Police Cameras News & Articles

• Thermal imaging cameras: 6 questions to ask before buying

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  Thermal imaging cameras are essential tools for police and fire departments, but you need to have the right one

• Cameras, LPRs help officers track, locate and arrest Atlanta gunman

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  'Technology played a huge role,' said Cobb police Chief Stuart VanHoozer. 'Those tools are really what got us the clues that we needed'

• Why America is falling behind on traffic safety

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  Compared to other nations, the U.S. is a far more dangerous place for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists

• Ill. police say first year of wearing body cameras has gone smoothly

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  "When someone does a good job, the officers don’t typically come forward, but other officers will say ‘Hey, why don’t you look at this person’s body camera, they did a really good job’"

• Which under door camera benefits your department most?

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  You don’t only have one type of screwdriver in your toolbox

• Spotlight: Jenoptik ALPR cameras improve safety on and off the road

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  Jenoptik’s TraffiData analysis software evaluates license plate data in real time so law enforcement agencies are always up to date, enabling quick crime detection and prevention

• A different way to slow speeders and protect workers in construction zones

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  This new approach to traffic monitoring and enforcement is more effective in slowing traffic over a longer distance

• IACP 2022: Products for recruitment, retention, officer safety and force multiplication

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  The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety

• Slower drivers mean faster progress toward vision of zero traffic deaths

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  Using camera technology to monitor drivers' speeds can help reduce accidents

• N.Y. gov. announces plan to install security cameras in more than 6.4K subway cars

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  The MTA received $5.5M in funding to purchase and install the cameras, with about 200 cameras set to be installed each month until 2025

• Spotlight: Getac helps officers remain situationally aware while they protect and serve

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  Getac’s video solutions go above and beyond with extended power, ultra-rugged features and full HD video

• Noise-detecting cameras proposed for Miami Beach to target loud car music, exhausts

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  The cameras take visual and audio recordings when noise exceeds a pre-set decibel level

• Atlanta PD hails success of camera registry program, encourages more participation

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  Police described the program as “the neighborhood watch of the 21st century”

• On-demand webinar: Beyond shoot-don’t shoot: The role of VR in police training and community policing

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  Find out how virtual reality training delivers de-escalation and high-stress simulation training that not only can better train your officers but can also be used to inform your community

• On-Demand Webinar: Autonomous drones for aerial situational awareness for law enforcement

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  Now more than ever before, achieving rapid and accurate situational awareness is vital for law enforcement agencies across the country. Drones have quickly become the go-to tool for this critical application, with countless examples of this technology saving time and even lives.

• How to keep kids safe from school zone speeders

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  These studies show that deploying speed enforcement cameras in school zones are effective and efficient ways to slow down speeders and keep kids safer

• La. sheriff's office launches real-time surveillance center to improve crime response

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  The center has access to about 1,700 cameras including traffic, surveillance and private security cameras

• How to assess ALPR image quality – and why it matters

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  Processing speed and the quality and functionality of infrared and color cameras can make the difference between a suspect caught and one who slips by

• 3 scenarios where advanced LPR capabilities shine

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  The features provided by advanced license plate recognition provide law enforcement with a range of tactical and investigatory advantages

• Chattanooga PD using Genetec’s Security Center for camera registry program

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  With a cloud-based video monitoring service, businesses can choose to share security video with police during investigations

• Spotlight: Tactical Electronics' products allow LEOs to see what they're going to encounter to avoid putting themselves in harm's way

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  The company saw a need for camera systems that could help EOD operators and SWAT teams gain visual access to rooms and packages without having to make entry

• How to build trust and fight crime with integrated public safety technologies

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  The new Trusted City Ecosystem from Motorola Solutions makes it easy to invite citizens to participate in policing for their community

• Q&A: How LPR has changed law enforcement

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  One of the inventors of LPR cameras shares the history and evolution of these essential tools

• How to take the guesswork out of license plate identification

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  Optical character recognition technology and artificial intelligence lead to more accurate license plate readings

• How ‘green cameras’ can improve more than just traffic safety

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  ALPR-integrated cameras paired with data analysis software can police criminal activity as well as manage hazardous greenhouse gases

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