“In the beginning of 2008 The Millennium Group Int’l LLC (MGI) deployed the OTTER Emergency Response system in Afghanistan in support of the Host Nation Trucking Contract. This was the largest logistics contract inside Afghanistan that was responsible for delivering material goods to all US Military locations in Afghanistan.
MGI was the first contractor that provided DOD in Afghanistan with onsite ITV in the form of unlimited access tracking software, laptops, dedicated satellite terminals to FOB sites, map customization and user support as inherent to our ITV services. Integrating OTTER into this system became a critical piece to accomplishing this mission. Additionally, we have staff in multiple sites in Afghanistan interacting in the field with the transporters so we understand what actually goes into managing ITV on the ground. Having an alert mechanism like OTTER has been an indispensible asset to our operations team. OTTER has literally saved the lives of the people running this contract during this past year by giving real time phone alerts to panic situations.
In Afghanistan internet communications are not extremely reliable and being in front of a computer 24 hours a day is not always feasible. We track convoys traveling in the most dangerous locations in Afghanistan 24/7 and having a tool that takes an alert to an interactive communications tool takes the entire operation to a more robust level of performance. We have OTTER configured to alert us with email, phone and SMS messages to multiple companies when a team member pushes a panic button in distress. This allows several of our Staff members to carry cell phones just so they can be alerted no matter what location they are traveling to. This interactive alerting system has allowed us to deploy quick reaction forces to aid convoys under attack and allow for an complete historical review of the incident for the after action report. Most importantly these alerts transpire without human intervention or the need for a call center which reduces costs and increases situational response time.”
“As parents of a child with a disability that keeps him from understanding the consequences of running into the street or leaving the home and not returning we have found this GPS tracking unit and most specifically the ability to receive immediate phone calls in regard to his whereabouts to be a complete life saver. We have never in 17 years felt as comfortable or confident that our son will be able to be found at all times because of the ability to track his location and to receive immediate notification via phone and email that he has wandered from within his home locations. The system absolutely does not affect his ability to play, move around nor does it hinders his ability to remain independent and we have never felt as sure of his safety as we have in the past two years that he has had his GPS unit. We are so thankful for AquilaVision and their ability to provide this service for our son.” “I placed an exclusion zone on the Women’s & Family shelter on Saturday a.m. I received an OTTER call at around 1820 that he (one of our sex offenders) was at the shelter. He was arrested at about 2100. I am just heading out to the rescue mission to get the PTU, base etc., then to the jail for the bracelet. I love this equipment!!!!!!” “The Montana Department of Corrections utilizes GPS tracking on vehicles driven on the prison ranch by inmate workers. The vehicles are monitored for location and to ensure that they are being driven at safe operating speeds. In addition, the GPS systems utilize a telephone notification system (OTTER) that places a phone call to specific parties when vehicles have broken parameters set through the tracking system. This system is a good tool used to enhance the security of prison work programs.” “The best thing about this system is the constant monitoring and the GPS locating. In my opinion it can’t be beat. The old system relied totally on phone line and the offender being in contact with the base at certain times. What an offender did in between those times is anybody’s guess. This system is truly a 24 hour monitoring system with the flexibility to suit each client and their needs. Every case has its own needs and challenges. This system definitely gives you the options and flexibility that are needed for each individual case. Having the ability to see where an offender has been and where they are currently is what tracking needs to do insure the safety of the community. This tracking along with the prompt and complete OTTER notification system makes this product the best on the market.” “The most impressive thing about the OTTER telephone calls is the detail to the time of an event and their status of the event. Before, the GPS tracking and the OTTER telephone calls from AquilaVision I was dependent upon Law enforcement, community, parents and myself for routine checks or call in from offenders. Now, with the GPS tracking I can monitor offenders when I want and relay on the OTTER notification system to call when something needs to be brought to my attention. I see myself using the GPS tracking as a cost saving alternative to monitor clients for years to come. So, if you think you might use this try it and realize the benefits of GPS tracking and the OTTER notification systems can have for you. You will not be let down.”“I believe this system is a great asset to any community supervision program.”
