Safariland and VIEVU Showcase Groundbreaking Body Camera Auto-Activation Holster and Duty Belt Technology
Visit booth #12762 at SHOT Show 2016 to view breakthrough technology
ONTARIO, California – VIEVU®, an industry leader in body worn video (BWV) and data management solutions, along with its parent company Safariland®, the worldwide leader in duty retention holsters, announced today auto-activation technology for recording through a body worn camera once a weapon is drawn from an officer's Safariland 7TS™ series duty holster, or once an item of equipment is removed from an officer's Safariland ALERT™ Belt.
With the rapidly growing need for agencies to monitor and record events involving drawing the gun or any other item of duty gear, Safariland and VIEVU have met this opportunity to further protect those serving in law enforcement with this groundbreaking technology.
The auto-activation technology is embedded in two key products utilized by law enforcement agencies, including:
7TS Duty Holster with Camera Activation System ("CAS")
The Safariland 7TS series holster with CAS securely activates a VIEVU body worn camera as an officer removes his or her weapon from its holstered position. The 7TS CAS holster uses a wired connection to the camera to ensure reliability and ease of use. Safariland has partnered with HP's Wearables group to develop smart solutions for the law enforcement market. HP's Wearable group works with leading brands to bring reliable and relevant technology to existing markets.
ALERT Belt
Safariland has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Creative Law Enforcement Resources, Inc. ("CLEAR") to manufacture and market the ALERT (Automated Law Enforcement Recording Trigger) Duty Belt. The fully-automated patent-pending duty belt system activates a body worn camera once an item of equipment, such as a, baton, or OC spray, is drawn from the ALERT Belt. This allows for video capture of critical incidents without requiring the officer to manually activate their body worn camera. Currently, ALERT has been integrated into the VIEVU platform and it is planned to integrate with other body worn camera platforms as well.
According to Matthew Krieger, CLEAR's President, "The ALERT Duty Belt assures the body worn camera is activated, so officers merely need to react as they have been trained to handle to the threat. This protects the officer and the public - a win-win for everyone."
"As body worn cameras become an essential piece of duty equipment for law enforcement, these solutions embedded into Safariland duty gear ensures the camera comes on when it needs to – even in frequent circumstances where the officer doesn't have time to turn on the camera," said Scott O'Brien, President of The Safariland Group. "At Safariland, we've been a technology leader for over 50 years and this holster innovation to activate a body worn camera is a natural step in our product evolution to match the industry need."
Product demonstrations of this revolutionary technology featured on the ALERT Belt and 7TS holster with CAS are on display at booth #12762, throughout SHOT Show 2016. During this time, demonstrations are available to members of the law enforcement and military communities. For more information, visit www.safariland.com/CAS.
Product availability is planned for summer 2016. Safariland is welcoming agencies to sign up early for their test and evaluation program.
About VIEVU
Designed by cops for cops, VIEVU is a 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 have been used by more than 4,000 customers in 17 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.safariland.com/vievu.
About Safariland®
Established in 1964, Safariland® has earned worldwide renown and a leadership position in the industry for its technologically advanced holsters and other gear to the law enforcement, military, concealment and competitive sporting markets. Safariland holsters, belts and accessories provide users with high-quality tools to perform their jobs safely and effectively. Safariland is credited for developing the first Level III retention holster for the uniformed duty market. With a reputation for INNOVATION NOT IMITATION®, the Safariland brand continues its position as the worldwide leader in retention holsters. Safariland is a part of The Safariland Group family of brands. For more information, visit www.safariland.com/dutygear.
About The Safariland Group
The Safariland Group is a premier global provider of trusted, innovative, high-quality law enforcement and security products for the public safety, military and outdoor recreation/personal protection markets. Offering many of the world's most recognizable names in these markets, principal brands include Safariland®, ABA®, Second Chance®, Bianchi®, Break Free® and Mustang Survival®. Forensics brands include Identicator® and NIK®. The Safariland Group's mission, Together, We Save Lives™, is inherent in the lifesaving products it delivers. The Safariland Group has its headquarters in Jacksonville, FL.
The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland, LLC.
About CLEAR
CLEAR is a leading innovator of law enforcement safety equipment. For more information, visit www.clearadvancement.com.
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Kate Hudson
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