The Statue of Liberty's Doors Officially Open... Safer Than Ever!
Secretary of the Interior Gale A. Norton welcomed visitors from around the world to experience the improved access to the Statue of Liberty, America’s monument to freedom.
A new plan for improved access provides park visitors with opportunities for a safe, inspirational, and interactive experience at this important national icon. Under the plan, visitors will have close-up views of the Statue, will be able to tour the Statue of Liberty Museum, and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of New York Harbor from the Observation Deck.
Closed since September 11, 2001, the monument has undergone extensive renovations and technology upgrades to enhance the visitor experience, including guided tours and programs by park rangers, a reservation system, and increased handicapped access.
A new glass-ceiling viewing area also has been created inside Lady Liberty that features a ranger presentation, with enhanced lighting and video images, that enables visitors to see into the skeletal structure of the Statue, appreciate Frederic Auguste Bartholdi’s magnificent artistry and experience the soaring architecture of this 19th century engineering marvel designed by Gustave Eiffel. “Now, more than ever, the Statue of Liberty represents an evolving symbol of freedom, inspiration, and resilience for people all over the world,” said Secretary Norton. “We need to give visitors an experience to remember as well as protect this national treasure for future generations to enjoy.”
To safeguard the monument, her visitors and park employees, numerous safety and security measures have been put into place. One of the most critical systems is the Video Surveillance System installed by Total Recall Corporation. Maintaining the unique character of this historic structure can be a challenging and costly hurdle to overcome during security retrofits. Total Recall Corporation professionals balanced these diverse needs while protecting occupants and
ongoing operations. While installing the security system, quality and time were of great value.
Total Recall Corporation’s solution for The Statue of Liberty, incorporated intelligence and control for the Statue of Liberty’s security personnel. The experienced security professionals at Total Recall Corporation, from an operational point of view, have designed this complex security system with the end user in mind. As such, the solution incorporates state-of-the-art content analysis and Command Center features, which allow security personnel to overcome both technological and operational challenges in order to produce meaningful intelligence to facilitate real-time decision-making quickly.
“Many of the numerous security and safety issues we addressed and resolved were concerns prior to September 11th,” said Fran. P. Mainella, director of the National Park Service. “The safety and security of all employees and visitors is our number one priority and as a result of the overwhelming support from public and private partnerships, the Statue of Liberty is not only safer—she’s better than ever in all respects.”
