In this article, we look at how law enforcement agencies are using footage from dashcams and body cams in officer training. We also discuss how can they maximize the efficacy of the footage.

Body-worn cameras (BWCs) have been increasing in popularity over recent years, and now the Justice Department is helping precincts all over the United States purchase their own. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is to release a $7.65 million grant for smaller departments to supply their officers with BWCs.

From the daily work of speed enforcement to providing essential evidence in court, capturing and storing evidence is a vital part of an officer’s job. This is why it is so important to find a device that not only instantly and accurately records data, but also stores it in a secure and easy-to-access location

2020 proved to be a tumultuous year for law enforcement. As well as being tasked with protecting civilians throughout the course of a global pandemic, the police force was placed under a heightened level of scrutiny during a period of civil unrest. As the conversation about the role of policing in society turned into a national debate, the use of body cameras was brought into question, with many disagreeing on their effectiveness or how they should be used.

The simultaneous use of body cameras worn by police officers and police dash cameras can help paint a detailed picture of any serious incidents or altercations that arise.

Kustom Signals, Inc.´s Vantage body-worn video camera can now replace the standard wireless transmitter for Eyewitness HD in-car video, creating a truly integrated and associated system between body-worn video and in-car video systems.

The use of body cameras by police have widely reported benefits and negatives, but more and more police departments and lawmakers are choosing to see the positives of such transparent technology.

If you’re responsible for purchasing within your law enforcement department, it’s pretty certain that the purchasing of body-worn cameras will be one of your most important decisions…

Even though there are many claims about the perceived benefits and negatives of body cams, which stem from both the media and public opinion, police officers have a strong opinion of their own on the matter…

The use of video surveillance is growing significantly, owing to the increasing need for safety and security, coupled with the use of cloud-based services for centralized data.