Public Safety
MDTs, Body-worn & In-car Video: A Budget-Conscious Journey to Technology
Challenge A $10,000 grant in 2007 was life-changing for Christiana Borough’s three-car police department. An opportunity to modernize the department’s technology unknowingly turned into a decades-long relationship with Brite for ongoing support, expertise and new technology projects. A True Partnership Similar to other small police departments, Christiana Borough’s Chief Richard Finfrock has always used resourceful…
Read MoreHow to Estimate a Body-Worn Camera Program Cost
When exploring a body-worn camera program, there’s a checklist of factors that help decide which system is right for your department. And to be blunt, one critical factor in selecting a body-worn camera is the cost. This guide outlines how to approach the selection process while being budget-conscious so you can maximize every dollar without…
Read MoreBody-Worn Camera Mounts and Clips for GVS BC-03
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Often compared to a deck of cards, body-worn cameras are small, portable and discreet enough to not interfere with duties, but how do you wear a body-worn camera? There are various mounting and clip options allowing officers to choose how to wear one comfortably without jeopardizing recording. With Getac Video Solutions’ newest BWC on the…
Read MoreWhat is FirstNet® MegaRange™?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FirstNet originally transformed communications with its private network for first responders and public safety. Now, with its most recent solution, FirstNet MegaRange, it’s enhancing and expanding the power of the FirstNet network. What is FirstNet MegaRange? FirstNet MegaRange improves connectivity and throughput of any FirstNet data services to cellular towers. In other words, it strengthens the…
Read MoreThe Right Solution for Your Fleet
Whether it’s a refresh or equipping new vehicles, outfitting an entire fleet isn’t always easy. Between product options, safety, technology advancements, budgets, RFPs, contracts, and timing, the buying process can be overwhelming and long. From our 20 years of public safety experience, we have put together a quick cheat sheet of things to consider in the…
Read MoreAre Body-Worn Cameras Rugged?
Rugged. A popular word used for classifying public safety technology, and for a good reason, too. Public safety individuals can experience a wide range of conditions and their technology needs to be able to withstand it all. We explored rugged computers in the past, and today are going to breakdown how rugged body-worn cameras are…
Read MoreIn Vehicle Technology: A Look Back and What is Coming Next
In Vehicle Technology: A Look Back and What is Coming Next Police Officers are constantly adapting their equipment to their environment and daily demands. The concept of the cruiser being a mobile office was developed by those who worked long shifts and thought: “What could be added to this car to make my job easier?…
Read MoreGetac B360: The Newest Rugged Laptop
The Getac B360 laptop is the newest rugged computer to hit the market. As the next generation of the flagship Getac B300 laptop, the B360 is lighter, faster – and just as rugged. The combination of what Getac is known and loved for with new, sleek technology makes it the ideal rugged laptop solution to…
Read MoreBrite Spotlight: Meet Mark, Subject Matter Expert
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! First, Brite sends its deepest gratitude to those serving. In honor of the day, we want to celebrate our own Mark Bonsignore. As a long-time Brite team member, Mark shares his journey from police captain to Brite’s subject matter expert. In this special edition Brite Spotlight, we’re (finally) introducing…
Read MoreThe Latest Mobile Technology | Virtual Conference Series
Transforming a vehicle into a safe, ergonomic and functional office space takes the right combination of mobile technology. To help break through the clutter, we’re bringing you quick, 15-minute videos highlighting top public safety technologies that are vetted and proven pieces in building a complete in-vehicle solution. In our lineup, there’s mobile computing with Getac, connectivity…
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