Case Study: Worcester County Sheriff's Office achieves enhanced inmate and staff safety with Axis Communications

Keeping the peace with Axis network cameras

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needed a reliable 24/7 surveillance solution to augment a 3:1 inmate-to-officer ratio at the Worcester County House of Correction and Jail in West Boylston, MA. They selected Axis Communications’ IP-based, vandal-resistant network cameras (over 100 units, including AXIS P3367 and P3301 models) to provide high-resolution coverage across the 12-building campus.

Siemens integrated the Axis cameras into Genetec Security Center so officers can monitor live feeds in control booths and archive footage centrally; Axis Communications’ high-definition cameras allow staff to zoom in on inmate behavior, helping to de-escalate incidents and provide clear evidence for investigations. The system has produced measurable results—capturing a gang brawl/stabbing that led to identification, charges and additional sentencing—and the archived video is now used for training and remote maintenance, improving overall situational awareness.

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

Maurice Myrie

CIO