Case Study: Cincinnati Police Department strengthens citywide crime surveillance with Firetide

Cincinnati Police Department relays video from 300+ cameras with Firetide

The Cincinnati Police Department needed a robust wireless network to support real-time video surveillance from new technologies like license plate readers. Their challenge was to deploy a system capable of funneling high-quality video to a central hub across the city. They partnered with vendor Firetide and utilized their network technology, including the 6000 series product.

Firetide implemented a wireless mesh network that integrated with the city's existing fiber optic system. The solution provided the resilience and high bandwidth required for real-time, high-definition video transmission from over 300 cameras. The results included enhanced public safety during major events and more effective crime-fighting. The network proved highly reliable and cost-effective, with only one node failing out of 180 deployed over several years. Firetide's technology became essential to the city's operations, making up approximately 70% of the deployed network.

Cincinnati Police Department