Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need.
User-Friendly Platform
Raptor Technologies announces the release of Raptor Connect, an integration platform that allows third parties to link with Raptor Alert, a mobile panic button. The partner program enables other digital school safety providers to easily integrate their safety solutions to send and receive emergency alerts from Raptor. Key partners who are launching integrations at the time of this announcement include Alertus, Intralogic, Vivi, and ZeroEyes (gun detection). Additionally, Raptor has already launched an integration with Mutualink (communications integration). The Raptor team, through Raptor Connect, is focused on creating an open, flexible, and user-friendly platform for the school safety industry.
Rugged Handheld or Wearable
To equip public safety personnel with reliable technology that’s cut out for tactical environments, Panasonic introduces the fully rugged TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical. This 4.7″ handheld is ideal for event monitoring, location tracking, field-based applications, disaster response, and search-and-rescue operations. Featuring eight programmable buttons capable of launching any local application, the TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical makes launching and switching between applications quick and easy. In the event of an emergency, first responders can also use the TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical to stay connected and coordinate between teams. First responders are increasingly adopting situational awareness software like ATAK to transmit data and information in real time.
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Mini Network Camera
i-PRO Co., Ltd., has launched its new i-PRO mini network camera. With a pocket-sized form factor and full complement of AI analytics functionality, the i-PRO mini represents the next generation of smaller, discreet smart cameras. Its new compact design blends seamlessly into any environment. Although the i-PRO mini is exceptionally small, powerful AI processing enables the camera to quickly process large amounts of data. AI-based object detection provides enhanced surveillance and reduces false positives. Free AI-based analytics include people and vehicle detection. It supports occupancy monitoring/counting, and a privacy guard feature can pixelate individual faces or the entire body to maintain Global Data Protection Regulation compliance.
Use-of-Force Reporting App
Seven Eight Technologies officially launched Thin Blue Defend, an innovative, one-of-a-kind software-as-a-solution (SaaS) mobile app. Thin Blue Defend is a mobile application that guides officers through the process of documenting critical details in use-of-force incidents to aid them in their defense in possible investigations and civil and criminal litigation. It prompts officers to record details such as their perceptions of an incident as it occurred, their cognitive process of events (what they were thinking at each step and why they made certain decisions), locations of key elements, their equipment, the weather, lighting, dialogue, and actions leading up to the use-of-force incident.
Cloud-Enabled Gateway
Genetec Inc. announces a new generation of its Synergis Cloud Link PoE-enabled IoT gateway for access control. Synergis Cloud Link addresses increasing demand for non-proprietary access control solutions and provides a safe and secure gateway to a cloud or hybrid deployment. When modernizing an existing security system, Synergis Cloud Link’s open architecture allows organizations to leverage their current access control infrastructure and easily upgrade to a secure IP-based solution. It provides an efficient approach to multisite deployments and replaces the need for servers, reducing the cost of ownership. The Synergis Cloud Link IoT gateway has embedded functionalities that keep access control running even when connection to the server is down.
Multi-Sensor Cameras
Hanwha Techwin America offers two new AI-powered dual channel multi-sensor cameras featuring powerful deep learning–based object detection and classification, and license-free video and audio analytics. The PNM-C12083RVD supports 15fps image capture and true 120dB WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) without compromising the frame rate for each of its 6MP sensors. Motorized varifocal lenses offer a focal range of 3.54–6.69mm for flexible field of view adjustment in each direction. Similarly, the new PNM-C7083RVD supports 30fps with 120dB WDR for each of its 2MP sensors. The camera’s motorized varifocal lenses support a range of 3.0–6.0mm.
Digital Data Analysis
Cellebrite DI Ltd., a global leader in digital intelligence (DI) solutions, announces the Cellebrite Physical Analyzer Ultra Series (PA Ultra Series), the next generation of PA for digital data examination. The PA Ultra Series empowers investigators to uncover key pieces of case-relevant digital evidence and examine those data more efficiently. Investigation teams can process a higher volume of computer, cloud, and mobile data; open cases without reparsing data; and support multiple cases and evidence per device with enhanced location data from a customizable dashboard. The PA Ultra will also enable data enrichment for cryptocurrency, from blockchain data platforms to transactions.
Investigative Intelligence Platform
Siren, a leading provider of investigative intelligence analytics, announces Siren 12.1. The latest version of Siren introduces several enhancements and improvements, including 360-degree data visibility, downloadable and editable reports, and data model scalability. This latest iteration of the platform pushes forward what is achievable in the investigative world, launching new capabilities to generate insights at machine speed and scale. The ability to see 360 degrees of information in a single screen is fundamental. This updated version enables law enforcement analysts to spot patterns in investigations, and the data model graph browser can now show relations between the same entities in aggregated forms.
Body Armor
The Quadrelease Tactical Plate Carrier by Ace Link Armor was designed as a fast attach and detach plate carrier for citizens, soldiers, law enforcement, and other first responders. These plate carriers are designed for body armor plates in shooters’ and swimmers’ cut rifle plates profiles and have a quad-system self-
lubricating quick release latched buckles with high-tensile mechanical resistance, structural rigidity, and excellent impact resistance. The carrier features quick-release pull tab buckles that are back stitched and bar tacked on the cummerbund sides and shoulder straps, allowing for greater durability. The fully adjustable shoulder straps and cummerbund provide a full range of adjustment.
Riot Shields
Pro-gard Products LLC offers Riot Shields. They are ultra-lightweight shields, making them a perfect tool for law enforcement in maintaining crowds, tactical deployment, or corrections. The Riot Shields are available in two different models: the body shield and the capture shield. Both are available in multiple sizes with customizable identification labels. They are built of .150″ polycarbonate and are equipped with an adjustable breakaway arm strap and durable abs handles. The Riot Shields are designed with a formed radius, ergonomic features, and break away straps to prevent injury if the officer is faced with an attempted disarmament.
Dispatch Software Gateway
The omniGateP25 has been designed with ongoing cost-effectiveness in mind, especially in comparison to other gateway solutions, through its unique ability to fan out connections directly from a small physical RoIP Gateway, thereby minimizing ongoing license fees for CSSI connections between the licensed P25 RF Sub System and the Console Sub System. A single omniGateP25 can connect to up to 128 dispatch consoles simultaneously and is easily configured using a convenient web interface. Automatic Workgroup Failover Redundancy is available as a standard feature, when duplicate omniGateP25 units are installed. An omniGateP25 Digital Radio Gateway with P25 CSSI integration is available to global customers immediately.
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