Genetec introduces new intelligence feature for AutoVu Cloudrunner

MONTRÉAL — Genetec Inc. has announced a new collaborative intelligence feature for its AutoVu Cloudrunner vehicle-centric investigation system.

Collaborative intelligence prioritizes data privacy, allowing customers to retain full ownership and control of their data. Organizations manage who can share and access ALPR data within the Cloudrunner platform, ensuring sensitive information is protected. Law enforcement cannot share ALPR data with private entities, and private organizations can revoke sharing permissions at any time. The platform also offers tools for managing discoverability, privilege-based access, and an audit trail for accountability.

"The ability to share data, from fingerprints to driver's license information, is essential for modern law enforcement,” said Thomas Sexton, investigator at Belle Meade Police Department in Nashville (TN). “AutoVu Cloudrunner's collaborative intelligence feature allows our department to develop specific hot lists and securely share data with other agencies in real time, while safeguarding privacy. This technology enables us to operate more efficiently and securely."

Sharing ALPR data among law enforcement agencies enhances their ability to catch suspects who cross jurisdictional lines. For example, if a vehicle linked to a recent crime is on a local hotlist, collaborative intelligence can immediately alert officers if the vehicle is detected by ALPR systems in neighboring areas.

In addition, collaborative intelligence helps communities proactively protect themselves by allowing law enforcement to initiate ALPR data-sharing requests with private entities like schools and neighborhood homeowners' associations (HOAs). ALPR technology can also be used by retailers, residential communities, and parking companies to synchronize their security efforts by sharing data with other private entities.

Collaborative intelligence is now available to all Cloudrunner subscribers in North America.