By: Roberts, Mary Rose. Mobile Radio Technology, May2007, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p12-12, 1p; (AN 25060908)
This short article interested me as it harnessed wireless technology to effectively monitor crime and aid communities with better law enforcement tools. It talks about video surveillance system installed in key active crime zones in the city downtown that would remotely monitor the areas and transmit data through the municipal wireless network to a centralized location. LAPD’s tactical technology unit teamed up with Motorola to develop and install this mesh network. The system also feeds in vehicle mobile units with real time data.
The key advantages of such a system is that it replaces the number of officers needed to patrol the area and officers can get a true situational awareness of the crime from their vehicle as they enter the scene of crime. Finally it also avoids putting officers in life and death situations and helps build a better trust with the local community to counter gang related violence.
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