Orange County Sheriff’s Department has transformed its real-time operations center (RTOC) with RGB Spectrum’s XtendPoint KVM-over-IP technology, advancing public safety operations through “enhanced video processing, seamless information sharing and real-time collaboration.”
Led by Dave Fontneau, chief information officer of the technology division, the Orange County RTOC was designed as “a technology incubator,” according to the announcement, unifying multiple agencies under one centralized hub.
The implementation of RGB Spectrum’s XtendPoint solution has streamlined operations by providing control and visualization tools, allowing law enforcement and emergency response teams to manage critical incidents, the announcement says.
RGB Drives Innovation in Orange County Public Safety
In 2020, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department established the technology division to consolidate disparate resources, creating “a unified vision for technological advancement.” With about 150 employees, the division supports “everything from public safety communications and dispatch to infrastructure, security and IT applications,” according to the announcement.
After evaluating various options capable of integrating multiple systems and applications, the Orange County RTOC selected RGB Spectrum to enhance its efficiency and collaboration capabilities.
“We sought out strategic partners that could drive innovation at the RTOC, and RGB Spectrum delivered,” says Fonteau. “XtendPoint gives us the flexibility to push and pull content anywhere across the county, ensuring seamless communication and rapid response during emergencies.”
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How XtendPoint Enhances Law Enforcement Operations
The XtendPoint KVM-over-IP solution “plays a crucial role in facilitating real-time operations, ensuring seamless video and data distribution across multiple locations,” according to the announcement.
Key benefits include:
- Unified multi-system control: Operators manage multiple applications using a single keyboard and mouse, improving navigation and response times.
- Information sharing: Real-time data distribution enables quick decision-making and better situational awareness.
- Scalable and flexible deployment: XtendPoint integrates with videowalls and remote operators, ensuring interoperability with existing systems.
- Enhanced operator experience: Reduces workspace clutter, heat and noise by relocating computing resources to a secure IT environment.
- Business continuity and remote access: Allows authorized personnel to access critical systems via LAN, WAN or VPN for remote monitoring and response.
The Future of the Orange County RTOC
The implementation of RGB Spectrum’s technology has positioned the Orange County RTOC as “a state-of-the-art public safety command center, fostering improved collaboration between departments, federal agencies and emergency response teams,” according to the company announcement.
“We’re excited about the future of the RTOC and how this technology will change the way we do policing,” says Fontneau. “We’re better equipped to respond to critical incidents and support our community.”
Another version of this article originally appeared on our sister-site Security Sales & Integration on Feb. 20, 2025. It has since been updated for Commercial Integrator’s audience.
