Investing in Safety – State of the Art Radio Control System for the Berlin Police Dept.
Amidst the backdrop of increasing crime rates and a growing number of emergency calls, the importance of an efficiently functioning control center for coordinating operations cannot be overstated. To address these escalating challenges, a steadfast commitment to the modernization of technology and equipment is essential for authorities. In line with this commitment, eurofunk implements a groundbreaking solution: the Integrated Digital Dispatching System – Unified Communications IP Platform (IDDS UCiP), poised to replace the current wired digital radio system utilized by the Berlin Police.
Scheduled for operation in 2026/27, the Berlin Cooperative Control Center represents one of eurofunk‘s most extensive projects. Recognizing the pressing need for an upgrade to their radio control system, the Berlin Police Department has turned to eurofunk to implement the innovative IDDS UCiP solution. A comprehensive retrofit initiative is currently in progress, covering 57 strategically located workstations spread across 14 locations throughout Berlin. Among these, 40 workstations will be deployed at various command centers, while the remaining 17 will reinforce the Operations Control Center (ELZ – Einsatzleitzentrum) at Platz der Luftbrücke.
WHAT’S BEHIND IT
The IDDS UCiP communications system boasts a contemporary and innovative user interface, along with an adaptable, distributed architectural framework. This system equips Berlin Police personnel with the capability to seamlessly manage their routine digital radio communications.
At its core, the IDDS UCiP relies on state-of-the-art IP and VoiceoverIP (VoIP) technologies, ensuring uninterrupted digital radio utilization, even in cases of wired connections to the BDBOS digital radio network experiencing disruptions.
Complementing this robust communication solution is a resilient IT infrastructure carefully designed to balance redundancy and performance while meeting the unique requirements of the client. The foundation for connecting control center locations is an IP infrastructure featuring tailored quality of service. The central virtualization platform spans two sites across three data centers, guaranteeing continuous communication and operational functionality, even in the event of component failures.
EUROFUNK PROJECT – BERLIN COOPERATIVE CONTROL CENTER
The eurofunk Berlin Cooperative Control Center represents an ambitious undertaking in a city spanning 891 square kilometers, surpassing even Paris, and boasting over 1,700 bridges, exceeding Venice. This project marks a technological milestone, forging a crucial connection between the Berlin Police and the Berlin Fire Department, fostering enhanced cooperation between these esteemed organizations.
With meticulous blueprints approved by the organizations‘ specialist planners, the path forward is clear for achieving the next milestones. Beyond state-of-the-art control center software, eOCS, eurofunk will provide the complete IT and media technology infrastructure within the situation and control center premises. To complement these advancements, we are implementing cutting-edge 24/7 workstations complete with the eDESKc desk.
