SpartanTek develops The Tick, a pursuit deterrent device that utilizes GPS tracking technology to prevent vehicle pursuits during traffic stops, thereby reducing officer and community injuries and associated litigation costs. Their Phalanx AI platform consolidates situational awareness tools into a single interface, enabling real-time tracking of officers and assets to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
Funding
$250K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Vehicle pursuits initiated during traffic stops pose significant risks, leading to injuries for both law enforcement officers and the public, as well as substantial litigation costs. Law enforcement agencies often rely on disparate software platforms for tracking vehicles, assets, and personnel, hindering real-time situational awareness and efficient decision-making.
Solution
SpartanTek offers two core products: The Tick, a GPS tracking device deployed on vehicles during traffic stops to deter pursuits and enable strategic apprehension, and Phalanx AI, a consolidated situational awareness platform. The Tick allows law enforcement to track fleeing vehicles, reducing the need for high-speed pursuits and minimizing potential harm. Phalanx AI integrates multiple tracking functionalities into a single interface, providing near-real-time location data for officers, vehicles, and assets, accessible via web and mobile applications. This consolidation enhances operational efficiency by replacing multiple single-solution software platforms with a unified system, improving data accessibility and decision-making capabilities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes law enforcement agencies seeking to reduce pursuit-related injuries and litigation, as well as improve real-time situational awareness and operational efficiency.
Features
- **The Tick:**
- GPS tracking device attachable to vehicle body panels during traffic stops
- Acts as a pursuit deterrent by enabling remote tracking of fleeing vehicles
- Optional long-term tracking capabilities for warranted surveillance (up to 4 weeks)
- **Phalanx AI:**
- Consolidated platform for tracking vehicles, assets, and officers in near-real time
- Fast refresh rate for high-resolution data and accurate location information
- Accessible via web interface and mobile applications for situational awareness anywhere
- Flexible hosting options: cloud-based or local on-premise deployment