High Security

Ocular is accredited and entrusted to carry out work on protected sites and highly sensitive environments.

From government projects to developments critical to society and our economic infrastructure, the solutions we provide secure locations vital to national security and – thanks to the rigorous compliance processes and standards we adhere to – have successfully done so for over four decades.

Custodial

Ocular is trusted to design, integrate and maintain solutions which keep inmates, staff and patients safe.

Few sectors could be more synonymous with security and surveillance than prisons and custodial facilities. Ocular has a strong heritage in this field and is trusted to design, integrate and maintain solutions which keep inmates, staff and – in the case of mental health units - patients safe, whilst delivering robust and reliable estate-wide security in these highly complex settings.

Prisons and Custody Suites

Ocular has supported the Ministry of Justice for many years. We regularly work across prison estates to develop solutions, standards, and project specifications tailored for varying security categories – from high security ‘CAT A’ facilities to Young Offender Institutions. We also work with many UK police forces to develop and install designs for Home Office compliant custody suite CCTV systems.

The challenges all these facilities face is significant. Camera coverage and high image quality is essential to cope with multiple blocks, security clearance zones and harsh/low and no light conditions

Secure Mental Health Units

Applying the knowledge, experience and stringent technical capability we’ve acquired to broader custodial settings, has also seen us develop a strong reputation in the Secure Mental Health sector, with customers including UK high-security hospitals.

Access control integration – combining door control (video, card, biometric entry) and key management for wards, medical zones (including pharmacy facilities) and entrances/exits – with intruder detection and visitor management is a common requirement, as is the need to deploy and support electronic alarm systems ranging from assistance call points to mobile and body-worn technology (such as pagers and RFID) for people tracking.

As a government contractor with a long track record of performance and technical innovation, we are regularly engaged in major projects for different government departments and agencies.

The scale and scope of projects we are involved with, requires a high level of compliance with security standards. For example, our systems and processes for producing, handling, storing and disposing protectively marked information, enables us to carry out work for the UK government up to and including IL4.

Put simply, Ocular is trusted to deliver robust and reliable security solutions and holds the certifications and accreditations to prove it.

Typical Solutions for High Security

Access Control

We install advanced access control systems that secure entry, allow swift exit in emergencies, and integrate with other critical systems.

Analytics

Using tools such as facial recognition, human behaviour analysis, and heat mapping, Ocular’s high security customers are better able to identify threats and respond rapidly.

Gates, Barriers and Blockers

We work closely with leading providers of commercial gates, barriers, turnstiles, parking bollards and traffic management solutions to perfectly suit premises that demand high levels of physical security

Perimeter Intrusion Detection

High Security environments rely on Perimeter Intruder Detection (PIDS) to quickly detect and identify intruders or perimeter breaches. Ocular’s PID solutions use a variety of technologies, including infra-red, pressure pads, thermal cameras, vibration and motion sensors. We are also able to detect drones and unmanned systems and enforce a controlled and safe landing

CCTV and Video Management Systems

We design, install, and integrate world leading CCTV and video management solutions that protect assets, ensures prisoner and worker safety, and improving operational efficiency, whilst meeting budget and regulatory requirements.