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Ford announces availability of surveillance mode, first introduced on
2014 Ford Police Interceptor, to competitive vehicle manufacturers and
for use in military applications to encourage expanded adoption and to
help protect law enforcement officers and military personnel around
the globe
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Ford has received the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement
Executive’s Award for development and offering of surveillance mode
technology, which gives law enforcement officers added situational
awareness and a first line of defense from potential assailants
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Surveillance mode uses a rearview camera and radar to detect a person
approaching the vehicle from behind, and automatically sounds a chime,
rolls up the driver’s side window, locks all doors and flashes
exterior lighting
Company Website:
http://corporate.ford.com/
DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
Ford Motor Company is announcing the availability of its
multi-patent-pending surveillance mode technology to other vehicle
manufacturers and for use in military applications. Award-winning
surveillance mode – available on Ford Police Interceptor – was developed
to warn law enforcement officers of unexpected approaches from behind
the vehicle. It is being made available by Ford and through InterMotive
Inc. to expand adoption of the system to help protect law enforcement
officers and military personnel around the globe.
Ford is announcing the availability of its multi-patent-pending surveillance mode technology to other vehicle manufacturers and for use in military applications. (Photo: Business Wire)
Ford and InterMotive worked together to develop, manufacture and provide
the surveillance mode system for use on Ford Police Interceptor
beginning with 2014 vehicles. InterMotive, based in Auburn, California,
is known for providing innovative vehicle control systems for various
applications, including law enforcement.
The system uses the existing rearview camera and radar to detect a
person approaching the vehicle from behind and then automatically sounds
a chime, rolls up the driver’s side window, lock all doors and flashes
exterior lighting. While officers write reports, monitor their in-car
computer or radar and perform other tasks sitting in their vehicles,
surveillance mode gives them an extra set of eyes to help protect
against threats. When the system is activated by the officer, it
provides added situational awareness and a first line of defense from
potential assailants.
“We want to assist with and improve the security of all police officers
– whether they are using a Ford Police Interceptor or a competitive
vehicle,” said Randy Freiburger, Ford police and ambulance special
vehicle engineering supervisor. “Combining existing Ford technologies
with the development of a new control module and software has created an
innovative system that improves security for police officers while they
are in their vehicles.”
Ford recently earned the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement
Executive’s Award for development and offering of Surveillance Mode
technology and its significant contributions toward improving officer
security. The award was presented at NOBLE’s 38th Annual Conference and
Exhibition.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award from NOBLE and hope to
expand adoption of the innovative technology throughout the industry,”
said Chris Danowski, director of technology commercialization and
licensing, Ford Global Technologies LLC. “Since surveillance mode
technology is also applicable to military use, Ford and InterMotive are
showcasing it to various governmental agencies as well.”
“Working with Ford, we have been able to bring creative solutions to the
market for many years,” said Greg Schafer, president of InterMotive.
“Working with Ford on this project has been especially gratifying
because of the increase in officer security surveillance mode provides –
officers immediately understand just how much this product can help them
in the field.”
For those wishing to license the technology from Ford, it and other
technologies are available through Ford’s corporate Technology
Licensing Portal.
Automobile manufacturers, law enforcement agencies or companies wanting
to purchase the surveillance mode system can contact InterMotive at http://www.intermotive.net.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 186,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the
company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
About InterMotive, Inc.
InterMotive, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company based in
Auburn, California.InterMotive currently designs and
manufactures vehicle control systems for the work truck, police and
emergency vehicles, transit and mobility markets.To learn more
about InterMotive’s products, please call 800-969-6080 or visit www.intermotive.net.
About NOBLE
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
serves as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to
Justice by Action. NOBLE has over 60 chapters and represents over 4,000
members worldwide that represent chief executive officers and
command-level law enforcement officials from federal, state, county,
municipal law enforcement agencies, and criminal justice practitioners.
The combined fiscal budget oversight of our membership exceeds $8
billion. NOBLE serves more than 60,000 youth through its major program
components which include: Mentoring, Education, Leadership Development,
and Safety.
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Contacts:
Ford Motor Company
Ed Saenz
313.248.6050
esaenz6@ford.com
or
Kelli
Felker
313.322.1790
kfelker1@ford.com
or
InterMotive,
Inc.
Greg Schafer
530.823.1048
gschafer@intermotive.net
Source: Ford Motor Company
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