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Ford Surveillance Mode Warns Police if People Approach Cruisers

by Chloe Albanesius|July 24, 2013

Ford is showing off a technology intended to alert police officers if someone tries to sneak up on their cruiser while they are sitting in their vehicles.

This "surveillance mode" uses a backup camera, cross-traffic alert, and reverse park assist, which continually monitor the back of police cars. A screen in the rear-view mirror displays the feed from the camera, and if someone approaches the vehicle from behind, an alert will sound, doors will lock, and the windows will roll up. It can be turned off in urban settings, where pedestrians would likely set off the system continually.

The system is the brainchild of Randy Freiburger, Ford police and ambulance fleet supervisor. "I can tell you from personal experience at night that officer security is a critical concern," Freiburger said in a statement. "Unfortunately, there are people with bad intentions who sneak up on police officers. This system builds upon the Ford Police Interceptor DNA that puts safety and security at the top of the list."

Ford's Police Interceptor program provides vehicles designed specifically for law enforcement.

In the demo video below, an officer explains how she's often in her car for seven out of eight hours per day on a slow day, and usually writes reports or monitors radar from her vehicle in less populated areas.

"Surveillance mode gives [police] an extra set of eyes to help guard against threats – especially at night when visibility is compromised," Ford said.

California-based Intermotive developed the system, which can be installed at Ford's Crown facility in Chicago or at local upfitters by working directly with Intermotive. It will be available for the 2014 Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2422147,00.asp?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews