Police services in Annapolis, Md., date back to 1867, and

formally begin with the Annapolis Police Department (APD) as the fi rst offi cial police department in the city. Today, the

APD has 130 sworn offi cers who protect a thriving city of

39,000 permanent residents and more than 2 million annual

visitors. Led by Chief Michael Pristoop, the Department is

continually researching and employing best practices that

produce successful results in police departments and

communities across the country. Thus, the Annapolis Police

Department is committed to the continued acquisition of

new technologies and tools. But whether it is improving

technology, increasing operational effi ciency or strengthening

protection of the people of Annapolis, the APD is an agency

on the move.

Challenge

In previous years, the Annapolis Police Department utilized

traditional methods of video surveillance to effectively fi ght

crime and ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

Traditional methods, which focus on cable, DSL and fi ber,

typically incurred large initial setup fees and were subject

to monthly service charges. Additionally, traditional method

service providers typically required long lead times, and in

some cases, could not provide service due to last mile

restrictions and other diffi culties. Alternatively, microwave

systems escaped the monthly fees, however initial

procurement and setup can often be costly.

In the Department’s effort to optimize the way it uses

available technology and resources, they set out to fi nd

a cost-effective method to transmit video from portable

cameras around the city. To do this, they needed a reliable

network that could accommodate a large bandwidth

application such as video transmission.

Sprint 4G keeps Annapolis Police Department on the move at blazing-fast speeds. APD reduces crime and increases safety of residents and tourists

using the fi rst wireless 4G network from a national carrier.

Solution

With the launching of Sprint 4G in Baltimore in September

2008, the APD was the fi rst law enforcement agency in the

country to participate in a four-month pilot project. The pilot,

beginning in January 2009, provided the Department an

opportunity to explore an innovative, new approach to public

safety that provided a low-cost, remote connectivity alternative

for video surveillance when compared to traditional options,

such as microwave, cable, DSL or fi ber.

Sprint brings the fi rst wireless 4G network from a national

carrier. Sprint 4G is capable of delivering speeds up to 10

times faster than 3G networks.* It enables surveillance units

to stream high-defi nition video without the lag, providing a

near real-time experience for the end user. With Sprint 4G, the

APD can utilize video surveillance for operational awareness,

special event management, short-term operations and

criminal surveillance, all while viewing the activity remotely

from headquarters or even en route to an incident.

*Up to 10x Faster claim: Based on download speed comparison of 3G's

600 kbps vs. 4G's 6 Mbps. Industry published 3G avg. speeds (600 kbps-

1.7 Mbps); 4G avg. speeds (3-6 Mbps). Actual speeds may vary.

Throughout the pilot, a partnership quickly evolved between

Sprint and the Annapolis Police Department that enabled

testing and evaluation of new 4G devices in preparation for

deployment, while assisting the Department in improving its

operations. Today, the agency utilizes a surveillance system

run on the 4G network, which includes the Sprint 3G/4G

USB Modem U300, in conjunction with the MBR-1000 Mobile

Broadband Router from CradlePoint. By using a dual-mode

device, the Department is assured that in the event 4G

connectivity were to become unavailable, the MBR-1000

will automatically failover to 3G to ensure uninterrupted

connectivity. The reliability, redundancy and local access

provided by this combination was an immediate win in the

eyes of the Department.

Bottom line

Since the start of the pilot, the APD has deployed a total of fi ve

surveillance units throughout the city and has looked to Sprint

as a partner and leading public safety solutions provider.

Utilizing video surveillance units operating on Sprint 4G has

resulted in more than 100 documented arrests and has visibly

reduced crime in Maryland’s capital city.

Together, Sprint and the APD received recognition from the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their efforts in

employing cutting-edge technology to reduce crime and

positively impact the environment. The successful partnership

has resulted in APD’s further utilization of Sprint products and

services. For example, APD now utilizes Sprint Data LinkSM to

provide Internet service in police cruiser vehicles. Sprint Data

Link provides a secure, private network for the transmission of

sensitive data.

With Sprint 4G, APD has found a video surveillance solution

that operates on a network with the necessary speed and

bandwidth to effectively support law enforcement agencies.

As a result, APD has saved both time and money, but most

importantly, the video surveillance has given offi cers an extra

set of eyes on the street, helping make Annapolis a safer place

to live and work.

Sprint 4G is available in over 25 markets and counting and on select devices. See sprint.com/4G for details. The 3G Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 258 million people. © 2010 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

“Utilizing Sprint 4G, the Annapolis Police Department has made several arrests

that wouldn’t normally be possible. The suspects and their actions can be tracked

using 4G speeds. APD now has comprehensive visual coverage and as a result

has seen a reduction in crime.”

– Beth Hart, Special Projects Director, Annapolis Police Department

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