Over the past two weeks, two impactful demonstrations and presentations underscored the growing importance of intelligent video and data integration in supporting public safety professionals. These back-to-back sessions brought together top technology leaders and law enforcement partners to show how real-time situational awareness can enhance emergency response and operational decision-making.
Supporting the D.C. Metropolitan Police Leadership Academy
This week, Sean Jennings of AXON Fusus, Shane McGowan from Bosch Security and Safety Systems, and Steve Pennington with the Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing team joined forces to support the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Leadership Academy. The focus was on educating law enforcement leaders about how modern technologies—when integrated properly—can serve as force multipliers.
At the core of the demonstration was Bosch’s intelligent camera systems, IVA Pro, and the AXON Fusus real-time data platform. Together, these systems allow agencies to detect and share actionable alerts such as gun detection, unauthorized vehicle recognition, and license plate identification directly to Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) or Security Operations Centers (SOCs). These capabilities are essential for enabling faster, more informed responses to potential threats or ongoing incidents.
Attendees experienced how this technology combination transforms traditional camera footage into real-time, event-driven intelligence, ensuring that dispatchers, supervisors, and officers have the information they need when it matters most. Click to learn more about this technology...
High School Proof of Concept with Crist Communications
The week prior, Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing teamed up with Jason Crist of Crist Communications for a live Proof of Concept demonstration at a high school in Virginia. This session was tailored to school safety stakeholders and focused on applying these same technologies in an educational environment—where early threat detection can be critical.
The demonstration highlighted Bosch’s AI-based weapon detection capabilities, designed to identify a firearm in hand and immediately trigger a visual and audible alert. Once identified, the alert and associated camera feed are sent to designated command personnel, enabling swift lockdown procedures or coordinated emergency response.
This use case showed how school districts can incorporate advanced video analytics into their layered security plans, reinforcing perimeter protection and giving school resource officers and administrators the tools to react with confidence and speed. Click to learn more about this demonstration and technology...
A Commitment to Real-Time Public Safety Solutions
In both demonstrations, the shared mission was clear: enhance public safety through technology that is proactive, precise, and fast. From urban law enforcement agencies to local school systems, the combination of Bosch intelligent cameras and the AXON Fusus platform presents a scalable solution that fits a wide range of operational environments.
Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing was honored to lead both of these sessions and showcase what’s possible when proven technologies are integrated to serve law enforcement and community safety goals.
“This isn’t just about technology—it’s about giving those on the front lines the tools they need to respond quicker, smarter, and safer,” said Steve Pennington.
As threats become more complex and time-sensitive, security professionals are turning to integrated platforms that offer real-time insight rather than delayed information. These recent demonstrations serve as a powerful reminder that modern security is no longer just about watching—it’s about detecting, alerting, and acting in real time.
Thank you for your service.
Chesapeake and Midlantic Marketing proudly stands with the men and women of law enforcement, and we remain committed to delivering technologies that make their mission safer and more effective.
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