How Axon joined forces to develop the next generation in-car camera system
Jul 02, 2021
How Axon joined forces to develop the next generation in-car camera system
Over the past 3 years, Axon has been working tirelessly to deliver a breakthrough in-car camera solution for public safety: Axon Fleet 3. As of this week, we are proud to announce that after a series of incredibly successful beta trials, Fleet 3 is now shipping to customers in the US and Canada.
Fleet 3 sets a new bar for in-car video performance with advanced in-car video system features, an AI-powered, fully connected ALPR (Automatic License Plate Reader) service, and real-time situational awareness technology through Axon Respond for Devices. How we got there is an incredible story on its own. But it’s our strategic partnerships, with some of the best providers in the industry, that helped take this solution to the next level.
Flock Safety
Axon is excited to expand on our integration partnership with Flock Safety by enabling two-way, seamless data sharing between Flock Safety and Axon ALPR systems, both fixed and mobile, for a disruptively affordable cost. Last year, Flock Safety and Axon announced their ability to push footage from Flock Safety fixed ALPR cameras to Axon’s digital evidence management system, Axon Evidence. With this new integration, footage from Axon Fleet 3 mobile ALPR cameras will also appear alongside Flock Safety footage in the Flock Lookup Experience, allowing users to search across a smart network of multiple ALPR providers within one portal. Flock Safety Lookup allows law enforcement users to see where a known license plate has travelled during a specific timeframe, such as when a crime is known to have occurred. This two-way integration consolidates search for ALPR data into one system to streamline investigators’ workflows, solve a case faster, and ensure that law enforcement has the comprehensive, objective evidence they need all in one place.
“Our partnership with Axon is based on the principles we hold in common: that law enforcement technology can be equal parts effective, affordable, and above all, ethically-designed. The furtherance of our integration ensures our mutual law enforcement customers have a single destination to quickly and accurately obtain leads and clear cases regardless if the camera is fixed on a pole or integrated into a vehicle,” says Garrett Langley, Founder & CEO of Flock Safety.
Cradlepoint
Cradlepoint’s industry-leading wireless network solutions provide in-vehicle and on-scene connectivity for today’s modern police force. Part of Axon’s Fleet 3 police vehicle solution, the Cradlepoint IBR900 provides secure and reliable cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity that is engineered to work seamlessly with their connected solutions. Law enforcement agencies using Axon Fleet 3 will benefit from Cradlepoint's NetCloud Service which provides cloud-based management, enterprise-grade networking, CJIS-compliant security and industry-leading LTE cellular technology with certified nationwide public safety network support. Cradlepoint offers upgrade paths to the dual-modem IBR1700 or to 5G with the R1900, both of which can be used with Fleet 3.
“Axon’s integration of Cradlepoint’s IBR900 solution within its Fleet 3 offering is a testament to the value our wireless technology plays within today’s law enforcement. Cradlepoint is fully committed to providing secure and reliable LTE and 5G solutions that help keep first responders and public safety personnel safer and more productive. Together with Axon, we are pushing the boundaries of connected technologies and applications that benefit law enforcement agencies and the communities and citizens they serve,” says Eric Purcell, SVP of Partners and Alliances at Cradlepoint.
Airgain
A leading provider of advanced wireless connectivity solutions and technologies used to enable high-performance networking across a broad range of devices and markets, Airgain antennas are used to reliably connect Fleet 3 in-car and on-officer public safety applications in real-time, over dedicated wireless networks. Airgain delivers industry-leading connectivity solutions for first responders and public sector customers across North America.
“Axon continues to lead the way with next generation in-car video systems that rely on seamless wireless connections to deliver maximum impact. We are proud that Axon selected Airgain as its preferred connectivity partner for Fleet 3, which is a powerful tool that integrates audio, video, and streaming for improving situational awareness. We are especially pleased to continue our relationship with Axon and believe this collaboration will benefit public safety customers by enhancing officer safety,” comments Bill Swafford, Vice President of Sales, North America at Airgain.
Qualcomm
A crucial part of building a quality solution is using reliable components suitable for the harsh environment of law enforcement vehicles. Axon Fleet 3 cameras and Hub are powered with Qualcomm Technologies’ advanced processors. These highly integrated systems-on-chips(SOC) include advanced imaging and AI edge processing in the cameras and wireless connectivity and high-speed routing in the Hub. Each platform has software libraries to speed system integration and provide robust security.
To learn more about the capabilities and partnerships for the Fleet 3 in-car camera solution visit https://www.axon.com/products/axon-fleet-3