Case Study: City of Dallas improves downtown safety with Firetide wireless mesh video surveillance

City of Dallas covers 30% of downtown with Firetide for wireless video surveillance

The city of Dallas faced budget constraints and a need to reduce crime and improve public safety perception in its busy downtown business district. To address this challenge, the city partnered with vendor Firetide to implement a wireless video surveillance system using Firetide mesh nodes.

The solution involved deploying a Firetide wireless mesh network to support Sony IP cameras, enabling 24/7 monitoring of over 30% of the downtown area. The Firetide system provided reliable, high-quality video streams and quick setup. The results included quicker police response times, improved crime deterrence and investigation capabilities, and strong support from the business community, giving the police department a new weapon against crime.

The city of Dallas