Body worn cameras (BWCs) continue to prove beneficial for law enforcement agencies across the country. In a recent study by the University of Chicago Crime Lab and the Council on Criminal Justice’s Task Force on Policing, it’s shown that when BWCs are worn, complaints against the police drop by seventeen percent.
Because body worn cameras offer multiple benefits, more police departments are adopting them as law enforcement tools. However, when it comes to purchasing BWCs, it is important to note that they are not all created equal. Here are four critical features to look for when purchasing body worn cameras.
1. Comfortable and Easy to Use With Innovative Features
Because a BWC typically is worn for the length of a full shift, it must be comfortable, with a weight and size that won’t inhibit the wearer’s movement. It needs to be simple to use and it must have functional capabilities that are easy to deploy, even in a stressful situation.
As a leader in law enforcement technology, Kustom Signals developed Argus BWC with many innovative features and benefits that facilitate ease of use, such as:
- Ability to capture low-light recordings with ease and high-resolution clarity
- Ample recording time, per battery
- A backup battery that will continue to record during replacement
- Ample video storage
- Integrations to classify and review evidence
- Easy and fast transfer of video data while maintaining security
- Uninterrupted connections and the ability to live stream in the field
2. Ability to Integrate with Reliable Evidence Management Software
Digital transfer, data storage, and data management are integral in today’s law enforcement communications landscape. Purchasing a BWC with the ability to integrate with reliable evidence management software will provide your department with important operational advantages.
Argus Body Worn Camera connects with a full suite of Kustom Signals products, including Argus Data Vault video evidence management system and Argus ICV for in-car video and bi-directional triggering.
Argus Data Vault makes sure the video footage captured is retrieved and processed correctly to ensure its integrity for ongoing investigations, court proceedings, and internal reviews. The chain of custody does not get compromised.
3. Adaptability for a Lasting Investment
Equipment that lasts has the ability to adapt, making it more cost-effective for your budget. Argus Body Worn Camera from Kustom Signals delivers reliable AI technology that helps protect officers when it counts. The BWC recognizes common phrases and then auto-activates to capture footage essential for evidence. The system comes with pre-recorded phrases and also has the ability to learn new ones.
Argus BWC will automatically trigger recording based on specific events such as an officer running, a hard fall, or when a gunshot is detected. It will then send a real-time alert back to the administration, which allows for a live stream of the ongoing event. This allows for real-time assessment of life-or-death situations.
4. Quality Construction With Rugged Durability
The body worn camera you invest in should be built with quality construction to deliver the rugged durability needed by active officers. Look for devices that offer protection from water, dust, vibration (especially when running), shock, and impact. Your officers often face a challenging work environment and their BWCs must be able to withstand the rigors of the job.
Warranties are also an important consideration. Kustom Signals’ no-fault warranty would replace the camera for virtually any reason. A device refresh is provided for unlimited cloud customers after 3 years so they will receive the latest and greatest technology.
Kustom Products for In-Car Camera Systems
Argus Body Worn Camera from Kustom Signals offers these four crucial elements and more. Key features include:
- 4G LTE capability for dependable connectivity and livestream capability
- 12 hours of recording time plus a live-swappable battery
- Internal 64 GB of storage
- Rated IP67 and U.S. Military Standard 810G compliant
- Superior low-light recording
- Four microphones with noise cancellation
- Easy integration with Argus Data Vault and Argus ICV
- Innovative AI tech for enhanced officer safety
The right body worn cameras offer multiple benefits to a law enforcement agency as well as other industries, from private security to logistics, healthcare, transportation, banking, and more. When purchasing a BWC for your agency or business, look to Argus Body Worn Camera from Kustom Signals. Contact us today for more details and a quote.