What OPS Public Safety does

OPS Public Safety is a privately held manufacturer of configurable mobile workspace and storage systems for public safety vehicles, founded in 1998 in Watertown, New York, and operating under the corporate umbrella of EZ STAK INC. since 2017. The company designs and builds aluminum-construction storage drawers, cabinets, and interior packages for SUVs, pickups, vans, and enclosed trailers used by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, fire and EMS departments, special operations units, and commercial vehicle enforcement officers. Its product portfolio spans four major platforms — trailer interiors, van interiors, SUV cabinets, and pickup cabinets — with proprietary features including the MAXX Slide 500lb-capacity drawer system, vented radio drawers for thermal management, anti-vibration rubber and foam inserts, and vehicle-specific mounting bases compatible with Ford Interceptor, Dodge Durango, Chevy Tahoe, and Ford Expedition platforms.

The business operates on a custom quote-based hardware sales model, with revenue generated through direct sales to major federal and state agencies, a nationwide dealer portal network, and certified installation partners including WAC Upfitters and MHQ. Notable contract wins include Texas Department of Public Safety (2013, including a 222-unit Combo Radio Drawer order) and the U.S. Marshals Service and GSA (2020), establishing the company as a vetted federal procurement vendor. The product line expanded into turnkey enclosed trailers in 2016, offering complete Mobile Command, Special Ops, Fire & EMS, and Incident Command trailers ranging from 16' to 53' in length, with COVID reportedly accelerating trailer demand.

OPS Public Safety is family-run, with founder Mike Lawrenson serving as CEO and multiple family members in business development, operations, and shipping roles. The company maintains dual operations in Watertown, NY (US headquarters) and Kingston, Ontario (Canadian operations), serving agencies throughout North America. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for major accounts with a dealer portal and installation partner network for smaller municipal and county agencies, and the company emphasizes compliance with national, federal, and occupational safety standards including ATF Type 3 certification for high-security weapons and explosives storage applications.

Name

OPS Public Safety

Legal name

EZ STAK INC.

Website

https://opspublicsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OPS Public Safety manufactures configurable aluminum mobile workspace and storage systems — including drawers, cabinets, van interiors, and turnkey enclosed trailers — for federal, state, and local law enforcement, fire and EMS, and commercial vehicle enforcement agencies across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety Vehicle Storage and Mobile Workspace Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

Keywords

• Emergency vehicle storage
• Mobile workspace systems
• Law enforcement vehicle equipment
• Public safety vehicle upfitting
• Fleet storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Watertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Storage Systems: Sale of configurable storage drawer systems, cabinets, and interior packages for SUVs, pickups, vans, and trailers. One-time hardware sales with optional customization.
2. Turnkey Enclosed Trailers: Complete mobile command, emergency response, and specialty trailers built to specification with integrated storage and workspace systems.
3. Custom Vehicle Upfitting: Design and installation services for converting standard vehicles into specialized mobile workspaces for law enforcement and emergency services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OPS Public Safety manufactures and delivers configurable mobile workspace and storage solutions for public safety fleet vehicles, including enclosed trailers (mobile command, special ops, fire & EMS, and incident command), van interiors, SUV storage cabinets, and pickup drawer systems. The company also provides custom vehicle upfitting services, transforming standard fleet vehicles into specialized mobile workspaces for law enforcement, fire & EMS, and special operations agencies across North America. Their products are built with lightweight aluminum construction and feature proprietary drawer systems, anti-vibration inserts, and vehicle-specific mounting configurations.

