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Lights, Dash Camera, Action: The Unbiased Eye of the In Car Video System
January 8, 2018 at 7:01:46 PM
According to 2013 research, the global dash camera market was valued at approximately $1.4 billion and from 2014 to 2020 it's been expected to grow annually by 15.3%. They're incredibly popular in countries that don't have the insurance, liability, and police systems of the United States. ...
Can Your Police Department Cut Back Costs With These Data Storage Tips?
January 7, 2018 at 7:09:19 PM
At this point, most police departments understand the plethora of benefits that come with investing in police body cameras for use in interactions with the general public. In fact, according to a recent study, police equipped with body cameras receive 93% fewer complaints from the public. That bei...
3 Essential Components to Seek Out in Police Body Cameras
December 17, 2017 at 9:16:16 PM
When taking stock of police body camera benefits, the list is practically endless. Not only do these devices provide a record of police interactions with civilians, which can enhance evidence collection efforts, but they can ultimately help both officers and civilians alike when it comes to casting ...
Police Body Cameras: A Short And Simple FAQ
December 17, 2017 at 9:13:06 PM
In a recent Pew Research Center survey, 52% of police department administrators said that police body cameras would make the public more likely to cooperate with officers. That being said, it's important for law enforcement officers as well as common citizens to have a general understanding of body ...
Could Gun Cameras Become The New Police Body Cams?
October 27, 2017 at 12:00:00 AM
Police body cams have been embraced by departments all across the nation to protect both civilians and officers. In some cases, it’s a move that’s proven very effective. For instance, when the use of body cameras in the Rialto, California Police Department was evaluated, a 60% drop in use of force b...
Exploring 3 Complex Advantages Of Police Body Cams
October 6, 2017 at 12:00:00 AM
As of March 2015, about one-third of the 18,000 police departments in the U.S. were using body cameras, and the adoption rate has only grown in the years since. By now, most law enforcement officers understand that police body cameras improve accountability, limit the use of excess force, and preven...
4 Pro-Tips For Optimizing Your Police Dash Cam’s Footage
September 25, 2017 at 12:00:00 AM
By now, most police officers understand the plethora of benefits that come with investing in law enforcement dash cameras. In fact, in 2000, only 3,400 (11%) of state police and highway patrol vehicles had in-car cameras, but today, it is estimated that about 72% of all state patrol vehicles utilize...
4 Key Considerations To Keep In Mind When Investing In Top Rated Body Cameras
August 28, 2017 at 1:03:30 PM
It’s no secret that police body cams are a worthwhile investment that benefit both law enforcement and the general public. In fact, a 2015 study showed that police officers wearing cameras were 25.2% more likely to consider the devices helpful during interactions with the public. But in order to max...
How Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras Are Helping the Charlotte PD
August 25, 2017 at 12:56:36 PM
Nowadays, being a police officer is more difficult than it’s ever been. Not only are the streets extremely dangerous, but the polarizing times our country faces often results in large gatherings of peaceful protests turning violent at the drop of a hat. A recent Pew Research Center survey surveyed 8...
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray Mandates Use Of Body Cameras On All Police Officers
August 9, 2017 at 10:26:58 AM
As of March 2015, about one-third of the 18,000 police departments in the U.S. were using body cameras. Now, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has issued a “sweeping executive order” mandating police officers be equipped with body cameras. Mayor Murray has even made the use of body cameras necessary for ...