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MELBOURNE, Fla. & LAS VEGAS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Public safety officers in Las Vegas, Nevada, are on the air with a 700 MHz Band 14 LTE (Long Term Evolution) solution through a apilota program that demonstrates the potential of next generation wireless broadband technology.

"This program enables LVMPD to accumulate real experience using and testing the possibilities of next generation broadband, ahead of the build out of the nationwide public safety broadband network"

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) is providing Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) the system that delivers the power of LTE through modems installed in department vehicles. The Harris system puts integrated, mission-specific information into the hands of public safety officers who respond to millions of calls each month.

The system capitalizes on LTEas capacity and capability -- such as presence, real-time video, mapping, and voice and messaging. It allows participants to use their COPLINK and Omega applications, which support Computer Aided Dispatch, National Crime Information Center lookup, and field reporting.

The pilot program also highlights the collaboration between local agencies.

aOur vision is to bring the most advanced capabilities to Nevada, so weare evaluating the possibilities of LTE in the hands of Las Vegas first responders,a said Joseph Lombardo, assistant sheriff, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. aWeare eager to explore the potential for improved situational awareness, and real-time video a" capabilities that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the field,a Lombardo added.

LVMPD is testing Harrisa Radio Access Network infrastructure connected to the Harris hosted LTE core in Chelmsford, Mass. [ Nokia Siemens Networks ], a global leader in LTE technology, supplied eNode B abase stations,a components of the RAN infrastructure, which are able to operate in all 20 MHz of the 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum allocated to public safety. Harris and Nokia Siemens Networks are blending proven experience in advanced, mission-critical communications, and LTE network design, to deliver a system that allows first responders to test the power of access to mission-specific, actionable data in the field.

"The public safety communications landscape is changing. Harris, along with our partnersa"including Nokia Siemens Networksa"is helping first responders to take advantage of emerging, innovative tools,a said Chuck Shaughnessy, vice president, LTE Business, Harris Public Safety and Professional Communications. aThis program enables LVMPD to accumulate real experience using and testing the possibilities of next generation broadband, ahead of the build out of the nationwide public safety broadband network,a he added.

This program is the [ second pilot announced by Harris in recent months ]. In March, Miami-Dade police officers began participating in a 700 MHz Band 14 LTE pilot program. In Miami, Harris also is demonstrating the capabilities of its Next Connect Solution, a technology that allows first responders to maintain seamless, secure connectivity when moving between private and public broadband networks.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and about 17,000 employees a" including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at [ www.harris.com ].