Learn how to command, control, collaborate, public safety solutions from IBM that helps you respond quickly and effectively, Integrate and analyze information Using existing datastreams in a smarter manner.

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Solution Brief
Public Safety solutions
Command, control, collabo-
rate: public safety solutions
from IBM
Highlights
● Respond quickly and effectively.
Empower first responders to
sense, respond to and manage
emergencies.
● Integrate and analyze
information. Use existing data
streams in a smarter manner.
● Improve collaboration. Get timely
information—anytime, anywhere—
and keep it more secure.
When it’s important to create smarter systems—those that can trans-
form torrents of data into actionable intelligence—you want proven
solutions that address the unique complexities and challenges of U.S.
public safety. You want to get the most from every dollar as you take
action to strengthen security, share information in real time and
improve outcomes for the citizens you protect.
A sense of urgency
The first duty of a state is to protect its citizens. The question is how
to achieve that in an urbanizing world that is becoming more intercon-
nected, fast-paced and unpredictable every day.
In recent years, forward-thinking officials have made great strides
in applying innovative, community-based approaches and new tech-
nologies to help reduce urban crime and improve emergency response.
But the challenges to public safety continue to grow. Fortunately, new
capabilities are now at our disposal to help make urban public safety
systems not just more connected and efficient, but smarter.
Progressive leaders around the world are no longer just responding
to crimes and emergencies after the fact; they’re analyzing, anticipating
and working to mitigate or prevent them. They use smart systems that
capture data from myriad instrumented and interconnected processes,
devices and objects, and then apply intelligence to this welter of infor-
mation to detect patterns and take action in real time.
The power of smart solutions
Discover the power of increased situational awareness, improved emer-
gency preparedness and better cross agency or jurisdictional interoper-
ability. Engage an industry leader with the experience, commitment
and ability to foster long-term partnerships with public safety agencies.
IBM® offers:
● A strong portfolio of proven public safety specific solutions
● An unmatched global presence, a robust store of best practices and
a strong local presence for solution success
● Open standards leadership
● Research and innovation applied to informational analytic issues
We work with a network of leading-edge IBM Business Partners to
build a strong array of capabilities and solutions—throughout the
United States and in cities around the globe.

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Solution Brief
Public Safety solutions
Examples: IBM public safety engagements in the U.S.
State of Missouri: Missouri’s Office of Homeland Security called on
IBM to help strengthen the ability to respond to natural—and man-made—
disasters. With the design and implementation of an integrated Web portal, the
Missouri Emergency Resource and Information System now gives first respon-
ders secure access to a broad palette of critical information from dozens of
agencies, across multiple jurisdictions.
Chicago, Illinois: IBM is bringing intelligence to urban security, working
with the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and
Communications to create one of the most advanced city-wide security systems
ever conceived. Operation Virtual Shield is one of the world’s largest video and
sensor networks—and is expanding to include analytics for license plate recog-
nition, trending projections and intelligent search capabilities.
Syracuse, New York: IBM enabled a secure link between the Syracuse
School District’s high-speed fiber optic network and that of the Syracuse Police
Department. From inside a police car, officers can watch any security camera
located in the school, enable access to the school’s electronic door locks and
manage entry privileges if necessary.
New York City: IBM helped the New York Police Department create a data
warehouse that brings together information buried in separate, siloed databases.
Today, the Real Time Crime Center stitches together vast amounts of informa-
tion from dozens of disparate systems for much faster crime solving and the
identification of crime patterns and trends.
Why IBM?
For many years IBM has worked side-by-side with public safety agencies to
plan, develop and deploy comprehensive solutions. The team at IBM helps
governments all over the world respond more quickly, get a complete view of
integrated information and improve collaboration among agencies.
Count on IBM to deliver strong, focused public safety solutions born from
deep consultative expertise and broad public safety experience. Take action to
command, control and collaborate in a cost-effective manner. Contact
IBM today.
For more information
For more information, please contact your IBM Representative or
IBM Business Partner, or visit: ibm.com/smarterplanet/safety
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