A guide for integrators and police procurement teams

The White House recently requested $58 million to expand protection for the executive and judicial branches following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Most of the proposed funding would flow to the U.S. Marshals Service and enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices, but the broader question is clear: how should security details safeguard officials at their homes, in offices, and in public spaces?

For integrators and law enforcement, the answer increasingly involves rugged, off-the-shelf video solutions—systems that not only record but deter threats with lights, audio talk-downs, and analytics. Providers with 27+ years of pre built deployments alongside city police departments and protective details (such as Dotworkz) have shown that standardized, pre-engineered enclosures and mounts can be installed in minutes to weeks, not months.

Why it matters now

• Threat levels are rising: the U.S. Capitol Police expect over 14,000 threats to members of Congress this year .
• Incidents have occurred at official residences as well as public venues, proving the need for consistent coverage across environments.
• Security funding is growing, but agencies need solutions that are procurement-ready, NDAA compliant, and durable enough for daily use.

Where video protection makes the difference

Residences

• Approach lanes: license plate and wide overview coverage for vehicles entering neighborhoods or driveways.
• Perimeters: fixed cameras or thermal imaging on dark fence lines.
• Porch/entry: discreet face capture with calm, pre-recorded talk-downs.
• Service doors/garages: after-hours alerts bookmarked for rapid handoff.

Work areas (courthouses, offices, campuses)

• Lobbies: wide-angle coverage with reception-height face cameras.
• Staff doors/docks/parking: license plate lanes and PTZs to follow movement.
• Sensitive rooms: automatic video bookmarks for every badge event.
• Rooflines/plazas: elevated PTZs and long-lens static coverage for standoff zones.

Public events

• Rapid-deploy kits: compact brackets for plate + face + overview, paired with portable mounts or mast systems.
• Deterrence features: strobes and horns tied to loitering rules or badge denials.
• Mobile uplinks: edge cabinets that integrate radios, NVRs, and AI modules.

What people often ask

Security details and procurement officers often raise the same questions:

• “Can this be discreet?” Yes many enclosures and mounts are designed to blend into building architecture or lamp posts, avoiding the “fortified” look while still offering protection.
• “Will it work with Axis cameras?” Absolutely. Most modern housings and smart cabinets are ONVIF conformant and widely tested with Axis, Sony, Hanwha, and other common platforms.
• “Can we build these around perimeters using light poles or parapets?” Yes, pre-made parapet mounts and pole-attachment brackets make it straightforward to secure long fence lines, parking lots, and street approaches without drilling or extensive civil work.

These questions reflect a core requirement: systems must be functional but also adaptable to the environments where officials live and work.

Certifications and compliance to require

Agencies and integrators must avoid non-approved foreign equipment and ensure systems meet U.S. procurement standards:

• NDAA §889 compliance (non-PRC origin)
• TAA/BAA eligibility for federal funds
• UL/ETL listing (UL 62368-1 safety)
• FCC Part 15 certification (EMI/EMC)
• ONVIF S/G/T profiles for interoperability
• IP66/68 and IK10 ratings for outdoor durability
• CJIS/FIPS-aligned encryption for justice environments

Procurement made simpler

The advantage of pre-engineered housings, mounts, and smart cabinets is speed. They ship with clear documentation, fit common cameras, and are already certified for federal use. Through SAM.gov or state cooperative contracts, agencies can acquire standardized systems without custom fabrication or long engineering delays.

Bottom line

The White House’s $58 million request underscores what many in the field already know: protecting officials requires resilient, fast-to-deploy video systems at homes and workplaces. By leaning on providers with long police and city service records, integrators and procurement teams can field solutions that deter threats, capture clean evidence, and meet compliance standards without overcomplicating the job.