Public Safety
3 Technologies for Smart Cities and Safe Communities
For 20 years, we’ve helped public safety departments implement technology to protect communities and keep officers safe. The Brite intelligence and investigation toolset provides officers and cities with a proactive approach to protecting communities. Combining these technologies, we provide a layered scope of view for full situational awareness, starting at a high level and moving down…
Read MoreDeploying LPR Cameras with Existing Assets
Big news! Gone are the days of having to buy an expensive, single-use license plate recognition (LPR) setup. Easily utilize existing camera assets in combination with powerful AI-driven LPR software without losing any of the benefits or functionality of traditional LPR systems. Okay, but how? Let’s talk about it… How to utilize existing assets for LPR (+…
Read MoreA Screen for Every Need (ft. Getac Models)
Does it ever amaze you how many options there are? Whether we’re talking pizza toppings, laundry detergent or computers, there’s always different options or configurations. While each serves a distinct purpose, it can make it an overwhelming process to find the perfect solution. Now we’re not exactly experts in detergent (maybe self-proclaimed pizza experts), but after 20…
Read MoreMethods of Authentication: Protecting Digital Assets
Outfitting a fleet with new technology and computers can be fun. Testing products and bringing the latest technology to your officers – be it laptops, tablets, rugged and semi-rugged, every and any combination that meets your needs. One step that continues to increase in importance is methods of authentication. It’s no secret that we’re advocates for implementing the…
Read MoreHow Do License Plate Readers Work: OCR vs. AI Technology
LPR technology has become a staple in law enforcement – how do license plate readers work? The powerful addition accelerates investigations and lead generation. While the vast market of LPR systems operates off of similar, outdated setups, today, we want to talk about the evolution of LPR software and how agencies can take advantage of…
Read MoreTechnology Fails. A Guide to Getac Warranties.
Technology fails. That’s the reality. Whether an accidental drop, a missing screw, or a sudden blue screen, things happen. Luckily, the majority of manufacturers offer some variation of warranty protection. As public safety departments make investments (both monetary and time) in new technology, warranty coverage is important to consider during the evaluation and product selection process. With that, today…
Read MoreYour Guide to Public Safety Grants
featuring the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Organizations can maximize budgets to purchase and implement leading technologies with grants, contracts or leasing opportunities. Grants are a unique situation to get additional funding for resources in relation to specific projects and often are how departments are able to acquire critical technology upgrades. To understand how your…
Read MoreBody-Worn Cameras: Past vs. Present
In the past, we’ve looked at Solving Crimes: Past vs. Present and The Use of Video by Law Enforcement. Today, we wanted to combine the two and deep dive into the history of body-worn cameras. As innovative technology continues to develop, we like taking a look at how it is and has transformed the public safety industry. Public…
Read More3 Patrol Vehicle Features You Can’t Live Without
As patrol cars play double-duty as transportation and mobile offices, they have to be functional, safe and tailored to the officer. While there are some absolute necessities like lights, radios, computers and ticketing systems, there are options for customization. Do you know your must-haves beyond the essentials? We outlined our top 3 added-features every fleet vehicle needs. …
Read More2019 Recap: Partner updates you missed
And here we are with the end of 2019 just weeks away. But before we nosedive into 2020 and public safety industry trends, let’s see what happened in 2019. In the state of ever-evolving technology, it’s easy to miss out on the latest trends and product updates. Our partners work hard at constantly upgrading and updating products…
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