a new toy

[Garry]

The NSW Police Force today welcomed a significant boost to its operational capabilities at major events across the state with the launch of two high-tech, mobile command centres.

The buses have been unveiled by NSW Police Minister, Michael Gallacher, NSW Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione, and other senior officers today at Sydney Olympic Park.

The vehicles feature state of the art communications equipment which will enable senior police on site to view “live” feeds of footage direct from sources like Polair and the Police Operations Centre.

The mobile command posts will be used across the state at events such as the New Year’s Eve celebrations, Mardi Gras, NRL Grand Final,Bathurst1000, protracted incidents of civil unrest or any policing activities as required.

Police introduced a range of innovations during the 15-month design project that virtually allow the buses to perform as police stations on wheels.

“The community ofNew South Walesexpects our police to be equipped with the best possible resources to ensure they remain one step ahead of the game,” Mr Gallacher said.

“The Police Force is responsible for the safety and success of hundreds of events every year, many of which attract national and international exposure,” the Minister added, “I am committed to providing them what they need to make that job a little easier.”
Commissioner Scipione said the buses make a very welcome addition to the police fleet.

“Whilst command buses have been used by the NSW Police Force for some time, improvements in technology allow us to remotely do things which were never thought possible in the past,” Mr Scipione said.

“Listening to the operational advice of experienced, senior police has proved vital in the design process,” the Commissioner said.

“We have been able to accommodate many items on their ‘wish list’, thereby handing them even greater strategic and tactical control at future events, he highlighted.

“Police Commanders will be able to directly patch into and control any available CCTV feeds, an invaluable tool, particularly for those dealing with roving anti-social behaviour or specific policing operations.

“Crucially, each bus enables police to access the ‘COPS’ database, both wirelessly and via cable, at remote locations anywhere in the state,” Mr Scipione said.

“The vehicles can function without an external power source for at least three days, allowing Commanders to effectively treat them as mobile police stations, particularly when used in conjunction with our existing custody buses.”

[Bigfella237]

A video of the new buses being fitted out with the LED warning devices... geez they're UGLY buses!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rfuZz9mypY

Andrew

[Chrisco]

yeah not the best looking. Did the NSWPF and Police ass sort out the rodeos/rangers tipping over

[Longreach]

Could do with a few more LED's went the whole hog on that effort. And whats the go with the green LED?
Cheers
Matt

[Sigint]

. . And whats the go with the green LED?

The main Command Vehicle at an Incident is supposed to have a Green Light to make it easier to identify.

Kind of defeats the purpose only having the single lights on the Front and Rear, and none on the sides.

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Sigint

[lxth7]

ah, that youtube vid comes up private for me.

[Garry]

one of the new buses was used at the chopper crash yesterday