "Verkada is built to handle this kind of complexity, with one unified platform that keeps pace with an operation that never stays still. We're proud to provide solutions that help keep fans, athletes and entertainers who visit Hard Rock Stadium safe - and to give the team behind these legendary events the tools they need to keep delivering a world-class experience." Hard Rock Stadium worked with Castaway Technology and Security (CTS) to support its Verkada deployment and implementation across the campus. CTS used Verkada's Command Connector to bring Hard Rock Stadium's existing video security infrastructure into the new platform during the migration period, ensuring a smooth transition and letting security teams work from Verkada's platform from day one. "Hard Rock Stadium is a marquee venue that demands a security infrastructure to match. Our goal was to help them transition to a more agile and integrated ecosystem. With Verkada, we were able to deliver a truly end-to-end solution that eliminates technical friction, allowing the security team to focus entirely on maintaining a safe, premier experience for every fan," said Craig Bruce, co-founder at CTS. About Verkada Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada's six product lines - video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms - provide unparalleled building security through an integrated, cloud-based software platform. Over 30,000 organizations across 170 countries worldwide, including over 100 of the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. For more information, please visit www.verkada.com. About the Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins, owned by Chairman of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross, are the oldest major-league professional sports franchise in the state of Florida. The team began playing in 1966 and joined the NFL with the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The franchise has won two Super Bowls - in the 1972 (VII) and 1973 (VIII) seasons - five conference championships and 13 division titles. The Dolphins remain the only franchise in NFL history to complete an undefeated season, going a perfect 17-0 in 1972. The team plays home games at Hard Rock Stadium and trains at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens. A steward of the South Florida community, the Miami Dolphins have raised more than $100 million for cancer research and care through the Dolphins Cancer Challenge. The organization also prioritizes supporting local youth through its football initiatives, positively impacting more than 60,000 student-athletes and coaches, and works alongside more than 100 partner organizations through FOOTBALL UNITES(TM) programming to strengthen relationships and foster understanding. For more information, visit MiamiDolphins.com. About Hard Rock Stadium Hard Rock Stadium is a global entertainment destination and curator of world-class events. The best-in-class venue is home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami Hurricanes football team, the Orange Bowl, Formula 1(R) Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, Miami Open presented by Itaú, major concerts, the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and FIFA World Cup 2026(TM). Due to its overall sustainability efforts, the multifunctional venue holds Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification and FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating. For more information, visit hardrockstadium.com. SOURCE Verkada

Charleston-area police departments review Flock camera changes as they consider own policies. Alan Hovorka and Maddy Quon Updated Sun, August 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM PDT * Flock Safety cameras have prompted law enforcement agencies to reevaluate their use of surveillance technology following instances of misuse, leading to policy adjustments and increased scrutiny. CHARLESTON - A private surveillance company's decision to rein in police use of its systems has prompted local law enforcement agencies to reevaluate their own approaches to the technology, although they have not specified what might be considered. Used around the country, Flock Safety cameras and similar technology are meant to help law enforcement solve crimes or track down missing people. But critics say the technology allows an invasion of privacy that amounts to a nationwide mass surveillance system that has been abused at times. Several law enforcement officers, including in the Upstate, were fired recently upon the discovery they were using Flock cameras to stalk romantic partners. In response, the company made some adjustments to curb the misuse and protect privacy. Lowcountry police spokespeople said their agencies are reviewing their policies in an effort to ensure public trust. Despite the surveillance company making these changes, not everyone is satisfied. Paul Bowers, director of communications at the American Civil Liberties Union, said in a statement that Flock executives are "panicking in response to a public relations crisis," but these policy tweaks won't make the problem go away. "The threats posed by warrantless mass surveillance dragnets are real and current, not hypothetical," Bowers said. "No matter your race, political beliefs or criminal record, your privacy is being violated just for driving on public roads... everyone's privacy is under threat as long as we let companies like Flock run roughshod over our rights." After a Washington Post investigation revealed that some police officers used Flock cameras to run searches on people not connected to investigations - including instances of stalking and harassing exes - Flock Safety shared on Aug. 13 that the company will roll out new and more restrictive features to crack down on the misuse. Some of those abuses have manifested in South Carolina. An officer in Mauldin was fired earlier this month after she used Flock cameras to track a former significant other 166 times between March and July. The former officer, Ellie Hammond, is the fifth Greenville County law enforcement officer to be fired over misuse of the technology in recent months, The Post and Courier Greenville reported. Some of the Flock updates include changing the data retention default to seven days instead of 30; requiring a search and case code tied to an investigation for each vehicle searched; and requiring the use of Audit Assistance, which detects abnormal activity such as an officer searching for the same license plate repeatedly. The system flags those situations for administrator review. The company will also publish an easy-to-read explanation next week of its contract, clarifying how customers own the data captured by Flock cameras. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is among agencies that already voluntarily implemented Flock's Audit Assistance when it launched earlier this year, according to Lexi Douglas, a spokesperson for the agency. The department is reviewing the surveillance company's policy and technical updates before deciding what to do next, she said. Douglas said the sheriff's office follows best practices when using the company's cameras and participates in one of the company's transparency portals that discloses the volume of searches and other information. The College of Charleston Department of Public Safety also participates in the company's transparency program. Similarly, spokespeople for the Charleston Police Department, North Charleston Police Department and Mount Pleasant Police Department said their agencies are reviewing Flock's updates. "We consistently review our policies and will make revisions when deemed appropriate, such as when our Real-Time Crime Center/Joint Operations Center comes online in the near future," said Lt. Anthony King, a public information officer for North Charleston police. In May, North Charleston police added about 100 additional cameras from a Flock competitor, Verkada. The cameras brought online this spring have been part of a four-year project in that city to deter crime and solve cases more quickly, The Post and Courier reported at the time. North Charleston police placed Verkada cameras at 170 locations based on crime density statistics, King said previously. A draft of North Charleston's policy called for footage to be retained for 180 days before deletion, the newspaper previously reported. In Mount Pleasant, the town's police department conducts monthly audits of Flock and other surveillance systems to "ensure proper use of technology and prevent/identify misuse," public information officer Brad Franko wrote in an email to The Post and Courier. The police department has 23 cameras installed throughout the town. "Our efforts and use of any law enforcement tool are focused on keeping the public safe and solving crimes," Franko wrote. In Charleston, the city relies on a network of city-installed and residential cameras. A program introduced in March 2025 encourages residents to provide police access to their security cameras. Connect Charleston has so far integrated nearly 600 cameras into the city's surveillance system. Another 300 cameras have been registered by businesses and residents. The city's program is done in cooperation with body camera and Taser company Axon. Registration lets police know the camera exists. Integration allows officers to access a live feed during an active investigation, according to a press release. Litigation over the legality of mass surveillance systems, such as Flock, reached the state's appellate courts earlier this year. In May, a circuit judge ruled in favor of the State Law Enforcement Division, granting the agency summary judgment to dismiss a case that challenged the constitutionality of a program that collected 400 million time-stamped and geo-located license plates.

