Public Safety
Technology 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…
Read MoreIACP 2019 Highlights
Every year since 1893, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) organization holds the IACP Conference, the largest law enforcement conference. Public safety professionals gather to learn about the latest in innovative technologies, be educated on industry trends, network with other departments and attend trainings to equip their departments will the right skills for…
Read MoreGain Real-Time Insight with Brite’s Intel Center
To solve crimes. That’s every departments goal. Utilizing the right tools can help expedite the crime solving process. However, with the ever-growing technology industry, finding the right tools that meet a department’s needs can be challenging. To help with the technology discovery process, Brite has assembled the latest technologies into our Intel Center. We vetted and partnered with four…
Read More5 Cybersecurity Projects for Public Safety Departments
A cybersecurity plan and strategy – one essential element of an organization that wouldn’t make the list if I asked you to describe a public safety department. Whether it be police, fire or campus safety, there are a set of things that everyone would list out like patrol cars, radios, computers, interview rooms, body worn…
Read MoreYou got assigned a new solution project, now what?
*$#%. You just got handed the assignment to find a new public safety solution for the department, now what? Lucky for you, we have 20 years of public safety experience and have picked up a few tips along the way. So, here’s your guide to Project: New Solution: We’ll warn you that there are a few steps…
Read MoreYour fleet’s technology is going EOL, now what?
Outfitting your fleet with the latest and greatest technology isn’t as simple as going to the local Best Buy and buying equipment. Instead, there are budgets, red tape, RFPs, time restraints that lengthen and influence the buying process. Whether your fleet is 10 cars or 200, it’s not always straightforward to equip it with the right technology. …
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