Evidence management programs help you track and sort through the hours of video footage recorded using a mobile video system. Depending on your organization’s needs, there could be a full day’s worth of video recorded or just a couple of hours. It goes without saying that with hours of video footage, it’s important to be […]
Mobile video solutions are becoming more commonplace in correctional facilities. When you think of body cameras and other mobile video solutions, it’s natural to think of police officers rather than correctional officers. However, while the interactions within the corrections industry differ from those in law enforcement, the reasons for implementing a mobile video solution are […]
I had the opportunity to attend the 2022 Michigan Sheriffs’ Association Fall Conference last week to speak with sheriffs and how they use — or don’t use — mobile video solutions. One thing that surprised me was how some departments opted not to invest in an in-car camera system, exclusively using body-worn cameras. Their main […]
Mobile video solutions are becoming more common among fleet sizes big and small. For the amount of money, time and energy invested in fleets, it’s simply good business to protect it as much as you can. However, many decision-makers believe that a rear camera is too costly or isn’t worth the time and energy to […]
Mobile video solutions, while simple in nature, can initially be overwhelming and lead to many questions about how they work and if they make sense for your organization. Remember, there are no stupid questions. Every organization’s wants, needs and capabilities will be different, but every mobile video solution can be customized to work for you. […]
Correctional officers have a tough job in keeping the peace between inmates. If you think about the fact many prisons are overcrowded with inmates being held in small and confined living spaces, it’s easy to see how this can lead to altercations with other inmates, as well as officers. Many correctional facilities have implemented body-worn […]
Have you ever taken a photo and the area around the subject turned out too dark or the area was too bright after using flash? Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) cameras were built to solve that very problem. WDR cameras feature two processors: a light image processor and a dark image processor. Combining the two processors […]
Mobile video solutions are becoming more common among fleet sizes ranging from as big as UPS to as small as a local HVAC company. Companies invest too much money in their fleets to not protect them. However, many believe a mobile video system is too costly or isn’t worth the time and energy to implement. […]
Stop arm cameras are a terrific way to improve your mobile video system, as they are designed for one specific instance. School buses have stop signs that swing out from the left side of the bus to alert your drivers that children are crossing the street to either board or deboard the bus. Unfortunately, it’s […]
The Utility Expo is one of the largest events for utility professionals and construction contractors. This biennial event, produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, offers insights into the latest industry technologies, innovations, and trends. Before the 2021 show, I had no prior experience with utility industry trade shows, so I traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, […]