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Strategies and real-world perspectives on securing dynamic environments—how organizations are improving visibility, response, and control with always-on, always-ready mobile surveillance solutions.

The Complete Guide to Power Planning for Mobile Surveillance Trailers

When a mobile surveillance trailer loses power, the first concern in the command center isn’t battery chemistry or panel orientation. It’s the blind spot on the screen—the camera that just went dark over a gate, a staging yard, or an event entrance when coverage is needed most.Almost every one of those outages traces back to […]

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How Hybrid Power Systems Keep Mobile Surveillance Trailers Online

Mobile surveillance trailers are often deployed in locations where grid power is unavailable—construction sites, remote infrastructure, temporary events, and large outdoor facilities. In these environments, reliable surveillance depends entirely on the platform’s off-grid power system. Hybrid power systems combine a generator, battery storage, and solar panels to maintain continuous operation. The generator provides energy on demand, batteries store and buffer power, and solar reduces generator runtime and fuel consumption. Together, they create a power architecture

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South Carolina Legislature

Public Safety Surveillance Legislation: AI, and Data Governance

Across the U.S., public safety leaders are facing a new reality: surveillance technology is no longer judged only by crime reduction — it’s judged by governance, transparency, and legal defensibility. In just the past few weeks, states and cities have advanced ordinances and legislation that directly reshapes how cameras, AI analytics, and surveillance data can be deployed, stored, audited, and restricted. In the last few weeks alone, lawmakers and city councils have advanced bills and

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Christine Steffens

Employee Spotlight: Christine Steffens, Senior Solutions Consultant

When a mobile surveillance platform goes down in the middle of a large event, at a remote substation, or during an active law enforcement operation, there is no such thing as a “minor” support issue. Every minute matters, and the people on the other end of the phone need more than a script — they need someone who understands the technology, the stakes, and the pressure they are under. For Mobile Pro Systems customers, that

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Marlon Bradford

Protection You Can Rely On: Meet Marlon Bradford, Senior Manager of Tech Services and Field Operations

High-risk sites, remote assets, and urgent deployments leave no room for downtime. At Mobile Pro Systems, keeping systems running in the real world falls to Marlon Bradford and the field-tested support team behind every mobile surveillance deployment. With more than two decades in the security industry and a mission-driven approach shaped by military service, Marlon leads with urgency, experience, and a people-first mindset—ensuring customers are never left in the dark when it matters most.

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Colin Depree

Mobile Pro Systems Names Colin DePree Vice President of Sales and Marketing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saint Paul, MN— January 29, 2026 — Mobile Pro Systems, a provider of mobile surveillance platforms designed for remote and dynamic security environments, announced today that Colin DePree has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. DePree joins Mobile Pro Systems as organizations across North America reassess how they secure temporary, remote, and rapidly changing environments. Increasing demand for flexible deployment, system reliability, and operational continuity has accelerated adoption

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Special Olympian and volunteers carry the Flame of Hope in Minneapolis on October 18, 2025.

Carrying the Flame of Hope as Silver Sponsor of the 2025 LETR International Conference

Excitement filled the air on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as Special Olympians, family members, and friends gathered with law enforcement partners to carry the symbolic Flame of Hope through downtown Minneapolis. Amid cheers and lots of smiles, the runners gave us a powerful reminder of what inclusion, teamwork, and community spirit look like in action. The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is far more than a single event. It represents a global movement dedicated to

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Picture of a Mobile Pro Systems pole-mounted surveillance unit equipped with a PTZ camera and LPR camera.

Spotlight is on Compliant ALPR Solutions + Mobile Surveillance at GSX 2025

The countdown is on. One of the security industry’s biggest stages — GSX 2025 —will soon open its doors, and our Mobile Pro Systems team will be there to spotlight the newest innovations and premier integrations for mobile and remote surveillance. If you protect people, property, communities, or critical infrastructure, you’ll want to make our booth #3347 one of your first stops. What is GSX 2025? GSX (Global Security Exchange) is an event where thousands

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Honoring Law Enforcement During Police Week –  May 11 to May 17, 2025

A Time to Reflect, Recognize and Remember This week, as the nation pauses to observe National Police Week, Mobile Pro Systems proudly joins communities across America in paying tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of law enforcement officers.  First established by President Kennedy in 1962, Police Week has grown into a nationwide tribute to the men and women of law enforcement. It is a solemn time to honor those who have fallen in

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Mobile Pro Systems booth at ISC West 2025.

As New Trailers Crowd the Market at ISC West 2025, Mobile Pro Systems Stands Out with Proven Performance

Las Vegas, NV – April 2025 This year’s ISC West 2025 was a powerful testament to how fast the physical security industry is evolving—and why Mobile Pro Systems continues to lead the way. We were proud to be among thousands of security professionals, technology innovators, and integrator partners at North America’s largest security trade show, where one trend stood out loud and clear: the explosive growth of mobile surveillance trailers. Mobile Surveillance Trailers Take Center

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Police Observation Trailer Deployed at UnitedHealthcare

Police Observation Trailer Deployed at UnitedHealthcare

Shortly following last week’s tragic murder of their CEO, Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare took strong security measures at its headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. They quickly set up a security fence and partnered with local law enforcement to deploy a Commander 3400 camera trailer nearby. The Commander 3400 surveillance trailer is often utilized by law enforcement when serious incidents occur. Equipped with real-time surveillance and communication capabilities, these trailers serve as a critical resource for maintaining public safety, securing

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Commander 3400 Surveillance Trailer Deployed in High-End Burglaries Investigation

Commander 3400 Surveillance Trailer Deployed in High-End Burglaries Investigation

We’re thrilled to see one of our Mobile Pro Systems trailers featured in a recent story by KSTP News*. Our technology is designed to enhance security, safety, and situational awareness, and it’s always rewarding to see it making an impact in our communities. According to the report, a string of burglaries this fall targeting high-end homes in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota, did not appear to be ordinary break-ins. Investigators suspect these crimes were the work of

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