LiveU in the Public Safety Field Case Study
By Jennifer P
From first responders to defense and border protection, LiveU’s Public Safety solutions allow you to scale up your situational awareness by adding broadcast-grade live video and other comprehensive video and connectivity capabilities – enabling teams to respond swiftly and make informed decisions in any situation. Call your Broadfield Sales Rep at 800-634-5178 for more information on LiveU solutions.
Background
Once a quiet mill town, Hudson, MA has blossomed into a vibrant community of 20,000 people, a bustling downtown, and must-see attractions. The Hudson Police Department prides itself on improving the quality of life for all citizens by providing a safe and secure environment rooted in community outreach and engagement. Technology plays a key role in the department’s mission.
The Solution
The department has been utilizing drones for situational awareness for several years. They recently implemented LiveU technology to enhance their operations and increase their speed to respond.
The LiveU field encoder is typically used for overwatch for special events to ensure increased safety of the community. In other instances, the department has leveraged the technology for arrest and search warrants. The LiveU IP-video field encoder powers the transmission of live feeds from the OJI Matrice 30T and Mavic 3T drones to the department’s communications center and field personnel, leveraging the LiveU Video Return platform for training, simulations, and crisis response.
LiveU LU300S
Compact 5G, 4K 10-bit HDR unit for live streaming on-the-go
SKU: LU300S4G4
MPN: LU300S-4G-4
LiveU LU800
All-in-one 5G production-level field unit.
SKU: LU800APROHD5G2
MPN: LU800A-PRO-HD-5G-2
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Video Return
The LiveU Video Return platform allows real-time secure video sharing to internal mobile devices, tablets, laptops and command centers within Hudson PD, and the ability to share this video with external agencies during joint responses. External agencies can receive a web link that allows them visibility during the event, and this web link can be set to expire or be manually deleted to ensure only authorized users have visibility to this real-time visual intelligence.
LiveU Video Return
Server
Must add one of the VRPRO or VRPRO-PLUS licenses
SKU: LU10SVVR02BASICV2
MPN: LU10-SV-VR02-BASIC-V2
LiveU Video Return
PRO License
20 concurrent users getting a return feed
SKU: LUVRPROLIC
MPN: LU-VRPRO-LIC
LiveU Video Return PRO-PLUS License
40 concurrent users getting a return feed, plus Video Return portal access for mobile/PC
SKU: LUVRPROPLUSLIC
MPN: LU-VRPRO-PLUS-LIC
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The Results
The LiveU unit has proven critical in Law Enforcement (LE) missions. The department received a call about some minors looking to cars in a location stricken with multiple stolen car reports. A drone was deployed to evaluate the situation, which found that the youths were simply playing a hide-and-seek game near the cars. This gave the department visibility into what was actually happening, which in turn, saved time and resources, without compromising anyone’s safety.
Late last summer, Rahn’s regional team was activated to increase security measures for the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) fundraising bike-a-thon to benefit the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute. Hudson PD provided overwatch for the event as cyclists gathered the night before to check in their gear. Rahn’s team was using the LiveU field unit to provide video streaming to a mobile command center and supervisors. “Using drones, we were able to help ensure the safety of over 6,000 riders and their gear as it was being secured for the ride to Cape Cod the next morning,” noted Rahn.
LiveU has helped the Hudson PD become more efficient in the field. They foresee more success stories around LiveU, drones, and overwatch, which will help them maintain safety and security for its officers and the community they serve.