Tactical and Emergency Wireless

Tactical and Emergency Wireless is the most underused forms of wireless. We have yet to fully see and realize the potential of using wireless in both tactical and emergency applications. And when wireless is used, it is typically not deployed correctly or the wrong technology is used for the application. The advantages that are gained by a properly designed and deployed wireless system, vastly out way the investment.

Example: Active Shooter in a School.

A local high school has an active shooter. The shooter has hostages in one of the class rooms. The school is equipped with access control and video surveillance, both of these systems are connected to the schools LAN. However, only the Principle and Safety Officer have access to these systems from their desktop PCs, in their offices, on the school LAN.

A Mobile Command Vehicle is deployed and the local PD is starting to assess the situation. They discover that the school has access control and video surveillance but are unable to access either system because there is no way for them to get into the School’s LAN.

Solution, with proper planning and cooperation between the Security Consultant, PD and School a secure, wireless link could have been put in place to allow the local PD access to the schools security systems. The PD would have access to the access control system, allowing them to lock and unlock doors as needed as well as access to the video surveillance system allowing them to see what is happening within the school.

This is only one example; there are many applications for this. Banks, hospitals, colleges and retirement homes could also benefit from this type of technology.

As for tactical wireless, we have worked to develop mobile trailers with surveillance equipment, rapid deployment solutions using tripods and cameras as well as systems that are completely stand alone and have self contained power. Again the use for these systems are huge.

Wireless Technology has come a long way in the past 5 years and is continuing to advance. We have to fully see the benefits of this technology. The key is, proper design and implementation. One needs to make sure to partner with a Security Consultant that has extensive wireless experience. The investment has huge returns and benefits.