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Patrol Car Surveillance Systems.

Police patrol car digital surveillance systems for law enforcement are special video (and audio) equipment ensembles designed especially for police applications. Originally conceived to be that silent partner for individual officers on patrol, the applications for these systems have expanded beyond officer safety. Not only do these digital systems provide a clear record of faces, vehicles, license numbers, weapons, and the conversations that transpired before and during dangerous situations (so that back-up can be called in), but videotape or digital documentation of routine occasions has also been found to be valuable. Videotapes have been critical evidence in allegations and liability suits against police and have been used extensively in contested arrests, particularly DUI or DWI (drunk driving) cases.

Powerful portable digital and fixed systems can be used for surveillance, drug interdiction, collision reconstuctions, and to combat terrorists or used in other ways to combat terrorism by law enforcment officers.

In addition, video and audio tapes from police patrol car surveillance systems can be used as training tools for new officers (or experienced officers) to insure proper procedure and caution are exercised under various circumstances. A typical patrol car surveillance system consists of a camera, control and status panel, recorder (either 8 mm or VHS tape format), protective case for the recorder, and wireless microphone. The camera is mounted on the dash or inside of the police car's front windshield. This unit allows the officer to turn the system on manually or to have the system come on automatically when the overhead flashing lights are turned on, or start the system by turning on his belt transmitter. The unit also indicates the status of the recorder and the microphone. The microphone can be attached to a lapel or tie and may be provided with a wind-screen to greatly reduce background noise caused by the wind. The transmitter and built-in antenna can be clipped to a belt or be kept in a pocket. An example of a fixed patrol car surveillance system is the Eyewitness system sold by Kustom Signals, or Mobil-Vision, Eagleye, or Prosecutor of Texas. A complete fixed system is generally priced between $4,000 and $5,500. Installation usually takes most of the day and maintenance costs are usually significantly higher than portable systems like the PowerCam or Investigator. The Eyewitness system includes either a color camera that has a minimum illumination of 5 lux and 300 lines of horizontal resolution, or a black and white camera that can operate at 0.5 lux and 420 lines of resolution. The recorder resides in a patented "vault" in the trunk that adds cost to the system and is inconvient to get to the tape. Check with other law enforcement agencies who have used fixed systems but switched to PowerCam or Investigator for a real world comparison. Digital is the future!

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International Police Technologies, Inc.

Police Car Video Evidence Systems

4150 S. 87th East Avenue

Tulsa, OK 74145

800-528-1655

918-628-1108 fax