LAPD Takes Critical Step in Safety Innovation with FirstNet

The Los Angeles Police Department is expanding its use of FirstNet. With FirstNet, LAPD is equipping officers with new tools, expanded capabilities and reliable access to critical information while in the field, allowing the department to better serve those who live, work, and visit Los Angeles.

After choosing FirstNet during the pandemic to help modernize the department’s communication technology, LAPD is further investing in officer and community safety. Previously using pooled devices for its officers, LAPD has committed to expanding its communication solutions. By providing updated FirstNet-enabled, department issued iPhone 13 Pro Max Devices to each officer, the department will help better coordinate communications and create more opportunities for technological innovation.

The department’s patrol vehicles will also be outfitted with Cradlepoint routers that will provide network connectivity for officers in the field, giving the department a path to 5G and further technological innovation in the field.

“Our officers’ main job will always be to service our community,” said Michel Moore, Chief of Police, LAPD. “With FirstNet, we are taking the next step in fulfilling our vision of the future of policework. Taking advantage of the elegantly designed apps and reliable and secure connection, officers will be able to do their work on their phones or in the cars, instead of at the station, allowing more time to help those in the community and creating a safer environment.”

In addition, LAPD officers will be equipped with Intrepid Network's Response for FirstNet® platform. The Response platform is a FirstNet Certified™ simple-to-use web and mobile situational awareness platform that enables teams to effectively communicate, collaborate, and coordinate and make better, more informed decisions based on near real-time information. Response for FirstNet also integrates Incident Command System (ICS) reporting into its platform. The integration of ICS allows officers to streamline the ICS form filling process by combining mobile and cloud-based custom automation to fill out every ICS report needed in just a few clicks.

“The Response for FirstNet platform greatly reduces radio traffic, decreases response times, enhances situational awareness, and increases officer safety,” said Britt Kane, CEO of Intrepid Networks. “We are pleased to support the entire LAPD agency with our mobile situational awareness solution.”