The SightLogix Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) is a portable video surveillance system for Public Safety and Homeland Security applications. The RDK features the SightLogix SightSensor, an outdoor detection camera that incorporates edge-based video analytics and target tracking for high detection accuracy and low nuisance alarms. The rapidly deployable system facilitates critical infrastructure protection, sniper detection, scene monitoring around catastrophic events, search-and-rescue operations or any number of first responder needs.