A small city shows a metro area of millions how to master live video for police and public safety
By Jennifer P
In his article “A Small City Shows a Metro Area of Millions How to Master Live Video for Police and Public Safety,” Tom Mangam highlights how the small city of Lafayette, California, leverages cutting-edge video technology to enhance public safety and police operations. The city’s emergency services coordinator, John Cornell, sought to solve long-standing issues with aerial video feeds from drones and helicopters, especially for emergency situations such as wildfires and earthquakes. By integrating showbiz-level technology, Cornell found an innovative solution that has had far-reaching impacts across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cornell’s search for a robust video feed solution led him to Teradek’s Prism Mobile and Core Cloud Platform. This technology, typically used in the film industry, provided Lafayette’s police force with real-time, high-quality video streams from drones and helicopters. The devices are easy to install, work seamlessly with helicopters and drones, and provide critical video streams via 5G connections. As a result, this system allowed authorities to collaborate more effectively across different jurisdictions, leading to the creation of the East Bay Interagency Video Network.
The implementation of Teradek’s technology had immediate success, such as aiding in the rescue of an injured kite surfer in San Francisco Bay. The real-time video feed gave rescue teams, including the Coast Guard and local fire departments, a clear view of the incident, drastically improving response coordination. This breakthrough has allowed Bay Area public safety agencies to share live video feeds securely, fostering collaboration and enhancing situational awareness. The new system allows different agencies to view the same information simultaneously, promoting cooperation and ensuring the best possible outcomes during emergencies.
Read the full article by Tom Mangan for Police1 HERE
Learn more about Teradek HERE