Genetec unveils latest integration with AutoVu Cloudrunner
Eve Goode
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Genetec has announced its integration with AutoVu Cloudrunner, its vehicle-centric investigation system (VCIS), with the SaferWatch real-time alerting and reporting platform.
The integration brings together Cloudrunner’s vehicle search capabilities and SaferWatch’s live communication tools into a single platform.
Creating the initiative
The initiative was born out of the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement’s pressing need to strengthen situational awareness and inter-agency communication.
The company notes that SaferWatch was already being used widely throughout the state, providing secure, real-time communications between citizens, public institutions and law enforcement.
The vision was to combine real-time technologies to enhance public safety and to proactively identify potential threats before they escalate, Genetec highlighted.
“Faster, smarter and with greater precision”
Mike Lambert, Director, Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement commented: “This partnership represents a major step forward in how we protect our communities across Hawaii.
“By integrating Genetec advanced license plate recognition technology with the SaferWatch real-time alert platform, we’re giving our officers and public safety partners the tools to act faster, smarter and with greater precision.”
Lambert continued: “This technology helps us stay one step ahead while keeping transparency and community trust at the forefront.”
Cloudrunner
Cloudrunner automatically and accurately captures license plate information, vehicle characteristics (colour, type, make and model) and driving behaviours, regardless of time of day or weather conditions.
With this data now available within SaferWatch, law enforcement agencies can receive instant alerts when a vehicle on a hotlist is detected.
These alerts are automatically pushed to 911 dispatchers, investigators and authorised personnel through the SaferWatch alerting ecosystem.
In addition to the license plate information, each alert can include critical context, such as case reports or related vehicle intelligence—enabling faster, more informed decision-making.
Integration
The integration of AutoVu Cloudrunner with SaferWatch also extends its new capabilities beyond law enforcement, benefiting those who already use SaferWatch to monitor potential threats, including:
- Educators
- Healthcare administrators
- Public venue operators
The company highlights that this integration will encourage community members to play an active role in public safety as citizens can report sightings and suspicious activity, which contributes critical information that could lead to identifying vehicles or individuals of interest.
In high-priority scenarios, law enforcement can instantly issue mass notifications to users in surrounding areas, helping alert the public to potential danger and guiding coordinated response efforts.
“Time and safety are critical”
Larry Legere, Commercial Director, AutoVu Cloudrunner, Genetec “Time and collaboration are critical when addressing public safety threats.
“This integration streamlines how agencies share vehicle intelligence, enabling faster coordination across jurisdictions and more effective community engagement,” Legere concluded.
Availability
The integration is now available to Cloudrunner and SaferWatch customers across North America.
The company highlights that the SaferWatch app remains free for citizens to download and use for submitting tips, however, organisations need an active account on each service to unlock the full benefits of the combined solution.
