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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: March 15, 2019
LAN-TEL’s mobile action command unit deployed at Super Bowl parade
Boston, MA Lan-Tel Communications Mobile Action Command Unit (MACU) was deployed at the New England Patriots’ Victory Parade on February 2nd to assist the city with security and surveillance measures.
The MACU is equipped with highly-advanced video surveillance, an exterior shooter detection system, as well as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. It also provided surveillance at the Red Sox parade last October and the Boston Marathon, and is being utilized to provide security support for Boston and surrounding communities.
“We are pleased to have assisted the New England Patriots, the city of Boston, and all public safety personnel, in helping Patriot fans safely celebrate the Super Bowl victory,” said Joe Bodio, CEO of Lan-Tel Communications. “We believe we are the only private company in the Commonwealth to offer a mobile command unit to assist municipalities and private companies with large-scale events. Studies show that surveillance at events is of paramount importance to help ensure safety and our capabilities offer highly advanced security technology.”
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