Is there another VPN client that will work with the CISCO 515 or an ASA that would automatically reconnect?

I understand the security aspect but I also need to consider the safety of the officer.

No - the issue is not with the software or the platform you are using for access, it's the method of authentication.

You are using a system that requires user input, with methods that cannot be automated.

Move from 2 (something you know something you have) factor secure authentication - to username and password, this will solve your issue.

But then if the car is stolen.....the access to your internal network is insecure....and I would expect that an authorised user may have un-limited access.......your internal network is wide open to anyone.

HTH>

Is there a way to change the timeout value of the tunnel? So if the car is not communicating on the network for some period of time (1 hour?) the tunnel would not need to be re-established?

Thanks for your help.

Of course - but then do you really want a device connected to your internal network, securly....unattended with no limits - surely not.

To be honest - all you have to say to the officers, you are the police of the network....surely they understand the need for secure communications???

I wish it was that simple. What would the parameters that would need to be configured to allow a longer timeout on the tunnel?

Again - honestly, you are not fixing the problem, you are making it worse.

In answer to your question, in your vpn profile config:-

vpn-session-timeout <>