The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Items about new or improved products are based on news releases supplied by manufacturers and distributors; IACP endorsement is in no way implied.

Rugged tablet

Xplore Technologies Corp. is expanding the pricing and performance options for its highly demanded XSLATE R12 rugged tablet PC platform in order to accommodate customers’ evolving mobile computing requirements, even within their fixed budget parameters. Customers will now be able to order the exceptionally powerful XSLATE R12 in two new Intel 7th generation Kaby Lake CPU configurations: the Celeron-powered tablet PC and the Intel Core i7 vPro version. Both XSLATE R12 rugged tablet models are available in multiple configurations and can serve as laptop and desktop replacements, if desired. The tablet has a unique magnetically attached Companion Keyboard, which can stow and recharge while docked or while on the go, as well as touch and pen data-input tools. The 800 Nit View Anywhere screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The tab let can also be custom-configured with several connectivity options to ensure workers maintain data accessibility no matter where they’re working or the intensity of on-the-job demands.

For more information, visit www.xploretech.com/xslater12.

Interoperability solution

Catalyst Communications Technologies, Inc., announces the IntelliLink Gateway. This new interoperability solution links multiple talk groups or channels between two or more different land mobile radio systems including DMR, Project 25, LTR, SmartNet, EDACS, LTE, analog conventional, and others. Patches between the radio systems (whether wireline interfaces to DMR and P25 or with donor radios to legacy systems) are implemented between specific networks and do not rely on the configuration and monitoring tool to remain connected once the patch is established. This methodology eliminates the “single point of failure.” Donor radios for the legacy system and the interfaces for the DMR or P25 systems can be tuned to establish interoperability with any talk group programmed into those particular donor radios or available in the DMR/P25 system. It does not require the use of a Catalyst Dispatch Console and can be used by agencies that either do not need a console or already have a console from another manufacturer.

For more information, visit www.catcomtec.com.

Workforce management software application

Orion Communications, Inc., a leader in public safety workforce management software, offers added vacation bidding to its AgencyWeb IWM software. This application is an ideal complement to the software’s core scheduling, leave management, and shift bidding capabilities. Employees can be notified of the opportunity to participate in vacation bidding during agency-defined time periods. Bidding can be offered agency-wide or restricted to specific job types or organizational groups. Limits can be set on the number of personnel for each shift that can be given vacation time so that staffing levels do not fall below minimums. Agencies may choose to assign authorized personnel to process bid approvals. If automation is preferred, defined criteria can be used to determine and finalize vacation date awards. Once an award period has concluded, all awarded vacation hours are automatically deducted from employee leave balances. Awarded dates are posted on shift rosters, employee calendars, and in employees’ leave records.

For more information, visit www.orioncom.com.

Handheld misdemeanor warrant payment device

TECSIQ, a technology development company dedicated to creating efficient processes, announces the launch of its first product solution, WarrantPayIQ: a handheld device and software application that allows individuals to clear their outstanding Class C misdemeanor capias pro fine warrants during routine traffic violation stops. The automated, integrated solution assists warrant-carrying citizens in avoiding unnecessary arrests. This technology gives officers the option to allow citizens with a Class C misdemeanor capias pro fine warrant to pay and clear their warrants, saving time and resources of the officers, agencies, and jurisdictions. It enables citizens to come into compliance with their warrants and avoid the inconvenience of being arrested and their vehicles towed.

For more information, visit http://tecsiq.com.

Laser scanner

FARO announces the FARO Focus 70 Laser Scanner for Public Safety–Forensics professionals. This newest addition to the Focus Laser Scanner family has the accuracy and features required to capture forensic scenes at an extremely affordable price. The FARO Focus 70, combined with FARO SCENE software, is the first, professional-grade laser scanner solution to be offered for under $25,000. This combination of high-performance features and affordability make it the ideal 3D measurement tool for police departments and private forensic firms of all sizes. It digitally preserves indoor and outdoor scenes for forensic investigations, pre-incident planning, and security planning. Investigators can use it to quickly and accurately measure nearly 500,000 data points per second, up to 229 feet (70 meters) away, with +/- 3 mm accuracy.

For more information, visit www.publicsafety.faro.com/Focus-M70.html.

Mobile intelligence and analytics solution

NetMotion Software, a leading provider of mobile performance management (MPM) software solutions, offers Diagnostics 4.0, the world’s first mobile intelligence and analytics solution that captures robust network and security data across any wireless network. This solution gives IT organizations key security and operational data—from public and private networks, Wi-Fi and carrier, inside and outside the firewall—to plan for, deploy, and manage their mobile employees. Diagnostics collects real-time, location-based data from mobile devices enabling in-field support and troubleshooting. It allows decision makers in security, IT, and other roles to leverage live data about the security and productivity of a mobile organization. This empirical data gives IT staff a clear view of every employee’s mobile experience, including optimization level, security risks, utilization rates, and more.

For more information, visit www.netmotionsoftware.com/solutions/mobile-diagnostics-software.

IP cameras

Vicon Industries, Inc., introduces an extensive new line of H.265 megapixel IP cameras. The cameras all offer H.265 video encoding, also called HEVC (high-efficiency video coding), that delivers compression ratios from 40 percent to 50 percent lower than H.264 encoding, while delivering the same visual quality. Use of H.265 cameras can dramatically decrease the cost of overall video management system operation: they require significantly less bandwidth for video transmission and decreased storage requirements. The new line of H.265 cameras includes a selection of domes, mini-bullets, bullets, and “eyeball” cameras, in resolutions ranging from 2 to 6 megapixels and a choice of fixed or varifocal lenses. While specifications vary by camera, all offer exceptional image clarity due to wide dynamic range, digital noise reduction, and IR illumination for visibility in low lighting conditions. They are ONVIF compliant, offer full frame-rate recording, and multi-streaming.

For more information, visit www.vicon-security.com.

Command truck

Summit Bodyworks is making an impact in the mobile command world with their Multi-Purpose Command Truck (MPCT). Bigger isn’t always better, and with a smaller footprint, the MPCT is like adding a multi-purpose tool to your duty bag. It offers flexibility and adaptability. Just as incidents can be ever evolving, the MPCT can transform from a mobile command post to a hostage negotiation center—complete with an on-scene isolated interview room, as well as providing transportation to the scene. Be on scene and up and running within minutes of arrival with onboard power generation. Built on a Freightliner chassis, the truck will provide many years of service life and ease of maintenance with parts available across the United States. The MPCT provides over 170 square feet of ample work area on a 30-foot platform, while allowing ease of maneuverability into areas that larger vehicles would have difficulty.

For more information, visit www.summitbodyworks.com.