DENVER — Denver International Airport (DIA) could soon receive an upgrade to their security system at all parking lots. The project will include data storage equipment that will be needed for the 213 new high-resolution cameras that will be used around the airport's parking lots. “They will provide excellent details in low light conditions and it also allows us to have very good surveillance in darkness,” said Mark Nagel, senior vice president for parking and transportation at DIA.
Currently, there are 10 cameras at the airport that directly focus on the parking lots, plus additional cameras around the airport to get views of the parking garage and lots. “They’re probably 10-15 years old at this point, and the technology has changed so much," Nagel said. "This gives us the ability to improve those cameras and get better surveillance.
” According to Nagel, the old cameras have poor quality, especially at night and there’s not enough surveillance coverage in the parking lots for the amount of passengers the airport sees every year. “The biggest thing was that we didn’t have adequate coverage, so this will allow us to cover every square foot of the parking lot.” Nagel said.
The storage equipment will help Denver Police, on-site security and airport officials keep videos and additional information for any ongoing investigations, such as vandalism, stolen cars and break-ins. RELATED: DIA sees a downward trend in car thefts at the end of 2023 In addition to stora.
