In Spain’s evolving public safety landscape, law enforcement agencies are transitioning to Smart Patrol units to enhance field intelligence and officer safety. These modern police vehicles function as mobile command centers, requiring a high-performance in-vehicle computer to manage real-time video surveillance, Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and secure access to national police databases simultaneously. To modernize their fleet, the agency sought a Smart Policing solution that balanced power efficiency with high-speed processing.
Modern law enforcement involves more than just patrolling; it requires the ability to process visual evidence and cross-reference data in seconds. A primary challenge for Smart Patrol units was the need for high-definition video processing without overwhelming the vehicle’s power system. Standard in-vehicle computer models often suffered from high latency or thermal throttling when running multiple high-bandwidth applications—such as GPS tracking, 4K video recording, and database queries.
The complexity of installing peripheral devices—cameras, monitors, and sensors-often led to a “cable nest” within the vehicle. To achieve true Smart Policing, the agency needed to simplify the hardware architecture while ensuring the system could withstand electrical noise and power surges. They required a rugged in-vehicle computer that offered a wide power input range and guaranteed safety and compliance with European automotive standards.
The VBOX-3132 Series was selected as the “brain” for the Spanish Smart Patrol fleet. Powered by the Intel processor, this in-vehicle computer provided a 1.3x performance boost over previous generations. The VBOX-3132’s dual HDMI output allowed for independent displays, while its four RJ45 LAN ports provided stable connections for multiple IP cameras, making it the ideal foundation for an integrated Smart Policing framework.
The deployment resulted in a transformative shift in operational capability. The VBOX-3132’s rich I/O implementation reduced wiring complexity by 40%, leading to faster vehicle commissioning for the Smart Patrol fleet. Most importantly, the high-speed 5G support allowed officers to perform background checks significantly faster, directly improving Smart Policing outcomes and public safety in the field.
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