About
Vigilant Solutions is a comprehensive license plate recognition (LPR) platform designed for law enforcement agencies and enterprise security teams. Now operating under Motorola Solutions, Vigilant offers a full ecosystem of fixed, quick-deploy, and mobile LPR cameras that automatically capture and log license plate data in real time. The system pairs hardware with robust software tools that allow investigators to search plate histories, set hot-list alerts, generate investigative leads, and correlate vehicle movements across jurisdictions. Law enforcement agencies use Vigilant to solve crimes faster, locate stolen vehicles, find wanted individuals, and support missing-child investigations. On the enterprise side, the platform supports parking management, access control, and perimeter security. The software integrates with Motorola Solutions' broader video security and command-center ecosystem, enabling seamless data sharing across agencies and departments. Cloud and on-premise deployment options are available, and the platform supports API-based integrations with records management, CAD systems, and third-party intelligence databases. Vigilant Solutions is trusted by thousands of agencies nationwide, making it one of the most widely deployed LPR solutions in public safety.
Key Features
- Multi-Form-Factor LPR Cameras: Fixed, quick-deploy, and mobile camera options enable flexible deployment in patrol vehicles, intersections, parking facilities, and temporary locations.
- Real-Time Hot-List Alerting: Automatically flags vehicles on wanted, stolen, or custom watchlists and sends instant alerts to officers in the field.
- Investigative Intelligence Software: Search historical plate reads, map vehicle movement patterns, and generate investigative leads from a centralized law enforcement dashboard.
- Agency & Database Integration: Connects with CAD systems, RMS platforms, and regional/national LPR sharing networks to extend investigative reach across jurisdictions.
- Enterprise Security Applications: Supports parking management, facility access control, and perimeter security for commercial and enterprise environments.
Use Cases
- Law enforcement agencies deploying mobile LPR on patrol vehicles to automatically flag stolen cars and wanted individuals during routine patrols.
- Police departments using fixed intersection cameras and the shared plate database to reconstruct a suspect vehicle's route after a crime.
- Investigators leveraging historical plate-read data to establish patterns of life for persons of interest in ongoing criminal investigations.
- Campus or corporate security teams using LPR cameras at entry gates for automated vehicle access control and visitor logging.
- Regional task forces sharing LPR data across agency boundaries to coordinate pursuit of fugitives or locate trafficking victims.
Pros
- Extensive Deployment Network: One of the largest shared LPR databases in the U.S., giving agencies access to plate reads from thousands of partner agencies nationwide.
- Versatile Hardware Options: Fixed, mobile, and rapid-deploy cameras cover a wide range of use cases from permanent intersections to temporary event monitoring.
- Deep Motorola Solutions Ecosystem: Seamless integration with Motorola's broader public safety suite including video security, CAD, and records management accelerates response workflows.
Cons
- Enterprise-Only Pricing: No self-serve or SMB pricing tier — the solution is scoped and priced for law enforcement agencies and large enterprises, requiring a sales engagement.
- Privacy & Civil Liberties Concerns: Bulk license plate data collection has attracted scrutiny from privacy advocates, which may complicate adoption in certain jurisdictions.
- Hardware Dependency: Full platform value requires purchasing proprietary camera hardware, adding upfront capital cost beyond software licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vigilant Solutions used for?
Vigilant Solutions is used by law enforcement agencies to capture, store, and analyze license plate data in order to locate stolen vehicles, identify wanted individuals, solve crimes, and support missing-person investigations. It is also used by enterprises for parking and access control.
Is Vigilant Solutions part of Motorola Solutions?
Yes. Vigilant Solutions was acquired by Motorola Solutions and its LPR products and software are now marketed and supported under the Motorola Solutions brand, integrating with their broader safety and security ecosystem.
What types of LPR cameras does Vigilant offer?
Vigilant offers fixed roadside cameras, quick-deploy portable units, and mobile cameras mounted on patrol vehicles — covering stationary infrastructure, temporary deployments, and active patrol scenarios.
Can Vigilant Solutions integrate with existing law enforcement systems?
Yes. The platform provides API and native integrations with major CAD, RMS, and evidence management systems, as well as regional and national LPR data-sharing networks.
How does the hot-list alerting feature work?
When a camera reads a license plate, the system instantly checks it against configurable watchlists — such as stolen vehicles, Amber Alerts, or custom agency lists — and sends a real-time alert to officers if a match is found.
