Mobile 5G Law Enforcement Applications

5G Connectivity for Law Enforcement Vehicles

IMPROVING OFFICER SAFETY AND FIELD OPERATIONS WITH THE SEMTECH XR80 AND MOBILE MARK MXG945

Meet Marta

Marta is the Chief Technology Officer for a large metropolitan police department. Her primary focus is leveraging technology to ensure officer and citizen safety, while increasing department efficiency, information transparency, and security. With 5G networks rolling out across the city, she seeks a solution that provides fast and reliable access to data from officers in the field with minimal latency.

The Challenge

Secure and Reliable Police Vehicle Communications

Marta needs to ensure all law enforcement vehicles have dependable communications throughout the city. Vehicles must support real-time video streaming from officer body-cams (Motorola V700) and dash-cams (Motorola M500), real-time voice and data exchanges supporting officer radios (LMR), Panasonic Toughbooks, cell phones, and vehicle data including navigation and driver behavior. It's crucial that vehicle communications are secure and readily updated with the latest security patches.

The Solution

5G Routers and Antennas for Law Enforcement Vehicles

AirLink XR80 routers from Semtech deliver exceptional uplink and downlink speeds to ensure continuous video and data transmission. With AirLink Cognitive Wireless, vehicles automatically switch to the best network available to ensure maximum uptime and coverage. Combined with advanced VPN solutions, communications between vehicles and depots are highly secure. The rugged design of the AirLink XR80 ensures high reliability in extreme vehicle environments. MCA assists law enforcement agencies with expert antenna selection and installation services to maximize the utility of each XR80.

Mobile Mark MXG945 and Semtech AirLink XR80 for Law Enforcement Vehicle Connectivity

To enhance the dual-radio AirLink XR80 setup in police vehicles, we've selected the ruggedized IP67 rated MXG945 antenna from Mobile Mark, which is specifically engineered to fit between the roof fins of the most popular Ford Interceptor models. The MXG945 offers a powerful 4x4 MIMO cellular configuration along with a 5x4 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 capability, ensuring robust external communication capabilities that match the router's specifications. This setup not only boosts cellular signal strength but also enhances Wi-Fi coverage, essential for maintaining strong and reliable communications in various operational environments. Designed to meet the high demands of law enforcement operations, the MXG945 maintains connectivity integrity even under extreme conditions, supporting the fleet's critical communication needs effectively.

The Results

Improved Communications, Security, and Reliability

With the AirLink XR80 and AirLink Management Service (ALMS), Marta ensures that every router installed in her law enforcement vehicles is operating correctly with the latest security updates. Using ALMS Advanced Mobility Reporting (AMR), the department is enhancing vehicle routing and documenting vehicle positioning. All officers can communicate more effectively using their LMRs and streamline wireless depot video offloads using the XR80’s Wi-Fi radis.

The Team

Device Provisioning, Activation and Installation Services

MCA, as a premiere value-added resale partner of Semtech and Mobile Mark, has provided top-tier IoT connectivity solutions for law enforcement agencies for over 30 years. Our solutions engineers configure, provision, kit, and ship your communication devices ready for immediate use. With our installation services, our skilled technicians ensure your devices are functioning securely, reliably, and at peak performance.

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