Ouachita Parish’s tech-forward approach to public safety
"If you haven't accepted the fact that technology is here to stay in law enforcement, you're way behind."
- Sheriff Marc Mashaw, Ouachita Parish S.O.
Challenge: Overcoming operational blind spots
Reliable communication was a constant struggle for deputies, particularly in rural areas and metal-reinforced schools. Command posts relied solely on radio traffic, leaving supervisors blind to real-time conditions. Investigations depended on manual, paper-based processes prone to delays, and finding missing persons required exhaustive foot searches. In dangerous situations, the lack of signal meant officers couldn't coordinate or easily call for help during an active crisis.
How we helped: A technology ecosystem
OPSO partnered with Motorola Solutions to establish a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) powered by CommandCentral Aware. They deployed APX N70 smart radios to maintain connectivity, alongside V700 body cameras and M500 video systems to capture objective evidence. The agency also integrated L5F Fixed License Plate Recognition to compress suspect search times and BRINC responder drones to get eyes on the scene before deputies even arrive.
Impact: Saving critical minutes
and seconds
The technology ecosystem has turned every radio and camera into a lifeline. Dangerous dead zones are eliminated, and supervisors can dispatch medical aid instantly by monitoring live streams. Investigations are streamlined with comprehensive video evidence, while frivolous complaints have become virtually nonexistent. Suspect tracking is compressed from days into minutes, and drones can locate missing persons rapidly—giving the agency the one thing they need most: time.
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