THE CONNECTED UNDERCOVER VEHICLE

Undercover Vehicle Communications

Jesse HallCradlepoint, MCA News, Mobile Mark

The Connected Undercover Vehicle

COVERT COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

The majority of vehicles deployed by law enforcement agencies are designed to be as visible as humanly possible. With lights flashing and sirens blaring, the objective is to ensure their presence is known. Some departments however, their goal is the opposite. They need their covert vehicles to keep a low profile, and go unnoticed while they perform covert operations. These vehicles still need to possess reliable and secure communications, and that’s where USAT can help.

Covert Communications for Law Enforcement

Business Needs


Ultra-Low Profile Data Connectivity for Undercover Vehicles


Law enforcement agencies know that having antennas conspicuously arrayed all over the roof and trunk of a vehicle is suboptimal. With limited vehicle real estate, most policing departments request low profile multi-element antennas so they can more easily fit all their other vital vehicle mounted equipment. But when it comes to covert surveillance and undercover detecting, nothing can be visibly affixed to the vehicle. They need small communications devices and even smaller antenna kits to minimize and outright eliminate suspected criminals ability to identify their agents in the field. Luckily for them, the team at USAT is uniquely equipped to supply and install devices with low visibility footprints to suit their exacting needs.
Uncover Vehicle Connectivity

Solution Overview


Cradlepoint Mobile Routers and Mobile Mark Antennas


For vehicles that need reliable and secure data transmission capabilities, but also need to keep a low profile, we recommend the IBR900. This mobile router from Cradlepoint is available in WiFi equipped LTE-A and LTE-A Pro models certified on FirstNet®. Law enforcement agencies need ruggedized solutions capable of withstanding harsh environments and rough conditions. With the IBR900 built to MIL-STD-810G specifications and IP54 rated, we can deliver the rugged reliability your undercover vehicles need to perform mission-critical covert operations.

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To inconspicuously boost cellular coverage, WiFi range, and GPS accuracy we recommend our undercover clients utilize CVWG502 antennas from Mobile Mark. These ultra compact units contain two cellular, two WiFi, and one GNSS element - providing 2x2 MiMo, 2x2 WiFi, and GNSS operation. Just like the IBR900 router, the CVWG502 conforms to MIL-STD-810G specifications, and has an impressive IP67 rating.

Undercover Antennas for Covert Vehicles

IBR900 mobile routers available from USAT are sold as part of an all-inclusive mobile networking solution, including NetCloud software, purpose-built hardware, 24x7 support, and a limited lifetime warranty. The NetCloud Service for Mobile provides enterprise-class reliability, manageability, and security and allows cohesive management, at scale. With NetCloud, police departments gain the ability to remotely manage, update, and configure devices from a single login, trigger automatic alerts, data transfers, and more.

Benefits Observed


Increased Stealth and Improved Connectivity


Sacrificing rugged and reliable connectivity options to improve the chances of success in covert operations isn't necessary when you deploy the solutions USAT is able to provide. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies gain the ability to effective track and communicate with covert and undercover vehicles anywhere in the country without garish antennas, cables, or cords to making their vehicles easier to identify. And undercover agents and detectives on-scene can easily connect a wide variety of peripherals via the vehicles Wi-Fi like laptops, video cameras, and more.

Covert Communications for Undercover Vehicles

Our Team


Device Provisioning, Activation and Installation Services


For the last 25 years USAT has provided expert IoT connectivity solutions to law enforcement agencies. Our team supports each and every aspect of your mission-critical connectivity projects. We engineer and provide solutions utilizing only top-tier cellular equipment from the most trusted manufacturers worldwide. Our DevProv+ services team configures, provisions, kits and ships your devices hot and ready for immediate use. And our installation teams ensure your devices are functioning securely, reliably, and at peak performance.


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Cradlepoint IBR900 Ruggedized LTE Router

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NetCloud Mobile Essentials Plan and Advanced Plan

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Mobile Mark CVW502 and CVWG502 Covert Antennas

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