LiveU acknowledges that the rise in large-scale public gatherings—whether protests, major sporting events, or parades—has intensified the challenge of maintaining public order. Find out more >>
While demonstrations are a cornerstone of free expression, ensuring safety while preventing disruption requires a strategic and well-coordinated approach from law enforcement agencies.
Real-time video technology is transforming the way authorities monitor and respond to these dynamic events, helping to manage risks such as property damage, traffic obstruction, and public disturbances.
However, despite the availability of surveillance tools, inconsistencies in operational procedures across jurisdictions remain a significant challenge. A unified approach to public order management, supported by live video streaming, is proving to be a critical factor in enhancing situational awareness and decision-making.
The Role of Live Video in Public Order Management
Kevin Cresswell, a security expert with over 35 years of experience spanning law enforcement, military, and government sectors, underscores the importance of standardized practices across agencies.
“A fundamental aspect of effective policing, particularly in handling protests, lies in establishing a shared framework—a set of standards, equipment, inventory tactics, and training procedures—that all police agencies adhere to,” said Cresswell, who served as a National Public Order instructor and tactician in the UK and now sits on the Patrol and Tactical Officers Committee of the IACP.
Among the essential tools in modern public order policing, high-quality live video has emerged as a crucial asset. It provides law enforcement teams with real-time visibility, allowing for quick adaptation to unfolding situations. Live feeds also enhance coordination between tactical responders and command centers, facilitating more informed decisions and improving overall operational efficiency.
“Effective management and prevention of crowd disorder entails implementing effective monitoring strategies to mitigate anonymity and allow the demonstration of a visible police presence,” added Cresswell.
“The UK’s pioneering, joint approach, utilizing video surveillance at all venues and public places, serves as a model for comprehensive security deployment. LiveU technology now stands as a linchpin, facilitating seamless communication across diverse jurisdictions.”
LiveU’s Situational Awareness Solutions for Public Safety
LiveU’s video solutions are designed to meet the complex demands of public safety agencies, integrating live streaming across UAVs, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), helicopters, and dashcams. These technologies provide critical aerial and ground-level perspectives, giving law enforcement teams real-time insights into crowd movements and emerging threats.
LiveU Reliable Transport (LRT) technology ensures uninterrupted, high-quality video transmission even in challenging network environments. By leveraging LiveU IP video encoders, such as the LU-REQON1, agencies can achieve seamless connectivity across multiple channels—including cellular, WiFi, Ethernet, and satellite. This capability is vital in fast-evolving situations where reliable, low-latency video is essential for tactical responses.
Through the LiveU Central unified management platform, agencies can integrate multi-angle live feeds from drones, body-worn cameras, and other field units. These feeds can be securely shared in real-time with command centers and personnel in the field, ensuring a coordinated approach to public order management.
Security is a top priority, and LiveU’s On-Premise Software (OPS) enables teams to maintain full control over their live video feeds. With secure sharing via temporary links and customizable encryption options, agencies can ensure sensitive footage remains protected. The system also integrates seamlessly with existing video management and situational awareness platforms, streamlining operations and enhancing user experience.
Measurable Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency
Beyond enhancing situational awareness, live video solutions contribute to significant cost savings for law enforcement agencies. Cresswell believes that there are real cost savings by the deployment of seamless video and analytics, “In a four-month period, earlier this year, London’s Metropolitan Police declared that the policing of such protests since the Fall of 2023 had required 35K officer shifts and more than 5K officer rest days to be canceled, at costs of £32.3 million. (Around $41M).
“The use of multi-source video surveillance roughly saved the police service around $5M in additional officers overtime and time saved in evidence gathering and court preparation.”
Advancing Public Safety with Live Video Innovation
LiveU is committed to equipping public safety agencies with cutting-edge video solutions that enhance situational awareness, improve operational efficiency, and protect both officers and civilians. The company’s technology enables law enforcement teams to maintain control in high-pressure environments, ensuring safer and more effective responses to public order incidents.
By continuously innovating and refining its solutions, the company aims to support law enforcement, first responders, and security professionals in their mission to safeguard communities.
Whether deployed for protest monitoring, event security, or emergency response, LiveU’s advanced video streaming technology is a game-changer in modern public safety operations.
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