Security is, obviously, the backbone of any correctional facility, and the line between containment and chaos often comes down to the effectiveness of your perimeter security. As escape attempts grow more sophisticated and contraband techniques evolve, traditional security measures are no longer enough. A robust perimeter security system is not just a nicety - it’s a non-negotiable. That’s where Aura Ai-X, a cutting-edge Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS), comes in - providing real-time alerts, advanced threat detection, and seamless integration with your existing security infrastructure. It’s not just a technological upgrade but a fundamental shift in how we approach threat prevention.
Here are five reasons why a reliable PIDS solution, like Aura Ai-X, is essential for your correctional facility.
The most dangerous escape attempt isn't the one you stop - it's the one you didn't because you never saw it coming. Inmates planning an escape can study facility routines, identify blind spots, and plan meticulously for months, sometimes even years. These individuals may attempt to breach perimeters - whether by climbing fences, cutting through barriers, or exploiting any weak point they identify.
A high-performance PIDS like Aura Ai-X doesn't just notify security of an attempted breach but also detects the precursors to escape attempts, such as:
By detecting these early warning signs, security teams move from reactive to proactive, often neutralizing threats before they fully materialize. In one documented case, Aura Ai-X detected unusual activity at a perimeter junction three weeks before what was later discovered to be a coordinated escape plan involving seven high-risk inmates.
The contraband economy within correctional facilities has undergone a technological revolution. Today's smuggling operations go beyond what we’ve seen in movies - they employ sophisticated methods far beyond what has historically been documented.
We’re looking at drone deliveries timed to coincide with shift changes, thermal equipment used to identify surveillance blind spots, and throw-overs with GPS-enabled packages. One customer even reported intercepting a dead bird that had been gutted and filled with drugs, in an attempt to bypass surveillance teams.
Naturally, smuggling contraband - such as drugs, weapons, or mobile phones - can compromise facility security and put inmates, visitors, and staff at risk. Criminal networks often exploit perimeter vulnerabilities to introduce illicit items, but a smart PIDS solution like Aura Ai-X detects unusual perimeter activity in real time, helping security teams intercept contraband before it reaches the facility.
Traditional security methods, like patrols and CCTV monitoring, rely heavily on human attention. The adoption of technology in security isn't about replacing human judgment - it’s about enhancing it.
The most valuable resource in any correctional facility is the experience and intuition of security personnel. However, cognitive research shows that sustained vigilance declines after just 20 minutes. Imagine having a system that could serve as your ‘always-on assistant,’ handling constant vigilance while allowing officers to focus on assessment and response.
Aura Ai-X is designed to support security teams by:
This heightened operational efficiency doesn't just improve security - it contributes to officer morale and retention in an industry facing significant staffing challenges.
The hidden cost of substandard perimeter security isn't in the technology - it’s in the erosion of trust. When officers respond to repeated false alarms, a dangerous psychological pattern emerges.
Each false alarm decreases response urgency - we all know the story about the boy who cried wolf. Now, imagine an officer experiencing 500+ false alarms. Some hesitation when responding to alerts could be expected, wasting precious seconds that can make the difference between containment and crisis.
Modern fiber optic, DAS based, PIDS technology, like Aura Ai-X, distinguishes between environmental triggers (wind, animals, debris) and actual intrusion attempts through sophisticated deep-learning pattern recognition algorithms. This isn't just about reducing false alarms - it’s about restoring confidence in security tools and ensuring officers trust the systems they rely on.
While regulatory compliance is mandatory, forward-thinking correctional administrators recognize that the right PIDS solution delivers value far beyond satisfying a legislative box-ticking exercise. Many governing bodies now require advanced perimeter security measures to safeguard against escapes and external threats.
A certified and reliable PIDS solution like Aura Ai-X not only helps meet compliance standards but also demonstrates a proactive approach to security. This evolution from "checking boxes" to leveraging security data as an institutional asset represents the future of correctional facility management - where security infrastructure becomes a source of operational intelligence.
Correctional facilities face challenges unimaginable a generation ago. Sophisticated organized crime networks, technology-enabled escape attempts, and increasingly complex contraband operations are here to stay. Meeting these challenges requires more than just upgrading equipment - it demands a fundamental shift toward intelligence-driven security.
The most effective PIDS solutions don't just secure your perimeter - they transform it into a rich source of actionable security intelligence, creating a force multiplier effect across your entire security apparatus.
Want to discover how cutting-edge fiber optic sensing technology like Aura Ai-X can revolutionize your facility's security? Connect with security experts who understand the unique challenges of correctional environments and can design a solution tailored to your specific needs.
Future Fibre Technologies delivers cutting-edge fiber optic perimeter security solutions designed for high-risk environments like correctional facilities. Our real-time threat detection, low false alarm rates, and seamless system integration provide security teams with the tools they need to maintain control and prevent security breaches.
Ready to transform your perimeter from a vulnerability to a strategic asset? Contact us for a comprehensive security assessment that goes beyond traditional approaches to deliver measurable security improvements.
