Real-Time Crime Centers & IP-Video Integration

Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) are designed to be the brain of modern law enforcement, connecting surveillance feeds, private security from Public Private Partnerships (PPP), and advanced tools like AI-powered analytics, with law enforcement decision makers.

The premise is simple: turn raw data into actionable intelligence. While the value is not always immediate, the ability to look back in time is important to law enforcement agencies.

But even capability gaps and disparate systems present challenges.

Fixed cameras and static networks leave commanders without the visual coverage they need in critical moments, forcing decisions to be made without a complete common operating picture, and putting officers at unnecessary risk.

Many agencies are rethinking how to close these gaps, complementing fixed infrastructure with flexible solutions. That’s where LiveU comes in, making video coverage and connectivity adaptable to the dynamic needs of modern public safety operations.

Flexibility Challenges in Real-Time Public Safety Applications

RTCCs work because they connect the dots. Surveillance systems, gunshot detection, LPR and Facial recognition tech, and AI analytics all flow into a single hub, creating a real-time common operating picture of what’s happening in the field. Partnerships with venues like hotels and arenas stretch this reach further, giving agencies access to video and cameras at key locations, without the cost of building out new infrastructure. It’s efficient, scalable, and vital for lowering response times and anticipating threats before they escalate.

But fixed infrastructure has its limits. Relying on traditional CCTV solutions often means slow deployment and steep costs—hardly ideal when incidents unfold outside established networks or during large crowd events when carrier networks can be strained. What agencies are moving towards is something flexible, interoperable and agnostic to existing and legacy infrastructure.

How LiveU Enhances Situational Awareness for RTCCs

LiveU offers a straightforward fix to the coverage problem: build a system that goes wherever it’s needed. The LU-REQON1™ plug-and-play field unit enables swift setup in any location, integrating seamlessly with existing video management systems and supporting both HDMI and IP devices. For agencies managing large events or tactical operations, this technology is capable of providing encrypted video delivery with remote PTZ camera control.

At the heart of the solution is LiveU Reliable Transport protocol (LRT™), which combines multiple cellular networks to ensure uninterrupted connectivity, even in challenging environments. The patented highly resilient IP-video protocol permits LiveU solutions to transmit high quality video and sensor data wirelessly, making them highly portable.

By bonding, or combining several diverse IP connections, including 4G and 5G mobile connections, Low Earth Orbit satellite (LEO), Mesh Radio, WiFi and Ethernet, into a single, secure and robust connection, the LiveU Situational Awareness Solution, backed by LRT, can be deployed in remote locations or areas experiencing network congestion.

LiveU Central, the company’s cloud management platform, seamlessly ties in with RTCC technology tools (Milestone, Fusus, Axon, etc) to deliver these feeds. See workflow diagram below.

Visual Intelligence you can rely on backed by round the clock technical support

LiveU’s experience and prevalence in the news and sports verticals provide the foundation for service and support for the public safety market.

Monitoring live feeds via broadcast command centers and production trucks run parallel to the work being done in a RTCC. Both require high-quality, low latency video capture, transport, distribution and monitoring that LiveU can support.

With 24/7 global support and compatibility across a wide range of surveillance platforms, LiveU helps departments establish and maintain comprehensive situational awareness, while building on their existing technology investments. It’s a solution designed to enhance both immediate responses and long-term public safety strategies.

Transforming Public Safety with Real-World Live Video Applications

During large-scale events, commanders can deploy drones to monitor crowds, safeguard vulnerable areas, and respond to incidents in real- time. Tactical teams benefit from enhanced coordination, with live video feeds providing critical situational awareness that improves safety and operational precision.

Scalable, Future-Ready Technology for RTCC Operations

RTCCs are most effective when data streams converge in one place. LiveU’s Situational Awareness Solution enhances this process by combining live video with these inputs, equipping commanders with a full spectrum of data to review. It’s a system designed to integrate effortlessly into existing workflows, allowing agencies to enhance capabilities without disrupting operations.

This flexibility isn’t just about filling gaps. It’s about being ready for the unexpected: incidents outside the network’s range, large-scale events with shifting needs, or sudden emergencies that demand quick reaction. With LiveU, agencies gain the ability to scale their visual intelligence infrastructure on demand, without the delays or costs of traditional setups.

Public safety isn’t about static tools – it’s about dynamic systems, that are all part of an ecosystem of tools that can adapt as threats develop. Advances in AI models, combined with the increasing use of IP-video sources, like those delivered through LiveU’s solutions, gives agencies the agility, reliability, and intelligence to stay ahead, ensuring they’re ready for any situation, anytime.

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