Atlanta, Georgia -- October 18, 2007 -- Law enforcement officers now have a new tool to complement their existing in car video systems, the new officer worn Custody DutyCAM 1 digital video recorder.
Atlanta, Georgia based Custody Video, a division of Diversified Brokerage Atlanta, LLC, premiered its new line of ultra small Digital DutyCAM(tm), officer worn audio video recorders at the 114th Annual International Chiefs of Police Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
"The in car video recorder system was a 20th century innovation, 21st century law enforcement officers will benefit from having our new ultra small body worn digital audio video recorders" stated Ray Edwards, President of Custody Video. "The user friendly Digital DutyCAM 1 DVR is about the size of a standard business card, records in both daylight and extreme low light and records up to 33 hours of digital video on a single SD disk" adds Edwards. Officers won't have to worry about being out of range since the DutyCAM is a self contained DVR.
Simple to use, extreme light ready!
The DutyCAM 1's built in IR light emitters allows officers to record in near darkness lighting. The DutyCAM's one touch record button automatically triggers video and audio recording of the incident. A record security LOCK button guards against accidental ending of the recording.
Captures what the officer encounters.
Costing about a 1/10 of the cost of most in car video systems, the Custody DutyCAM 1 gives officers the opportunity to record evidence from their viewpoint and perspective. In car camera system only give you images of the officer when the subject remains in their vehicle. The DutyCAM 1 records unbiased, on scene statements and audio visual evidence that can be docked to any PC with Microsoft Media Player within the agency without the need for special software or training. DVD's can be burned and the SD disc can be recycled, thus saving media cost. Turnkey system affordable by agency or individuals The new Custody DutyCAM 1 is priced where any size agency can afford to supply to each of its officers. Priced under $400, the DutyCAM 1 comes complete with the body worn DVR, USB to PC connecting cable, AC Wall adapter, 1 Gig SD media disc and operators manual. Volume pricing is available for agency wide purchases and agency evaluation units.
Custody Video's Digital DutyCAM(tm) product line will consist of 3 models ranging in price from $399 to $999 per officer;
The DutyCAM(tm) 1, priced at about 1/10 the cost of the average in car video system, requires no special training or back office hardware / software. It's one touch record button makes documentation "cop friendly" and reduces the normal media cost previously associated with VHS tape based systems.
The DutyCAM(tm) 2 is both a video recorder and player allows the officer to wear a covert button camera attached to his uniform. The embedded color LCD monitor allows field confirmation of the recording, as well as, audio video playback of via the internal monitor or outputs to a standard TV monitor. MPEG 4 Video format.
The DutyCAM(tm) 3 is a headset video camera configuration paired with Custody Digital DutyCAM(tm) 3 digital video recorder. Integrated LCD monitor with audio and video output to a standard monitor or USB connectivity for desktop PC or laptops. This configuration is ideal for bike and motor patrol officers, as well as, crime scene and homicide investigators.
About Custody Video
Custody Video designs, manufactures and markets it own line of made in the USA mobile digital video evidence recording solutions specifically for law enforcement, public safety and homeland security. Its family of products includes digital based interrogation rooms recording systems, IP based telephone / call logging appliances, rapid deployment covert surveillance monitoring command post, body worn digital video recording systems and in car digital video recording solutions.
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