With responsibility for all technology for police, fire, and radio communications, the city’s Public Safety Technology Director established firm solution requirements. First and foremost, the city needed a single solution for each of the three locations that would address the interoperability and ease of use gaps in the current system. It would also need to be future-proof enough to integrate with future platforms and applications.

Since each of these spaces would be managing a constant stream of content from multiple sources (video feeds, data analytics, dashboards, maps, etc.), the platform would need to consume virtually any digital data. In addition, it would need to allow non-engineering staff to quickly create and modify wall layouts and behaviors in response to rapidly changing use cases and missions.

After much research, Haivision was selected to provide situational awareness across these mission-critical environments. Haivision’s video wall solution was the ideal platform for offering users complete control over video wall layouts and content arrangement. Because the platform is designed for non-technical users, Haivision’s platform also met the city’s ease-of-use requirements. This was important since the city could not guarantee around-the-clock onsite engineering resources.

The Command Center operates on an as-needed basis for major police and joint government operations and events. Each operation in the Command Center is dictated entirely by the team using it at that time. Haivision provided a visualization solution that would allow teams to push content to the video wall with the devices they bring into the Command Center.

Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)

The RTCC serves as a patrol force multiplier and a post-incident review resource for the CMPD. By monitoring an integrated system of more than 700 IP cameras and license plate readers throughout the city, detectives in the crime center provide real-time information to patrol units and command. The RTCC’s recording capabilities also allow for investigative information to be shared with detectives. Additionally, officers can review the effectiveness of tactics during operations to help inform debriefings with officers in the field and command.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

A new room located within the Fire Department Headquarters, the EOC is designed for emergency management and response. Operators who staff the room monitor and manage content across multiple sources and dashboards. First Alert, IP cameras, TV tuners, and 14 additional HDMI connections spread out across the room are all managed through a series of multiple video walls across two perpendicular walls. Haivision’s solution gives the EOC the ability to activate at a moment’s notice.