Taser’s on-officer cameras catch you in the act, right to remain silent imperative
Taser International has released an update to its on-officer system, the AXON Flex. The new rig provides law enforcement officials with body-mounted cameras that capture video evidence “from the officer’s perspective.” These recording devices can be affixed to the hat, collar, shoulder or on specially designed Oakley shades and are ruggedized to IPX2 standards. That’s all well and good, but what really gives this setup nerd-cred is what can be done with the captured video. Through a partnership with evidence.com, the Flex system can send footage to a “military grade” cloud-based storage system for safe keeping; there is also an on-site storage option for IT-savvy forces. As if that weren’t enough, Taser and Looxcie have co-developed a smartphone app — available for iOS or Android — that will allow officers to review captured clips and add GPS coordinates, notes or timestamps. The system’s goal is to protect officers from “false claims, enhance public trust [and] decrease litigation.” AXON Flex is set to be released in Q1 and will have a base price of around $ 700. Don’t tase film me, bro.
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