UK police force to deploy in-car video solution across fleet
James Thorpe
Share this content
Motorola Solutions has confirmed that Lancashire Police will deploy the company’s M500 in-car video solution across its entire fleet of vehicles.
The solution – which has been designed to observe a vehicle’s environment from multiple viewpoints – will provide officers with real-time awareness of their surroundings and capture video evidence.
Motorola Solutions M500
“Police officers face unpredictable challenges and fast-moving events every day,” commented Chris Hardy, Chief Superintendent, Lancashire Police. “The ability to respond quickly is paramount.
“The Motorola Solutions M500 can live-stream video back to the control room, enabling our team to build a clear picture of unfolding events by giving us eyes on the scene,” continued Hardy.
“It is a highly configurable, easy-to-use system that can automate processes such as triggering video recording when the blue lights are activated, helping officers to focus on the job at hand.”
Lancashire Police has made a number of investments in technological and organisational capabilities.
The M500 in-car video solution will provide frontline officers with a new, innovative tool to help fulfill its priority of making roads safer for the community.
“A vital tool for police officers”
The M500’s interface is designed to be intuitive for officers to operate in demanding situations.
According to Motorola Solutions, any video captured is automatically uploaded to the Motorola Solutions VideoManager for auditable storage that is intelligently organised.
Recorded footage is then tracked and audited to protect the chain of custody.
“Video security solutions are a vital tool for police officers as they work to help keep their communities safe,” remarked Fergus Mayne, UK and Ireland Country Manager, Motorola Solutions.
“As part of the Motorola Solutions safety and security ecosystem, the M500 connects with Lancashire Police’s existing mission-critical technologies, providing productivity and agility to the forces operational response to help protect people, property and places.”
