Visualizing Change: 5 Cutting-Edge Uses of Live Video in the Public Sector
By Jennifer P
The blog post from LiveU explores the evolving role of broadcast-quality video in the public sector, particularly focusing on public safety and situational awareness. The blog highlights five cutting-edge uses of live video in various applications within the public sector:
- Live HD Video for Situational Awareness:
- Discusses the increasing demand for broadcast-quality video in public safety.
- Highlights the use of UAS (unmanned aerial system) video for SWAT, firefighting, and search and rescue.
- Shows how live video technology is employed in urban and rural firefighting, using heat mapping systems and LiDAR cameras for safety analysis.
- Reliable Real-Time Video and Intel Gathering:
- Emphasizes the importance of video reliability and low latency in SWAT situations.
- Describes the role of cost-effective and tactical UAS in providing 360-degree awareness to senior command and ground personnel.
- Mentions the use of live video capture by police for evidence gathering and surveillance, citing an example from Derbyshire Police in the UK.
- Urban Fixed Surveillance for Crowd Monitoring:
- Discusses the use of custom trailers with advanced video technology for monitoring large events and crowd management.
- Introduces LiveU’s LU800, capable of transmitting multiple video feeds simultaneously.
- Emphasizes the agility of LiveU technology in quick deployment during civil unrest.
- Video Management System (VMS) and Interoperability:
- Highlights the necessity of HD video for content analysis, face recognition, and AI in police departments.
- Stresses the importance of LiveU’s Reliable Transport (LRT™) protocol for reliable and resilient video transport.
- Discusses the relevance of LiveU in air and maritime port security, school security, and disaster recovery scenarios.
- Disaster Management and Recovery – Inter-Agency Video Sharing:
- Describes LiveU’s role in disaster recovery, citing examples such as the French Catastrophe Rescue Group and the LA Fire Department during California wildfires.
- Emphasizes the importance of interoperability for public sector agencies to share reliable video during emergencies.
- Highlights the impact of climate change on the public sector and the increasing role of live video in monitoring various situations.
The blog post showcases how LiveU’s solutions, including field units, LiveU Matrix, and Video Return, contribute to enhancing situational awareness for various public sector entities, including law enforcement, fire, homeland security, border protection, and the military.
Read the full blog post from LiveU HERE
Learn more about LiveU LU800 HERE
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