Humanity has become increasingly reliant upon technology. As new and advanced tech is introduced, the more we integrate it into our lives. Technology permeates all areas of our lives, especially in the workplace. It’s essential to most businesses, including law enforcement agencies, and continues to offer multiple benefits, from enhanced safety to cost and time savings.
AI-Powered Technology and Body Worn Cameras
AI-powered technology can be found throughout multiple industries, from manufacturing to agriculture, healthcare, and cybersecurity. AI-powered technology has also made its way into law enforcement. Kustom Signals introduced its Argus BWC with advanced AI to not only have increased safety features but to help streamline communication and analysis to improve operations and ultimately, save lives.
Body-worn cameras (BWC) have become important equipment for law enforcement professionals. Used in the field since 2005 (originating in the U.K.), advancing technology continues to improve and enhance the way BWCs function. Argus BWC from Kustom Signals uses advanced AI tech for several features including:
- AI-powered voice activation that recognizes common phrases and auto-triggers the recording mode to capture audio and video footage
- Ability to learn new phrases, which allows for customization by the agency and its officers
- AI is used to learn and reduce false activations and to make sure all events are captured, such as gunshot detection, hard falls, running, and more
When triggered and accessing 4G LTE connectivity, AI sends alert notifications back to the command center. Argus BWC always enables GPS tracking and allows for livestream action —a key feature to make it easier for administration to see what the officer sees in real-time, thereby enhancing safety.
Argus BWC was specifically designed with advanced AI-powered technology in order to increase safety while making it easier for officers to use during high-tension and potentially life-threatening situations.In addition, it has a 12-hour battery life plus a hot swappable battery, an easy noise-reduction remove function, and the ability to integrate with Argus In-Car Video (ICV) system. Argus BWC pairs with Argus Data Vault, a technologically advanced video evidence file-management software powered by AI.
ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition)
License plate readers have been around for more than a decade, but advancing technology has improved their function and capabilities. ALPRs (Automated License Plate Recognition or Automated License Plate Reader) are a computer-controlled, high-speed camera system that can be utilized with a stationary or mobile cam. Mobile cams typically are mounted to a police patrol vehicle, while the stationary cams are affixed to speed trailers, streetlights, overpasses, telephone poles, and exit/on-ramp signage.
The ALPR auto-captures license plate numbers as they merge into view. In addition to the license plate number, other recorded data includes the time, date, location, and in some instances, even images of the vehicle driver and passengers. With the advancing technology, law enforcement agencies can use the data retrieved from the ALPR to:
- Determine where the license plate has traveled; prior location(s)
- Determine if the license plate has been at a scene of a crime
- Identify specific travel patterns for a particular license plate
- Identify known associations with other vehicles (license plate numbers)
Law enforcement can create lists for the ALPR to specifically monitor, which can help when tracking stolen vehicles, hit-and-run cases, and child abductions when the vehicle is known.
Wireless VSS
Wireless speed sense technology via Wireless VSS takes vehicle connectivity for RADAR tech to the next level. The Eagle 3 from Kustom Signals is a highly innovative law enforcement tool that allows your agency to continue using your fleet’s existing RADAR without losing any benefits of a wired VSS. Wireless speed sense technology is the technology of the future, and it’s here today with Kustom Signals.
The Eagle 3 is the first RADAR to offer independent verification of the Doppler patrol speed without requiring an electrical connection to your patrol vehicle. It features an integrated antenna that uses satellite signals for independent speed sourcing to identify and verify the patrol vehicle’s Doppler ground speed. It’s also the smallest moving Doppler RADAR on the market.
Kustom Signals Is Your Source for Leading Police Technologies
Our world’s ever-changing and advancing technologies can be daunting, but Kustom Signals is here with the cutting-edge innovation you need for your agency to stay up-to-date and even ahead of the curve. Contact us today with any questions about our BWCs, Wireless VSS, and other technologically advanced equipment designed to take your law enforcement agency into the future and beyond.