Enhancing Response Capabilities with Smartwatches in Public Safety

Smartwatches are ready to be leveraged today by public safety personnel across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services (EMS). The wearable form factor, in combination with advanced sensors, offers unique capabilities for this highly mobile workforce, and will mark an important shift in the everyday lives of all first responders.

In this paper, we’ll lay out the key benefits of smartwatches in public safety, look at the key factors supporting smartwatch adoption, and discuss the technological and ROI considerations for public safety organizations considering a deployment. We’ll also present a case study and outline areas for future innovation as public safety applications for the wrist-worn form factor evolve.