The Fort Lee Police Department is strengthening its public safety strategy with a unified technology platform from Genetec Inc. By integrating video surveillance, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), and digital evidence management, the department has improved real-time response and collaboration across operations.
Located near the busy George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee experiences heavy daily traffic, with over 300,000 vehicles moving in and out of Manhattan. This constant flow creates complex safety challenges, including transient crime and time-sensitive incidents.
Unified Platform Enhances Visibility And Response
To address these demands, the department deployed Genetec Security Center, an open, IP-based system that unifies multiple security functions into a single interface.
FLPD currently manages more than 200 cameras across the borough. Through the Federation™ feature, the department also integrates video feeds from schools and a parking garage, giving dispatchers a broader, city-wide operational view.
Real-Time Intelligence With ALPR
The addition of ALPR technology allows officers to quickly access vehicle data during incidents. Dispatchers can view video feeds and license plate information from an interactive map, enabling them to relay actionable intelligence to officers in real time.
“With Genetec solutions, our dispatchers and officers are empowered to handle any situation quickly and effectively. We’ve seen huge efficiency gains across our operations,”
said Captain Thomas Porto of the Fort Lee Police Department.
Streamlined Investigations With Digital Evidence Management
For investigations, detectives rely on Genetec Clearance to centralize and manage case data. The system organizes video, interview recordings, and vehicle data into secure case files that can be shared with authorized stakeholders.
“Before, requesting video from witnesses or businesses was a challenge. Now, we can email a secure link, and the witness or business can upload the files. It automatically gets logged in the right case file. And since Clearance supports many different video codecs, we can view the video right away,”
added Captain Porto.
Scalable Growth For Future Initiatives
With a unified system in place, the Fort Lee Police Department continues to expand its public safety initiatives in line with operational priorities and budget considerations.
“We have a solid platform to keep expanding our city-wide initiatives, empowering our officers, and protecting the community we serve,”
concluded Captain Porto.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What technology did the Fort Lee Police Department implement?
They implemented a unified platform including video management, ALPR, and digital evidence management using Genetec solutions.
2. How does ALPR help in public safety?
ALPR enables quick identification of vehicles, helping officers respond faster to incidents and track suspicious activity.
3. What is the role of digital evidence management?
It centralizes and organizes evidence like videos and recordings, making investigations more efficient and secure.
4. How many cameras are managed by the department?
The department oversees more than 200 cameras across the borough.
5. What benefits does a unified security platform provide?
It improves situational awareness, speeds up response times, enhances collaboration, and supports scalable growth.