In his article, “A Small City Shows a Metro Area of Millions How to Master Live Video for Police and Public Safety,” Tom Mangam showcases how Lafayette, California, is using advanced live video technology to enhance public safety. This small city, located near San Francisco, has implemented cutting-edge video solutions from Teradek, a leader in streaming technology, to improve real-time situational awareness for police and emergency responders. By upgrading their drones and helicopter video feeds, Lafayette is setting an example for how even smaller communities can utilize innovative technology for public safety and emergency preparedness.
Lafayette’s emergency services coordinator, John Cornell, identified the need to enhance video feeds from drones and helicopters, especially in emergencies like wildfires and earthquakes. His search led him to Teradek’s Prism Mobile and Core Cloud Platform, award-winning technology initially designed for the film industry. These tools now provide real-time video streaming via 5G connections, allowing Lafayette’s police and public safety agencies to share live feeds across different jurisdictions. This technology not only improved situational awareness but also led to the formation of the East Bay Interagency Video Network, promoting collaboration among neighboring agencies.
The benefits of Teradek’s technology were quickly realized, such as during the rescue of an injured kite surfer in San Francisco Bay. The clear, live video feed provided rescue teams with vital information, enhancing coordination and response times. By embracing live video streaming technology, Lafayette has significantly improved its emergency response capabilities, showing how small cities can leverage modern tools to increase safety and cooperation across larger metropolitan areas. This case study demonstrates the future of public safety technology and its potential to transform how agencies handle critical situations.
Read the full article by Tom Mangan for Police1 HERE
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