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G7 Capital Police Force First To Acquire KWESST's New Overwatch Commander System For Critical Incident Management
An advanced new system for real-time video feed to incident commanders as events unfold, direct f...
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[{"type":"text","content":"G7 Capital Police Force First To Acquire KWESST's New Overwatch Commander System For Critical Incident ManagementAn advanced new system for real-time video feed to incident commanders as events unfold, direct from observation scopes, drones and aircraft.Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 24, 2023) - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE) (NASDAQ: KWESW) (TSXV: KWE) (FSE: 62UA) (“the Company” or “KWESST”), a developer of next-generation tactical systems for military, security, and personal defence markets, today announced that a G7 capital police force has adopted the Company’s new Overwatch Commander system, with delivery expected this summer.Designed specifically for Critical Incident Management (“CIM”), KWESST’s Overwatch Commander system closes the gap in real-time video surveillance for incident commanders as events unfold. Lack of timely, shared information from the “front lines” of an incident has been cited over and over as a major deficiency during incidents such as civil unrest, mass shootings, natural disasters and search and rescue operations.KWESST’s Overwatch Commander system incorporates a miniature video camera mounted on any commercial scope or other observation device connected to KWESST’s proprietary sensor-software module, pre-loaded with satellite, street and topographic maps.Image 1Cannot view this image? Visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7366/159669_2511bf4f74279a5b_001full.jpgThe module transmits the video imagery over cell networks to any wireless smart device –phone, tablet or desktop– whether stationary or mobile.The Overwatch Commander unit comes fully integrated into the TAK (“Tactical Awareness Kit”) operating system, which is growing in popularity among the first responder community for securely sharing sensitive information during a critical incident.Image 2To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7366/159669_2511bf4f74279a5b_023full.jpg“With the Overwatch Commander system, incident commanders can now see for themselves what’s happening at the “front lines” and securely share this first-hand view instantly with others who need to know,” said David Luxton, KWESST Executive Chairman. I...