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Brekford scoops enforcement contract in Maryland

US safety and security technology supplier Brekford Corporation has implemented the first three live speed camera systems for the Calvert County Sheriff's Office in Maryland under a multi-year contract. Brekford has implemented its third-generation portable P2S speed enforcement system, complete with solar power and wireless communication, enabling rapid redeployment to wherever speeding is a concern. The company will be working closely with the County to enforce safe speeds across 23 public school zones
August 1, 2016 Read time: 1 min
US safety and security technology supplier Brekford Corporation has implemented the first three live speed camera systems for the Calvert County Sheriff's Office in Maryland under a multi-year contract.

Brekford has implemented its third-generation portable P2S speed enforcement system, complete with solar power and wireless communication, enabling rapid redeployment to wherever speeding is a concern. The company will be working closely with the County to enforce safe speeds across 23 public school zones. Additional cameras will be deployed as requested and all cameras will eventually be rotated among identified locations.

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