VIEVU Works with Microsoft Azure Government Cloud to Enhance Public Safety Cloud Platform for Body Cameras

Nov. 13, 2014
Secure, CJIS-capable cloud platform offers convenient on-demand evidence solution capable of meeting regulatory requirements and obligations

Secure, CJIS-capable cloud platform offers convenient on-demand evidence solution capable of meeting regulatory requirements and obligations

VIEVU, an industry leader in body worn video (BWV), today unveiled its work with Microsoft Corp. to develop an industry-leading, enterprise-grade cloud platform built on the Microsoft Azure Government cloud as part of the VIEVU video management solution for law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders.

A top concern for public safety agencies is whether a cloud platform meets the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) policies, which enables departments to connect to the FBI’s systems and securely access its data. Understanding this is a crucial priority for law enforcement and public safety agencies, VIEVU worked with Microsoft to develop the first CJIS- capable version of the trusted VERIPATROL platform for the Microsoft Azure Government cloud.

The adoption of body worn video by law enforcement has significantly accelerated in recent months. However, storing evidence can be problematic for agencies as a year's worth of video from each officer's body camera can require a terabyte of stored data. Cloud storage provides a flexible and cost-effective solution, but most platforms on the market do not meet law enforcement standards and policies for security or regulatory compliance, causing agencies to be wary of making the switch. 

“Many police departments have told us they have been unable to explore the benefits of the cloud due to concerns with CJIS security policies. Microsoft’s commitment to security and supporting CJIS standards unlocked the power and scalability of the cloud for every police department in the United States,” said Steve Lovell, president, VIEVU.

By developing a secure storage system on the Azure Government cloud, VIEVU is helping police departments capture and archive video evidence gathered during a police officer’s daily routine. Because VIEVU is CJIS-capable, police departments will be able to use the cloud to view, modify, and share video data with a convenient, on-demand solution that is capable of meeting regulatory requirements.

“Compliance with the FBI’s CJIS Security Policy is critical for law enforcement agencies and Microsoft is excited to work with VIEVU on CJIS-capable cloud storage for body-worn camera video,” said Richard Zak, director of Justice & Public Safety Solutions, Microsoft State & Local Government.

The Azure Government cloud has a flexible design so agencies can utilize hybrid solutions that stores sensitive data in an on-premises datacenter and less sensitive information in the cloud. Agencies can scale services as needs change, all without having to sacrifice compliance with regulatory obligations.

In addition to support for CJIS compliance, police departments and public safety organizations also need to address physical and geographical security measures about how and where data is stored. The Azure Government cloud meets these demands as it offers a private, security-enabled environment with datacenters constructed in areas designed to support business continuity scenarios. Further, the Azure Government cloud is operated by U.S. citizens and adheres to a broader set of security and privacy policies to protect customer data.

About VIEVU

Made for Cops by Cops! VIEVU is the leader in body worn video (BWV), providing secure, high-resolution video cameras for law enforcement, security, emergency medical services and retailers. Built on police experience, VIEVU body worn video cameras are used by more than 4,000 law enforcement agencies in 16 countries. VIEVU received the highest score in an evaluation of body worn video by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. For information please visit www.vievu.com.

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