Product overview

OPS Public Safety is a manufacturer of mobile workspace and storage solutions for public safety vehicles. The company offers a platform-plus-products architecture consisting of configurable vehicle interiors and storage systems. Core product lines include: (1) Enclosed Trailers - Mobile Command Trailers, Special Ops Trailers, Fire & EMS Trailers, and Incident Command Trailers ranging from 16' to 53'; (2) Van Interiors - Mobile Command Van, Special Ops Van, Crime Scene Van, and EMS Van; (3) SUV Storage Systems - Pursuit Series drawers, PIU 2020 drawers, Medium/Large SUV drawers, Radio drawers, CVE Scale Units, and MAXX Slide packages (SWAT, Bomb Squad, Accident Reconstruction); (4) Pickup Storage - MAX Single/Dual Drawers, Police Responder Unit, Sidekick Unit, Underseat Storage, Truck Boxes, and CVE/MCCD Pickup Storage; (5) Accessories - Mounting Bases, Inserts (rubber liners, Kaizen foam), and Mounting Brackets. All products feature aluminum construction for durability and reduced weight, with configurable storage solutions designed for law enforcement, emergency response, and commercial vehicle enforcement applications across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Command Trailer Advanced mobile workstation trailers with storage and technical features for coordinating and running operations in remote locations, featuring steel chassis for strength and aluminum body for increased payload.
• Special Ops Trailer Turnkey enclosed trailers for tactical law enforcement with robust secure storage for kit and weapons, available in 16', 20', 24' and 28' sizes with configurable storage and workspace systems.
• Fire & EMS Trailer Enclosed trailers for fire department and emergency medical services providing vital equipment storage and secure base for operations management, available in 16', 20', 24', 28', 30', 32', 42', 48' and 53' sizes.
• 20' Incident Command Trailer Hitch-and-go incident management solution with 7.5kW Diesel ONAN generator, interior cabinets, LED lighting, and closed cell spray foam insulation for rapid deployment.
• 24' Incident Command Trailer Versatile trailer for storm response, site office, and tool room applications with roof mount air conditioners, full electrical package, electric awning, and sliding side window.
• Mobile Command Van Command van with combination of storage and mobile workspace for efficient running of command operations, featuring full height cabinets and configurable command layouts.
• Special Ops Van Configurable van package with full height storage for protective gear and lockable cabinets for weapons and ordnance, transforming a standard van into a mobile HQ, armoury, and locker room.
• Crime Scene Van Mobile forensic laboratory van with ample storage for evidence recovery plus lockers and seating for PPE donning and doffing.
• EMS Van Emergency medical support vehicle with versatile storage for medical kits, large full-height cabinets, and configurable internal storage for rapid emergency access.
• SUV Storage Cabinet Systems (Pursuit Series, PIU 2020, Medium SUV, Large SUV, Radio Drawers) Configurable drawer and cabinet systems for Ford Interceptor, Dodge Durango, Chevy Tahoe, and Ford Expedition SUVs, available in single drawer, stacked drawer, and radio drawer configurations with vehicle-specific mounting bases and brackets for law enforcement and patrol use.
• MAXX Slide SWAT Command Package Pickup truck storage package with 500lb drawer slides featuring separate secure drawers for weapons, ammunition, and filing plus whiteboard drawer for on-scene management.
• MAXX Slide SWAT Package High-stakes storage solution with ATF Type 3 cabinet, storage for flash bangs, explosives, breaching equipment, protective gear, and robot storage.
• MAXX Slide Bomb Squad Package Bomb disposal support package with ATF Type 3 cabinet for explosives, robot storage, weapons and ammunition storage, and removable whiteboard.
• MAXX Slide Accident Reconstruction Package Tailored storage for accident reconstruction equipment including field tests, photography tools, measurement devices, and physical evidence gathering supplies.
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Scale Units (Ford Interceptor, Chevy Tahoe, Dodge Durango) CVE scale storage units designed to hold Haenni scales with minimal vibration during transit, featuring configurable compartments, gun/rifle cabinets, tool storage drawers, and spare tire access mechanisms for commercial vehicle enforcement operations.
• MAX Single Drawer High-capacity pickup drawer with 500lb weight capacity, aluminum construction 40% lighter than steel equivalents, available in various sizes up to 72" depth for pickup truck bed storage.
• MAX-2 Dual Drawer Side-by-side dual drawer configuration for pickup beds with 500lb capacity per drawer and adjustable dividers.
• Police Responder Unit Five-drawer pickup storage system utilizing space around wheel arches with central 50" drawer on 500lb slides for rifle storage and customizable compartments.
• Sidekick Unit Smart combination of two stacked drawers designed for wheel well space with top drawer extending to 72" and 500lb capacity for pickup truck storage.
