Genetec has been selected by the City of Brampton in Ontario to support a new public safety initiative.
According to the company, its solutions will be used to help Brampton provide regional law enforcement agencies with critical data to expedite crime investigations and improve community safety.
As the first project of its kind in Canada, Brampton’s project will see the deployment of 200 Genetec AutoVu SharpV License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras at major intersections.
The company highlights that these cameras will not be used for issuing speeding tickets; instead, they will function exclusively as an investigative tool to support Peel Regional Police in solving crimes and monitoring vehicle-related incidents.
By capturing key vehicle details – such as license plate numbers, make, color and type – they will assist law enforcement in investigating offenses and enhancing public safety.
Data from AutoVu SharpV and 360-degree street cameras from Axis Communications will be managed through Genetec Security Center.
The platform will enable investigators to correlate vehicle information with corresponding video footage to enhance situational awareness and enable faster incident response.
In the event of a reported incident, the City of Brampton will be able to quickly and securely share video evidence and ALPR data with law enforcement using the Genetec Clearance digital evidence management system.
This will help expedite investigations by ensuring critical evidence is readily accessible when needed.
“Peel Regional Police is committed to utilizing new innovations and technologies to better support the critical work of our officers and enhance public safety,” said Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi, Peel Regional Police.
“This welcomed investment by the City of Brampton will provide our service with increased access to data, improving our ability to investigate and respond to traffic-related crimes and safety concerns.
“By working together, we will continue to strengthen our efforts in keeping our communities safe.”
“The City of Brampton is demonstrating exceptional leadership in using technology to enhance public safety in a responsible and effective way,” added Alain Bissada, Area Vice President – North America at Genetec.
“The deployment of our license plate recognition cameras, alongside our video surveillance and digital evidence management solutions, will provide law enforcement with high-quality, real-time data to support their investigations while ensuring that privacy remains a top priority.”