Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need.
Seiko Instruments, USA Inc. – Tough Mobile Printers for the Toughest Jobs
Today’s first responders demand extreme mobility, reliability, and productivity in the field to effectively protect and serve in their communities. In this highly demanding arena, Seiko Instruments’ mobile printer family is designed to meet law enforcement’s rigorous needs and offers faster prints combined with ruggedized capabilities and smaller form factors that get mission critical jobs done. Seiko Instruments is proud to introduce our ruggedized mobile printer family, specifically the MP-A40 4″ MIL-STD-810G and IP54-rated ruggedize printer and MP-B30 3″ rugged, IP54-rated printer that enhances productivity and workflow in the officer’s day-to-day role. We work closely with departments and partners to develop highly valued solutions and trusted partnerships.
Seiko’s long history and reputation, with its beginnings in watch making since 1881, continue to evolve as we deliver new achievements in precision IT manufacturing, quality, and high value solutions. In addition to our achievements in electronic components, consumer/business products, graphic computer peripherals and factory automation systems, we are a pioneer and the global leader in thermal print mechanisms. We are a global multibillion-dollar IT organization with worldwide headquarters located in Chiba, one of Tokyo’s metropolitan locations in Japan. Our U.S. headquarters is based in Torrance, California.
Collision Prevention Technology
ECCO Safety Group (ESG), which includes the industry-leading Code 3 brand, launches its Connected Safety Solution powered by the HAAS Alert Safety Cloud. HAAS Alert’s collision prevention technology paired with Code 3’s lineup of reliable lighting and safety sends digital alerts that warn drivers of nearby public safety vehicles responding to an emergency. Drivers are notified through the Waze app on their mobile devices, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or compatible vehicle infotainment systems. With innovation in mobile and cloud technology, motorists now have enhanced capabilities to receive advanced warnings and urgent road hazard information.
Portable Radio
Tait Communications is adding the TP9500 and TP9600 to its catalog of portable radios. Featuring best-in-class audio performance and built Tait tough for critical communications, these radios are designed for first responders and other users in high-noise workplaces and situations where time and safety are critical. Along with the enhanced call quality provided by a larger, more powerful speaker and dual-microphone active noise cancellation, user experience is further enhanced by a large color screen and Wi-Fi over-the-air-programming capability. Tait TP9000 series portable radios share battery and charger systems and accessories, allowing them to fit seamlessly into existing fleets.
Hard Armor Suite
Expanding their high-performance hard armor suite of products, Honeywell announces protective gear specifically designed to meet stringent military protection requirements globally. Spectra Shield 6472 is the first product in the new Spectra Shield 6000 series. From bullet-resistant vests, breast plates, and helmets to combat vehicles and military aircraft, the shield series is as strong as steel, yet able to float. Honeywell’s Shield technology offers helmets that are lightweight and able to protect against a range of threats. Honeywell ballistic materials have been protecting military and law enforcement personnel for more than 25 years.
Video Management Software Update
In the latest update of Milestone XProtect 2019 R3 video management software, Milestone Systems introduces several new features and capabilities. The centralized search platform in XProtect Smart Client makes it possible for users to search for motion, alarms, events, bookmarks, and other data in one place. Milestone’s Driver Framework allows device manufacturers to develop their own drivers while providing faster compatibility and deeper integration. The new adaptive streaming feature enables users to receive lower resolution streams from the recording servers when a high-resolution video is not required. Adding a device password management option makes it possible for administrators to manage all devices’ passwords directly from the XProtect Management Client.
Special Application Vehicles
John Deere is proud to bring a new line of special application vehicles to suit the needs of federal, state, and local governments, as well as first responders. This custom line of utility vehicles was designed in conjunction with International Automated Systems (IAS). These machines can be customized to match other fleet vehicles and are available in red, white, blue, and black. End-users can determine location and placement of custom decals. These vehicles, under agreement with IAS, are available to the Department of Defense and governmental agencies at all levels. They are currently not available for commercial or residential purchase.
Stock Replacement
Mission First Tactical, LLC, introduces the Battlelink Extreme Duty Minimalist Stock. This slide-on replacement for a collapsible buttstock is capable of withstanding long-term abuse delivered by larger caliber firearms while remaining nimble. The angled, non-slip rubberized removable buttpad has multiple sling slots with single-point mount points, as well as the Quick Detach Sling mounting point positioned in the rear. It comes equipped with a single MLOK connection point, and the upper section provides an enhanced cheek weld. Mission First Tactical Battlelink Extreme Duty Minimalist Stocks are built for hard shooting and extreme treatment and shooting conditions. They come with a lifetime warranty.
Public Safety Mobile Radio
L3Harris Technologies has expanded its popular XL product line with a multiband, P25 mobile radio for public safety and utilities. The XL-200M delivers crystal-clear audio across broadband and VHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz, and 900 MHz. The design focuses on ease of use, rugged performance, and providing more ways to connect and communicate. The XL-200M will be field upgradeable to LTE through a hardware plug-in, transforming a vehicle into a mobile communications hub that allows users to stay connected through Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and LTE networks. It has a rich set of built-in standard features, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
Aircraft Pod
BIRD Aerosystems unveils the AeroShield(M), a compact version of its combat-proven, all-in-one AeroShield pod. Equipped with BIRD’s AMPS solution, AeroShield(M) ensures maxi-mum aircraft protection with reduced drag and minimal interference. The pod offers the most comprehensive anti-missile protection by using both BIRD’s SPREOS DIRCM and Flares, while enabling customers to fly fully protected in the most challenging theaters. AeroShield(M) is tailored to support the installation of BIRD’s AMPS on medium size VIP jets such as the Falcon and Gulfstream. Easily installed, the pod integrates Missile Launch Detection Sensors (MILDS) and Flare Dispensers and can incorporate either the MACS sensor or SPREOS DIRCM.
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