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LVMPD replaces 2007 crisis-response command vehicle with mobile operations center
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department introduced a mobile command center equipped with live video, drone-pilot stations and dedicated space for crisis negotiators. The vehicle replaces a unit the department had used since 2007 and is intended for emergencies, not major public events.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Monday introduced a new Tactical Operations Center vehicle designed to support SWAT teams and crisis negotiators during emergencies.
The mobile unit includes live video feeds, stations for drone pilots and a dedicated area where negotiators can communicate with people involved in a crisis. The department said the setup is intended to help personnel coordinate and work toward safer resolutions.
“This vehicle allows us to better integrate our crisis negotiation team and intelligence personnel into incident operations,” Lt. Adrian Beas of the LVMPD SWAT Team said. He said negotiators, psychologists and medical personnel can use the mobile workspace to support communication during critical incidents.
Metro said the vehicle is reserved for crisis situations. The department uses a separate vehicle to support major events, including the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The new center replaces the department’s previous tactical operations vehicle, which had been in service since 2007. The department did not provide a cost for the replacement in its announcement.