Retail theft cost stores $121.6 billion in 2023, reports CapitalOne Shopping. Estimated projections from the same source indicate that shoplifting has the potential to create losses of more than $150 billion by 2026. Retail theft doesn’t just cost the business. It can lead to higher prices for consumers, which has lasting effects on our economy. […]
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 […]
When nine out of ten individuals own a smartphone, it’s easy to acknowledge that technology is central to many of today’s activities. Even law enforcement agencies throughout the country rely on advanced digital systems and technology to help get their jobs done safely and with the highest efficiency possible. In-car video systems are an example […]
If it seems like there are more people and motorists on the roads today—it’s true. Counties across the United States have seen a gain in population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more counties saw population gains than losses in 2023. Roadways naturally become more congested when the area’s population grows. Not only is there […]
The experienced team at Kustom Signals produces informative webinars for the law enforcement professionals we serve. Our most recent presentation, in partnership with PoliceOne, explored the topic of Empowering Policing with access to police cameras. The main focus of the April 17th webinar was on initiating body-worn cameras or in-car videos as key tech strategies […]
For today’s law enforcement agencies, technology plays an essential role not only in ensuring accountability and transparency, but also in promoting the safety of both officers and civilians. Body-worn cameras (BWC) and in-car video (ICV) are among the most important tech tools for police departments. Video offers an unbiased and accurate record of interactions and […]
The integration of technology is essential for law enforcement as a key tool for enhancing transparency, accountability, and community trust. Kustom Signals will address key tech strategies for achieving these goals in an upcoming free online presentation: Empowering Policing: Initiating a Body-Worn Camera or In-Car Video Program for Your Police Agency. This informative webinar will […]
It is now very common for law enforcement agencies across the United States to have body cameras and in-car video systems for their patrol vehicles. In 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice reported that 49 percent of all U.S. general-purpose law enforcement agencies had body-worn cameras (BWCs) but about 70 percent were using dashboard cameras. […]
When it comes to RADAR detection, officers must be equipped with the right tools to ensure safety on the road and effective enforcement of traffic laws. One important decision you’ll face is choosing between K and Ka band antennas for your RADAR systems. In this blog post, we’ll break down the differences between these two […]
The dash cam, onboard camera, car DVR, and event data recorder (EDR) are all terms you may know for what has become a revolutionary device—the in-car video. The dash cam market has exploded in the last few years. Reports show that in 2021 the global dashboard camera market had tipped over the three billion dollar […]
