American Security Today September Digital Magazine September 2016 | Page 90

Volume 7
“BodyWorn™ was selected among several finalists
to supply our Department with a wearable camera
option, however it has standout features that we
found best align with our needs,” said Michael J.
Register, Clayton County Chief of Police.

September 2016 Edition
car’s sirens disengages and the officer exists the
vehicle. This function is intended to keep officers
safe and maintain transparency, ensuring an interaction is documented uninterruptedly. The software
is fully customizable, so BodyWorn™ will adhere to
each law enforcement agency’s specific recording
and privacy guidelines.
In addition, Utility’s Rocket™ integrated vehicle
communication systems turn each patrol car into
a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. By deploying 200 Rocket
IoT-X™ devices as well, theClayton County Police
Department will also enhance officers’ communication capabilities.

Michael J. Register, Clayton County Chief of Police

“BodyWorn™ has an automatic recording feature
which accurately archives any interaction in realtime, saving us both time and money that would
have otherwise been wasted if we relied on manual
operation. BodyWorn™ will further our commitment
to professionalism and transparency. Our Department is dedicated to protecting our community and
our officers while being economically effective;
BodyWorn™ is the only solution that aligns with our
philosophy and we are excited to equip our officers
with the advanced technology.”
BodyWorn™ utilizes a smartphone embedded into
the officer’s uniform, ensuring the camera remains
secure, does not become dislodged and always records the full scene in front of the officer. To maximize transparency, and eliminate human error,
BodyWorn™ uses smart triggers to automatically
initiate recording. For example, BodyWorn™ features an accelerometer that will automatically begin
recording if an officer starts to run.
Recording could also be initiated when the patrol

The BodyWorn™ Smart Offload feature, which automatically uploads recorded video content to a
secure cloud storage system powered by Amazon
Web Services as it is being recorded, is another
key function that differentiates BodyWorn™ from
manual body camera devices. This capability guarantees a secure chain of custody and accountability, as all video is tracked in real-time.
Along with advanced smart recording technology,
the Clayton County Police Department will also
have access to BodyWorn’s™ revolutionary automatic redaction software, Smart Redaction™. A
standard feature to its video management system
provided at no added cost, Smart Redaction™ automatically identifies faces and other specified objects to be redacted easily and efficiently based on
the department’s specific privacy policies. This is
intended to protect citizen and police officer privacy, as well as fulfil any media request in a timely
and cost-effective manner.

(Learn More about Smart Redaction, enabling 21st Century Police Accountability
and Transparency by removing cost as a
barrier to releasing body-worn video on a
timely basis. Courtesy of Utility, Inc. and
YouTube)
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