Public Safety
2022 Public Safety Tech Trends
It was revolutionary when radios were added to patrol cars. Fast forward to now, with 2022 on the horizon, departments are leveraging a wide array of technology in everyday duties. Is your department on-trend, or is there room to upgrade your technology stack? Let’s see what the 2022 public safety technology trends are. 2022 Tech…
Read More5 Projects Missed at IACP: Guide to 2022 Technology Projects
You shouldn’t miss out on the current technology trends for law enforcement and public safety agencies even with the annual IACP conference canceled. Technology continues to find its place in departments to aid in investigations and make day-to-day operations easier. So, we’re here to share 5 projects for your department that we know many were…
Read MoreRugged Computers for Extreme Conditions
Is your computer rugged enough to withstand extreme conditions? After a summer of unbearable heat waves hitting places all over the world, with winter and snow quicking approaching Upstate New York, the extreme temps got us thinking. The US covers 3.797 million square miles of land with normal climates ranging from cool and rainy to…
Read MoreWhy Police Departments Need Cybersecurity: A Complete Guide
More than ever before, technology plays a critical role in law enforcement. With the adoption, we’re asking why police departments need cybersecurity? Technology has found its place within departments. Computers, confidential databases, LPRs, body-worn cameras (just to name a few), all help to support the daily operations, reporting and essential investigations. However, there is a…
Read MoreUsing Your Phone for Mobile LPR
License plate recognition technology has been around for years. Fixed and mobile LPR cameras paved the way for departments to widely utilize the technology. But what if we told you that rather than using expensive LPR cameras, you could use a mobile device? In previous blogs, we’ve shared how our LPR partner Rekor flipped the…
Read MoreMDTs, 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…
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