In-Car
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Back in the 1980's, someone got the idea of putting a video camera inside a
police car to record -- primarily -- vehicle stops. The advantage of such
recording was immediately recognized when it came to the arrests of drunk
drivers. Another advantage was being able to disprove allegations of
misconduct made against police officers.
If you join a police department that doesn't have an in-car video system,
don't install one yourself. The pioneering of this system is past, and any type
of surveillance system utilized by you, on your own initiative, could be in
violation of state laws as well as your department's administrative procedures.
If you join a police department where an in-car video system has been
adopted and installed by your department, your responsibilities regarding its
maintenance and usage will be spelled out in a written procedure. Make
certain you're throughly familiar with your department's procedure, and
never deviate from the procedure.
Your video system could be activated in a number of ways. Your overhead
lights, siren, or a portable microphone you wear could activate the system, or
you could activate the system manually. Let's say your department requires
you to activate the system every time you make a vehicle stop. If that's
what the procedure requires, then that's exactly what you must do. On the
other hand, you could have a system that is active during your entire shift --
digital technology has made just about anything possible.
During the development of these systems, it was soon realized how rough the
police car environment could be for sensitive electronic equipment.
However, it's been around long enough now for most of these systems to be
hardened for the task. The biggest continuing drawback remains to be most
police departments' understanding of continuously emerging new technology.
While police leadership understands that even a brand new police car
requires maintenance, that same understanding seems to drift over their
heads when it comes to technology. Many hi-tech systems, like in-car video,
are purchased with federal grant money. While it's clear that future
maintenance and upgrades become a department's responsibility, few
departments think that far ahead. Hopefully, you'll join a police department
that has its in-car video system well integrated into the department's budget
to ensure the system's future technical support needs.
While the positive aspects of in-car video are obvious, some police officers
will continue to display their poor judgement for the whole world to see...just
don't be one of them.
police car to record -- primarily -- vehicle stops. The advantage of such
recording was immediately recognized when it came to the arrests of drunk
drivers. Another advantage was being able to disprove allegations of
misconduct made against police officers.
If you join a police department that doesn't have an in-car video system,
don't install one yourself. The pioneering of this system is past, and any type
of surveillance system utilized by you, on your own initiative, could be in
violation of state laws as well as your department's administrative procedures.
If you join a police department where an in-car video system has been
adopted and installed by your department, your responsibilities regarding its
maintenance and usage will be spelled out in a written procedure. Make
certain you're throughly familiar with your department's procedure, and
never deviate from the procedure.
Your video system could be activated in a number of ways. Your overhead
lights, siren, or a portable microphone you wear could activate the system, or
you could activate the system manually. Let's say your department requires
you to activate the system every time you make a vehicle stop. If that's
what the procedure requires, then that's exactly what you must do. On the
other hand, you could have a system that is active during your entire shift --
digital technology has made just about anything possible.
During the development of these systems, it was soon realized how rough the
police car environment could be for sensitive electronic equipment.
However, it's been around long enough now for most of these systems to be
hardened for the task. The biggest continuing drawback remains to be most
police departments' understanding of continuously emerging new technology.
While police leadership understands that even a brand new police car
requires maintenance, that same understanding seems to drift over their
heads when it comes to technology. Many hi-tech systems, like in-car video,
are purchased with federal grant money. While it's clear that future
maintenance and upgrades become a department's responsibility, few
departments think that far ahead. Hopefully, you'll join a police department
that has its in-car video system well integrated into the department's budget
to ensure the system's future technical support needs.
While the positive aspects of in-car video are obvious, some police officers
will continue to display their poor judgement for the whole world to see...just
don't be one of them.
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enforcement agencies around the world. Founded in 1994, KCI
Communications, Inc. has become a leader and pioneer in communications
equipment and digital video recording technology.
Complete Systems and Proven Products
KCI is a Motorola Value Added Reseller and supplier of Kenwood, Tait
Communications and CES Wireless Technologies products. Our complete line
of products and services include: mobile workstations, audio accessories, and
system integration. All your system needs will be met with KCI’s complete
approach to system design, implementation and integration.
Next Generation Products
KCI’s Mobile Vehicle Prosecutor digital video recording capture system stands
on the shoulders of earlier KCI successes and offers everything needed to
capture evidence simply and effectively. Law enforcement personnel can focus
on their job and know that their evidence gathering system is performing the way
it should.
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