Case Study: College of Marin Police Department secures two distinct campuses simultaneously with V5 Systems' OnSight portable surveillance and license-plate readers

Two Terrains At Once Police Chief Secures Two Very Different Campuses Simultaneously

The College of Marin Police Department, which secures two very different campuses in Marin County, faced limited manpower, disparate legacy systems, and parking lots with no reliable power or Wi‑Fi. To address rapid, portable license‑plate reading and outdoor surveillance needs, the department engaged V5 Systems and its OnSight products — including OnSight Portable Surveillance Units, an OnSight Portable License Plate Reader, and OnSight Portable Camera Adaptive Platforms.

V5 Systems deployed self‑powered, solar OnSight units and a unified cloud UI so a single officer can monitor seven parking lots across both campuses simultaneously, capture evidence for hit‑and‑runs, and quickly redeploy cameras for events or construction. The V5 Systems solution delivered 360° coverage, a consolidated video archive, and measurable benefits — fewer blind spots, faster response, and a turnkey system delivered for under $100,000.

College of Marin Police Department

Jeff Marozick

Chief