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The Application of a Strobe Personnel Tracking System and its Application to Law Enforcement Officers engaged in Foot Pursuits and Perimeter Searches

Award Information

Awardee
Florida Gulf Coast University
Award #
2006-IJ-CX-K009
Funding Category
Competitive
Location

Fort Myers, FL

Congressional District
19
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2006
Total funding (to date)
$43,849
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY06 Officer Safety Equipment Solicitation: Invited Full Applications

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2006, $43,849)

These funds to Florida Gulf Coast University are for testing and evaluation of infrared strobes and night observation devices to aid in the location of downed and missing law enforcement officers. Various commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) systems will be evaluated and field-tested so as to determine the feasibility (and cost effectiveness) of using these technologies for search and/or rescue operations. The final product (report) may provide a low-cost solution to a number of problems faced by law enforcement officers in the field and may reduce the potential for a friendly fire incident.

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Date Created: September 12, 2006