2020 Grants for Body-Worn Cameras

Has your department been looking for a camera system at a lower cost? Right now, the Department of Justice(DOJ) has a body-worn camera program to help communities throughout the Midwest promote officer safety and efficiency by adding or expanding on body worn camera surveillance and evidence gathering. This grant requires a contribution match, for example,

2020 Private Funding Grants for Public Safety

Each year, the federal government awards more than $500 billion in grants. While the government remains the primary source of law enforcement grant funding, additional support is sometimes needed. Private funding is another option.

The Benefits of Mobile Routers in Public Safety

I must admit, I joined the pop-culture group of people who love to listen to true crime podcasts and are intrigued by the Summer of Sam era. I know…you’re wondering what this has to do with mobile routers. There is something that stuck out to me personally while listening to these stories – The lack

SMART Goals to Help You Plan Your Upfit Part 2

In our last blog post, Jesse talked about the S.M.A.R.T. method of success: a way to set concrete goals with measurable objectives. If you’re planning an upfit project for your fleet, this strategy can help you get the most for your money and best meet the needs of your organization. We already discussed how planning

Consider Ergonomics When Upfitting Vehicles for Drivers in Your Fleet

You know driving can be dangerous, and you take precautions to ensure that your fleet of vehicles is upfitted for collision safety. What you may not realize is that beyond the risk of traffic accidents, professionals who drive on the job are at higher risk for other injuries and degenerative conditions. You can help keep

3 Things to Consider When Upfitting Your K9 Transport Vehicle

K9 transport vehicles enable personnel to carry canine units effectively while maintaining sufficient visibility, safety, comfort, and versatility. Each of these upfit benefits enhances and reinforces the other three, enabling canines and officers to perform their duties at a moment’s notice. The following is intended as a high level overview of this topic. The specifics will

Why Is Panasonic More Expensive?

Panasonic is the leader in innovative computer designs that are rugged and tough enough to be used by the military and installed in public service vehicles. First responders need the best of the best to make certain that their mobile laptops and tablets will work when they need them most—in any environment possible.