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Aura Ai-X offers cutting-edge capabilities for perimeter security, excelling in scenarios where pinpoint accuracy, scalability, and resilience are critical. Here are its standout features:
CCTV systems, while not as advanced as Aura Ai-X, provide visual monitoring capabilities that are essential for certain applications. Here are their strengths:
When combined, Aura Ai-X and CCTV create a robust security system that leverages the strengths of both technologies:
Choosing the right perimeter security solution depends on your specific needs. Aura Ai-X delivers unparalleled accuracy, scalability, and resilience, while CCTV provides critical visual verification. When integrated, these technologies actually enhance each other, creating a powerful system that prioritizes real threats and minimizes false alarms. By investing in both, you can ensure that your security system is prepared for any challenge - providing peace of mind and protecting what matters most.
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Future Fibre Technologies is pleased to announce that its market leading Aura Ai-X and Aura Ai-XS intrusion detection technology and software has received Safety Integrity Level 2 certification.
This means that that Aura Ai-X and Aura Ai-XS satisfy the requirements of EN50128:2011 – a standard that specifies the process and technical requirements for the development of software for programable electronic systems used in railway control and protection applications.
Increasingly valued by customers, SIL (Safety Integrity Level) represents a significant level of safety assurance and ensures that the implemented safety measures and systems meet the required standards. SIL-certified systems guarantee mitigating risks, potential hazards, and enhancing the overall safety performance in projects.
Commenting on the certification, Ava Risk Group CEO Mal Maginnis said: “We understand that many of our customers operate in environments where functional safety is paramount and significant disaster can occur when a system fails to operate as expected. This is particularly relevant in the rail sector as technology becomes more complex, hardware and software interact in different ways and components are sourced from many markets. Receiving SIL 2 certification sets a new standard for reliability in fibre sensing, ensuring our Aura controllers operate with mean time between failures (MTBF) extending into the millions of hours – significantly enhancing safety and operational continuity and providing our customers with the confidence that any safety risk is reduced to an acceptable level.”
Ava Risk Group Limited (ASX: AVA) (“Ava Risk Group” or “the Company”) is pleased to advise that it’s latest generation Aura Ai-X intrusion detection technology has been selected for three electricity substations on the East Coast of the United States. The contract, valued at over A$0.7 million, has been awarded by Johnson Controls Inc who are the system integrator for the substation projects and is for the immediate supply of detection equipment to the sites. There are no other conditions attached to the contract.
The contract demonstrates the ongoing demand for Ava Risk Group’s ‘Detect’ solutions from the US power sector as operators look to combat physical attacks on critical infrastructure and mitigate service disruption. It builds on the success the Company has achieved in recent years in providing intrusion detection technology to critical energy infrastructure in North America.
Ava Risk Group CEO, Mal Maginnis commented: “With increasing attacks on substations across the US, implementing security technology to protect infrastructure from vandalism, suspicious activity and physical attack has become a key priority for power authorities. We’re pleased that our intrusion detection technology has again been selected to protect these substations and are confident that our footprint in this market will continue to grow as new sites are added to the power grid.”
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Ava Risk Group is a global leader in providing technologies and services to protect critical and high value assets and infrastructure. It operates three business segments – Detect, Access and Illuminate. The Detect segment manufactures and markets ‘smart’ fibre optic sensing systems for security and condition monitoring for a range of applications including perimeters, pipelines, conveyors, power cables and data networks. Access is a specialist in the development, manufacture and supply of high security biometric readers, security access control and electronic locking products. Illumination specialises in the development and manufacture of illuminators, ANPR cameras and perimeter detectors. Ava Risk Group products and services are trusted by some of the most security conscious commercial, industrial, military and government clients in the world. www.avariskgroup.com
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT), an industry-leading provider of cutting-edge perimeter security solutions, is proud to introduce the latest innovation in intrusion detection technology at ISC West 2024: Aura Ai-XS. This ground-breaking solution is specifically designed to safeguard perimeters spanning up to 10 kilometres (6 miles) with unparalleled precision and reliability. Designed with small facilities in mind, Aura Ai-XS represents the very best of short perimeter intrusion detection systems.
Future Fibre Technology (FFT) has secured a contract from a long-term, energy sector customer who has elected to upgrade its current FFT intrusion detection system to the latest generation Aura Ai-X technology. Aura Ai-X will deliver state-of-the-art site security, safeguard critical infrastructure and support expansion of this critical natural gas terminal. This contract win was announced to the ASX and Ava Group shareholders on 20 December 2023.
Future Fibre Technology (FFT) has secured a contract to protect a new 130km pipeline at one of the world’s largest copper mines in South America. The contact is valued at approximately US$1.8 million (A$2.7 million). This contract win was announced to the ASX and Ava Group shareholders on 20 December 2023.
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has secured a contract to install its latest generation Aura Ai-X perimeter intrusion detection technology at four correctional facilities in the United States. This contract win builds on the successful deployment of Aura Ai-X at another facility operated by the same state-based corrections agency last year. This contract win was announced to the ASX and Ava Group shareholders on 20 December 2023.
Ava Risk Group Limited (ASX: AVA) (“Ava Risk Group” or “the Company”) is pleased to advise that it has been awarded a major contract from UGL Limited for the implementation of its market leading fibre optic sensing systems on a Sydney transportation project. The contract is valued between A$2 and $3 million. Delivery and implementation of the systems is expected to occur during calendar year 2024.