Command Center Archives

Command Center Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Command centers are operational nerve centers for organizations. When the design is right, operators move quickly and information flows clearly. When the design is wrong, the consequences range from operator fatigue and missed alerts to expensive retrofits. Most of the costly command center design mistakes we see are not the result of bad technology decisions. They are the … Read more

City of Pasadena Emergency Operations Center Video Wall and AV Upgrade

Pasadena, Texas Ford AV delivered a technology transformation for the City of Pasadena’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), modernizing the space into a premier command center. This renovation replaced legacy projection systems with a fully integrated digital ecosystem designed to support rapid decision-making during high-stakes city operations. This highlights Ford AV’s ability to manage complex, multi-departmental government upgrades while delivering the reliability required for 24/7 situational awareness. … Read more

Government Command & Control Center AV Solutions

In high-stakes environments like public safety departments, defense organizations, and emergency operations centers (EOCs), split-second decisions save lives and protect critical infrastructure. Achieving this level of precision requires more than just high-end hardware. It requires sophisticated government command and control center AV solutions that transform streams of raw data into actionable intelligence. Understanding how AV solutions improve … Read more

City of Beaumont Police Real-Time Crime Center AV System

Real-time crime center video wall displaying live camera feeds and public safety data

Beaumont, Texas Ford AV delivered a state-of-the-art AV system for the City of Beaumont Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), enhancing the city’s ability to monitor public safety, coordinate law enforcement responses, and manage critical incidents. This project transformed a floor of the existing municipal building into a fully integrated RTCC, tying into the city’s emergency operations command center and equipping officers, analysts, and city … Read more

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin, TX Austin-Bergstrom International Airport opened a 9-terminal, 175,000 SF, expansion to meet increased visitor traffic. The facility requires a digital signage and PA system to inform and direct guests throughout the terminal. Features Participants Owner: City of Austin Department of Aviation General Contractor: Hensel Phelps Consultant: BAi, LLC AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Partner … Read more

KAMO Power

Vinita, Oklahoma KAMO Power is a Generation and Transmission cooperative serving northeast Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. The mission-critical status of supplying electrical service to facilities and homes in this area requires quality technology to monitor, control and engage any problems. Features Participants Owner: KAMO Power General Contractor: Crossland Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC … Read more