Category: Video Surveillance
April 22, 2025

What Features Do You REALLY Need in a Body-Worn Camera or In-Car Video System?

When it comes to driver safety, young drivers have always presented law enforcement with unique challenges on the road. But given the new level of distractions in the world, and the appeal those distractions have for teens in particular, it may seem a given that the roads are even more dangerous today when it comes to novice drivers. 

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March 13, 2025

Improving Your Ability to Secure Speed Convictions in Court

Speeding remains a significant threat to road safety, putting lives and communities at risk. Law enforcement officers play a crucial role in curbing this danger by apprehending offending drivers. However, issuing a ticket is just the beginning of the legal process. Securing a conviction requires solid evidence that stands up in court. All too often, prosecutions of all types of crimes, including speeding and other dangerous traffic violations, are thwarted due to a lack of, or lost evidence.

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March 5, 2025

What Happens to Your Police Equipment in a Crash?

When police respond to an emergency call, they are going into high-pressure situations. Not only are the officers subjected to danger, the vehicles are also put at risk for harm, racing through traffic, engaging in high-speed pursuits, or being subjected to severe impact crashes. While law enforcement vehicles are designed to protect officers in these scenarios, it’s essential to consider what happens to the equipment inside the vehicle, especially in the event of a crash.

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February 7, 2025

How Can You Locate the Speeders in Your Community?

Speeding is one of the most persistent and dangerous traffic violations in U.S. communities. According to data reported by the National Safety Council Injury Facts, speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2022, resulting in 12,151 deaths. Excessive speed reduces a driver’s reaction time, increases the severity of accidents, and also […]

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February 4, 2025

How Law Enforcement Agencies Can Leverage Traffic Stats for Improved Operations and Funding

Traffic data collection plays a valuable role in law enforcement, helping agencies make data-driven decisions that enhance public safety and operational efficiency. The insights gained from traffic statistics can support grant applications, validate the effectiveness of speed awareness programs, and justify the need for additional resources. With today’s advanced traffic data solutions, agencies can maximize […]

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November 20, 2024

Combating Retail Theft with Body Worn Cameras

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. […]

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October 24, 2024

4 Features to Consider When Purchasing a Body Worn Camera

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 […]

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October 4, 2024

Why In-Car Video Systems Are Essential for Law Enforcement Fleets

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 […]

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August 30, 2024

How DOT and Municipalities Use Traffic Data Collection

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 […]

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May 17, 2024

How to Purchase Police Body Worn and In-Car Camera Systems: Kustom Signals & PoliceOne Webinar Recap

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 […]

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