Motorola to deploy in-car video technology to ‘enhance operational policing’
Motorola Solutions has signed a four-year single supplier framework agreement with BlueLight Commercial to deploy its integrated ‘in-car video’ solutions to the UK’s emergency services.
The use of in-car technology is part of the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Roads Policing Strategy to give frontline officers greater operational efficiency and reduce the threat of serious crime.
Motorola Solutions says providing officers with video solutions to capture and deliver “unquestionable evidence” plays a vital role in reducing the number of collisions and persons killed or seriously injured.
Announced today (May 12), the contract for Motorola’s 4RE In-Car Video Solution is the first to be led by BlueLight Commercial and is immediately available for emergency services, including the police, highways agencies, border security and the Home Office.
“In-car video enhances operational policing as it brings the benefits of gathering visual evidence from multiple vantage points, aiding decision-making and maintaining a record for transparency,” said Lianne Deeming, chief executive officer at BlueLight Commercial.
“The new integrated in-car video solutions will help the police achieve their strategic objectives for policing the roads – safe roads, safe speeds, safe vehicles, safe road users and effective post-crash response investigation.”
Motorola Solutions says for officers on road patrol, situations can “escalate from routine to an emergency within moments”.
Its 4RE In-Car Video Solution captures evidence from multiple camera points both outside and inside the police vehicle to deliver a live 360-degree view of any situation.
Live-streaming to the control room allows real-time monitoring and enhances collaboration between frontline officers and control room personnel.
Motorola Solutions says all evidence is securely processed and automatically stored in its ‘Evidence Library’, ensuring officers are “more efficient and productive”.
Fergus Mayne, country manager and head of UK sales at Motorola Solutions, said: “Our in-car video systems will deliver security, flexibility and efficiency in the most demanding environments.
“By reducing crime, reducing accidents and making the roads safer for all users, our video solutions will ultimately ensure that citizens and police alike return home safely.”