Paterna Enhances Security with Satellite Communication for Local Police
The new infrastructure includes a fixed Starlink antenna and two Iridium devices, ensuring continuity of emergency services even if mobile networks fail.
By Pau Ferrer Castelló
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Generic image of a satellite dish on a rooftop, with a blurred cityscape in the background, symbolizing advanced communication and urban security.
The Local Police of Paterna has integrated Starlink and Iridium satellite communication systems to ensure the continuity of emergency services throughout the municipal area, even if conventional mobile networks fail.
This initiative, announced by the Paterna City Council, seeks to consolidate an innovative management model in public services, with a special focus on the safety of residents. The new systems provide alternative, independent, and redundant communication channels, ensuring that security forces remain connected and operational under any circumstances.
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"This is not just an investment in technology: it is prevention, it is anticipation, and it is our political commitment to guarantee the safety of Paterna's residents."
The first system consists of a fixed Starlink antenna installed at the central headquarters of the Local Police. This infrastructure offers high-speed internet connection and improved GPS functionalities, designed to operate in complex environments and disaster areas. It relies on an extensive satellite network to ensure stable performance during emergency interventions, including complementary solutions for areas without regular coverage.
The second system comprises two Iridium 9555 satellite phone devices. These terminals do not depend on terrestrial networks, as they have their own antenna and allow direct communication between devices, provided they are used outdoors. Additionally, a portable Starlink antenna with an integrated battery is included, designed for deployment in police vehicles or intervention points, enabling the Paterna Local Police to operate in areas without terrestrial coverage.
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"The constant investment in cutting-edge technical resources and means over the last decade has allowed our Local Police to be at the forefront of public service, offering faster responses and reinforcing the peace of mind and safety of all residents."
With this investment, Paterna reaffirms its commitment to modernizing essential services, ensuring that its security forces are always connected, prepared, and fully operational to respond effectively to any emergency.