• Underseat Storage Secure underseat storage box with dual lids for pickup trucks, featuring 16-gauge steel construction and 46lb lightweight design.
• Truck Boxes Weatherproof truck storage boxes available in dual or single drawer options with 225lb drawer capacity and 750lb top capacity.
• Custom Vehicle Upfitting Services Design and installation services for converting standard vehicles into specialized mobile workspaces for law enforcement, federal agencies, and emergency services, including custom engineering consultations and integration of storage systems into vans, SUVs, and trailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products built with aluminum lasting average of 12 years with proper maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WAC UpfitterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation partner for vehicle upfitting services. Collaborated on custom Commercial Vehicle Enforcement van project, providing quality installation for CVE transit van solution with desk space and equipment storage.
• MHQcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installation partner in Connecticut providing vehicle upfitting and installation services. Partnered on custom fire department command cabinet installation for Hamden Fire Department.
• EZ STAKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and related brand. Effective January 1, 2017, EZ STAK INC. owns and operates EZ STAK LLC and OPS Public Safety. Also produces commercial vehicle equipment systems under the EZ STAK brand.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pro-gard Products: Pro-gard is a manufacturer of law enforcement vehicle equipment including prisoner partitions, weapon storage, and cargo barriers. It is a direct peer to OPS Public Safety in the police vehicle interior equipment market, and its products are explicitly mentioned as integration partners for OPS's PIU 2020 drawer systems.
• Havis: Havis manufactures mounting solutions, computer docking stations, and equipment for public safety, military, and commercial fleet vehicles. It is a direct peer to OPS Public Safety in the public safety vehicle upfitting space, competing on console, mounting, and integrated equipment solutions for law enforcement and emergency vehicles.
• Troy Products: Troy Products designs and builds specialized police vehicle storage, weapon racks, and equipment mounting systems. It is a direct peer to OPS Public Safety, serving the same federal, state, and local law enforcement upfit market with comparable interior storage and weapon security solutions.
• Jotto Desk: Jotto Desk manufactures public safety vehicle consoles, computer mounts, and equipment storage systems for law enforcement agencies. It competes directly with OPS in the police vehicle equipment market, particularly on SUV and sedan console and storage solutions.
• Gamber-Johnson: Gamber-Johnson designs and manufactures vehicle mounting solutions, docking stations, and equipment for public safety, utility, and military fleets. It competes directly with OPS in providing mission-critical equipment installations for law enforcement and emergency response vehicles.
• Setina Equipment: Setina Equipment is a leading manufacturer of police vehicle equipment including partitions, cargo barriers, weapon storage, and prisoner transport solutions. It is a direct competitor to OPS Public Safety in the law enforcement vehicle interior storage market, particularly in SUV and sedan upfit segments where OPS's PIU 2020 drawers must be compatible with Setina cargo barriers.
• Kussmaul Electronics: Kussmaul Electronics manufactures power management, battery chargers, and electrical systems for emergency and specialty vehicles. It is a comparable peer in the public safety vehicle equipment space, supplying components to upfitters and end-user agencies with similar go-to-market dynamics to OPS Public Safety.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Signal Corporation: Federal Signal is a large diversified manufacturer of emergency vehicle equipment, public safety lighting, and specialty vehicle solutions. As a broad incumbent in the public safety vehicle category, it competes with OPS indirectly across multiple product lines, including lighting and integrated vehicle systems for the same federal, state, and municipal customers.
• Whelen Engineering: Whelen Engineering is a long-established manufacturer of emergency vehicle lighting, sirens, and warning systems. While focused on lighting rather than interior storage, Whelen serves the same law enforcement, fire, and EMS customer base as OPS and represents a broad incumbent in the public safety vehicle equipment category.
• Public Safety Equipment (Code 3): Code 3 / Public Safety Equipment designs and manufactures emergency vehicle lighting, sirens, and integrated warning systems for police, fire, and EMS fleets. It is a broad incumbent serving the same government and public safety customers as OPS, often as part of broader vehicle upfit packages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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