Here's a look at a few of the products POLICE Magazine saw at this year's International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Chicago on the trade show floor Oct. 25-27.
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TASER has developed a new in-car video system called Axon Fleet priced at only $499. It uses Axon Signal technology to automatically activate during critical situations and connects to Evidence.com via Wi-Fi. The system includes a front and back camera.
Mutualink's wearable communications gateway is designed to let first responders share multimedia information with command posts and other agencies in real time over secure wide area networks.
Digital Ally's new one-piece body-worn camera, the FirstVu HD One, has extended battery life and shoots customizable high-definition quality audio and video. When paired with a VuLink the system provides automatic, hands-free recording activation while simultaneously activating Digital Ally's in-car audio/video system.
North American Rescue showed its new CAT tourniquet, available in black or rescue orange.
Laser Technology's PicoDigiCam LR (Pico LR) is a long-range photo lidar speed enforcement system. It combines the LTI TruPulse Se laser with a digital video camera mounted on a tripod.
SceneDoc Inc. announced version 3.1.0 of its secure mobile data collection platform, which allows users to embed photos, notes, and diagrams/sketches directly into their forms while completing reports on any mobile device. The company also announced a partnership with Accuweather that automatically populates reports with weather conditions, including humidity.
The Crowbar Tactical interchangeable-lens sunglass from ESS features a frameless bottom lens design and Lens Gate to make lens exchanges quicker and field of view greater. The military-grade polycarbonate lens material provides ballistic protection.
FLIR's Fido X2 Handheld Explosives Trace Detector is designed specifically for law enforcement. It uses "tickets" to analyze samples and both beeps and vibrates if it detects explosives or radiation. You can even view instructional videos on the device's display for help with operation.
Utility announced the unveiling of Rocket IoT, a smart patrol car system that fully integrates video captured from In-Car and Utility BodyWorn cameras. Rocket IoT enables police departments to view and manage police without having to sift through files on different platforms and ensures that there are no compatibility or readability issues.
Reveal Media showed its new RS2-X2 body-worn camera.
Fechheimer's new Layertech outerwear includes a 37.5 Loft Jacket (left) with material designed to maintain your body temperature even in cold weather. Five different pieces can zip into it.
PRG Defense's Defender body-worn cameras feature standard secure embedded 32 GB storage capacity SD cards and built-in IR night vision. The company's Digital Cage allows you to efficiently plug in, recharge, and download from multiple devices in the same location.
Crossmatch introduced its DigitalPersona Mobile ID Android-based application and its Commander mobile device management software capable of provisioning and administering a fleet of handheld devices.
Point Blank Enterprises' Alpha Elite Black concealed body armor ballistic package is designed to be thin and 17% lighter than its predecessor but still provide Level IIIA protection. It is expected to be available in January 2016.
Oakley's Flak 2.0 offers a standard size frame with a taller semi-rimless lens design for an expanded downward field of view. It features High Definition Optics and is available with a selection of Prizm lenses.
Data911 debuted a new body-worn camera designed to work in concert with all of its other products, including its in-car video.
Decatur Electronics has come out with a new body-worn camera called the Reckon-X. A multi-unit dock simplifies downloading and recharging for a department.