Why do we use body-worn cameras?
Video transcript:
Bodyworn Camera usage is gaining huge traction globally and is fast becoming one of the top
trends in physical security for 2021.
Originally designed for law enforcement, the technology lends itself to a wide range of
applications across multiple sectors. So why is this?
One important advantage of bodyworn vs traditional cameras is not just that they capture video
from the user’s perspective, but that they also record the accompanying audio, which
can often provide vital evidence if required for later investigation. This has been proven
in many a scenario, where it’s been the audio, and not the video, that has provided
the necessary clues to understand how and why events unfolded in a certain way.
Public facing professions have suffered an increasing threat of both physical and verbal
abuse in recent years and Large names in sectors such as retail are using the technology to
enhance employee safety, diffuse volatile situations and reduce the investigation time
of incidents – a tangible cost saving benefit.
Add to this the ability to use footage to produce compelling evidence in court – as
long as the data has been captured and stored securely – and it’s easy to see why interest
is rising.
Other applications are varied and growing, such as A&E staff within hospitals or paramedics
out on call; public-facing transport workers, within the Education Sector, Prison Officers,
Security Staff, Hospitality and Air Stewards as well as Roadside Assistance Engineers.
In many of these instances, users report feeling more in-control just by wearing the devices.
Video recordings from Bodyworn Cameras can be used to enhance training, bringing the
theoretical to life. And whilst they can act as a deterrent to would be trouble-makers,
they can also improve the accountability of wearers.
We are not far away from units being able to live stream images but, at the moment,
they can be connected directly into a Video Management System to upload, sinc and store
data.
End users can tailor data management policies and take advantage of customised features,
allowing management to keep control of how Bodyworn Cameras are used within their organisation.
The key consideration for adoption of a Bodyworn Camera system within the commercial world
is that it must be simple to deploy, simple to manage and simple to use.
For the security installer, Bodyworn Camera technology offers another string to your bow,
an angle with which to win business and an obvious complement to your existing portfolio
of security solutions.
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