Is your physical security system doing enough to protect your business? What your cameras, door access, alerts, and technical support should help your team do. Having security cameras and controlled doors does not automatically mean your business is protected as well as it could be. The real test is whether your team can identify unusual activity, find the right footage, control who can enter, and respond without searching through several systems or calling multiple vendors. A well-planned physical security system should make those responsibilities easier. It should help your team: * Find footage without reviewing hours of video * Alert the right person when defined activity occurs * Connect door-access records with related video * Manage multiple cameras and locations * Control who can view footage or change permissions * Know who is responsible when something fails Links Technology works with Verkada to help businesses create that kind of coordinated setup. Verkada provides the platform for cameras, access control, alerts, and management. Links provides the local assessment, installation, networking, configuration, and ongoing technical support behind it. Can your team Find the right footage when it matters? Recording video is only the beginning. The footage is useful only if someone can find and review it when needed. Many older systems rely on separate DVRs, NVRs, or recording servers. Investigating an event may require someone to know which recorder and camera to access, then search through a long block of video. Verkada cameras combine onboard processing and storage with remote management through Verkada Command. Authorized users can view cameras, review historical footage, and manage multiple locations through one platform. Search tools can narrow footage using available details involving motion, people, vehicles, time, or location. This can help when investigating activity near an entrance, movement around inventory, a vehicle entering a restricted area, camera tampering, or an event involving several cameras. The purpose is not to collect more video. It is to make the right video easier to find. Will the right person know when something happens? Traditional camera systems often help after someone reports an incident. Intelligent alerts can notify the appropriate person when defined activity occurs. Alerts may be configured around conditions such as line crossing, activity during certain hours, motion, or camera tampering. The destination matters too. Activity near a loading dock may need to reach someone different from an issue at the main entrance or server room. More alerts are not always better. If every movement creates a notification, important events become harder to notice. Alerts should reflect the locations, schedules, and concerns that matter to the business. Do your cameras and door records tell the same story? Access control records which credential was used, which door was involved, and when the event occurred. Video shows what happened around it. If a badge is used at a restricted entrance after hours, the access record identifies the credential. Related footage can help confirm who entered and what happened before and after the door opened. When those records are available through a coordinated platform, the person investigating spends less time switching between systems and building the timeline manually. The business still needs a response process. Someone must decide who receives alerts, who can change permissions, and when an event should be escalated. The technology provides the information. The response plan determines what happens next. Can your network support your security system? Cloud-managed cameras and access controls depend on the technology at each location. Network connectivity, power, user accounts, permissions, and secure administrator access all affect how the system performs. Before installation, Links reviews: * Camera placement and coverage * Network and power requirements * Video-retention needs * User roles and permissions * Alert routing * Ongoing support responsibilities Those responsibilities continue after installation. Devices must remain connected. Accounts and permissions need to be reviewed. Access for former employees and administrators must be removed. Technical problems need a clear owner. This is where Links' Managed IT experience supports the physical security system. Schaumburg and Chicagoland businesses can work with a local partner that understands the cameras, platform, network, configuration, and ongoing support requirements. Can you keep any of your existing equipment? Updating physical security does not always require replacing every camera or door reader. However, businesses should not assume that all existing equipment will work with a new platform. Verkada Command Connector can bring certain supported third-party cameras into Command. Compatibility depends on the manufacturer, model, firmware, network, and features the business needs. Third-party cameras may also have limitations involving maintenance, analytics, alerts, firmware updates, network interruptions, or technical support. Existing door readers and access-control equipment require a separate review. An assessment can determine what may remain, what should be replaced, and whether a phased transition makes sense. A simple test for your current security setup. Choose one recent camera or door event and try to reconstruct what happened. Can your team quickly identify: * When and where the event occurred? * Who or what was involved? * What happened immediately before and after it? * Whether the right person received an alert? * Who can save or share the footage? * Who can change or remove access permissions? * Who owns the issue if a camera, door, or network connection fails? If the process requires several logins, long footage searches, or calls to different vendors, your system may be recording activity without giving your team the visibility and support it needs. See what your physical security system could do. Verkada provides the physical security platform. Links provides the local planning, installation, networking, configuration, and technical accountability behind it. Links can review your cameras, access controls, locations, network, and response process. Links Technology Solutions, Inc. can explain which existing equipment may be compatible and recommend a practical path based on your needs. Contact Links Technology to schedule a physical security assessment or Verkada demonstration.