Omnilink OM500 allows law enforcement agencies
to accurately and efficiently monitor offenders, saving time and
resources, while making communities safer
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading IoT
solutions provider that combines devices, network and software to
unlock value in the connected economy, today announced the release
of the Omnilink® OM500 ankle bracelet, an advanced, market-leading
LTE offender monitoring device that allows law enforcement agencies
to better manage pre-trial detainees, individuals under house
arrest, probationers and parolees. The OM500 pairs with the
award-winning FocalPoint® application software to create a turnkey,
device-to-cloud solution. This solution helps agencies optimize
resources and provides greater visibility and management of
offenders’ whereabouts and movements to help law enforcement create
safer communities (see video).
Traditional offender monitoring solutions require participants
to charge bracelets for up to two hours per day and have a limited
battery life of 24 to 48 hours. The OM500 reduces charge time by up
to 75 percent while increasing the battery life by more than double
traditional alternatives. Reduced charge time and increased battery
life help optimize agency manpower normally dedicated to
charging-related issues. Additionally, the OM500 can lower the cost
of offender monitoring to approximately $3.50 per day, allowing law
enforcement agencies to redeploy budget to other critical
areas.
Marc Overton, Chief Solutions Officer, Sierra Wireless, said:
“Without electronic offender monitoring, agencies often struggle to
monitor and track the large number of offenders they are
responsible for. With the OM500, law enforcement personnel can
monitor many offenders simultaneously, enabling government agencies
to redeploy crucial department resources, improve efficiencies and
make their communities safer.”
The OM500 features a patented no-speaker audio messaging system
that allows agencies to send high-quality, custom voice commands in
multiple languages directly to the ankle monitor to relay important
information, such as reminders for upcoming appointments or
notifying the participant of compliance issues. By providing
visibility into offenders’ location and movements, the OM500
enables agencies to make smarter, more effective decisions.
Improved mapping capabilities that reduce drift are designed to
offer more accurate, real-time location data, while geofencing and
advanced movement detection technology can be configured to alert
officers if an offender has strayed from a designated zone. The
OM500’s advanced location tracking features can be useful
investigative and crime prevention tools for law enforcement
agencies when used in conjunction with the FocalPoint software. For
example, officers can configure the software to provide alerts if
offenders enter known crime areas.
Rachele Smith, owner of the Austin, Texas based Victim Safety
First (VSF) offender monitoring company, said: “The new OM500 has
immediately impressed us all here at VSF. It is without question
the new gold standard in GPS monitors. After testing multiple
devices for months now, we are excited to transition all of our
clients to the OM500. There are so many new and useful functions,
brilliant feedback and communication capabilities, with a battery
life unlike anything we’ve seen in 13 years.”
The OM500 ankle bracelet was designed with the latest embedded
technology. Using ultra-fast LTE connectivity, forward-thinking law
enforcement agencies can rest assured that the OM500 will serve
them now and in the future, as new technologies emerge. The
powerful OM500 tracking device can be controlled by the FocalPoint
application or the industry leading FocalPoint mobile app.
Demonstration at IACP Annual Conference and Exposition
2019 Sierra Wireless will showcase its solutions for first
responder communications and public safety, including the new OM500
LTE offender monitoring device, at the International Association of
Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition 2019, Oct.
26 – 29, in booth 5438, McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL.
For more information, visit:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/sims-connectivity-and-cloud-services/managed-iot-solutions/omnilink-offender-monitoring-solution/.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795 or
visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
Resources
- PoliceOne free webinar: The Value of Electronic Offender
Monitoring in the Digital World, Nov. 12, 2019, at 11:00 AM PT
- Omnilink OM500 video: https://youtu.be/b7t8N-oKVdc
About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR)
(TSX: SW) is the leading IoT solutions provider that combines
devices, network and software to unlock value in the connected
economy. Companies globally are adopting IoT to improve operational
efficiency, create better customer experiences, improve their
business models and create new revenue streams. Whether it is a
solution to help a business securely connect edge devices to the
cloud, or a software/API solution to help manage processes
associated with billions of connected assets, or a platform to
extract real-time data to make the best business decisions, Sierra
Wireless will work with you to create the right industry-specific
solution for your next IoT endeavor. Sierra Wireless has more than
1,300 employees globally and operates R&D centers in North
America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit
www.sierrawireless.com.
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