The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Items about new or improved products are based on news releases supplied by manufacturers and distributors; IACP endorsement is in no way implied.
Security drawers
Tuffy Security Products offers Tactical Gear Security Drawers for in-car, locked storage of firearms and ammunition. A tab-lock construction and pick-resistant 10-tumbler double-bitted lock are built into the security drawers to help them withstand rigorous repeated use while also deterring theft. They are constructed of 16-gauge steel with 1/4″ thick steel latch components, tough structural top cross supports, and precision ground stainless steel sealed roller bearings that evenly distribute weight for smooth, reliable operation. With easy-to-use steel mounting kits that attach to the floor of most vehicles, the drawers are held securely in place and can be removed by loosening the heavy-duty mounting hardware.
For more information, visit Tuffy’s booth at IACP 2017, #3765, or go online to www.pro.tuffyproducts.com.
Wireless firearm-drawn sensor for body-worn cameras
Axon announces its Signal Sidearm, the first wireless sensor to alert Axon body cameras when a firearm is removed from an officer’s holster. The Signal Sidearm attaches to an officer’s existing firearm holster without interfering with normal operation, and the device is wireless, which means there are no cables and wires to get in the way of officers when they are on duty. Once a firearm is drawn, the sensor alerts all Axon cameras within a 30-foot range to begin recording. The signal communicates with the full line of Axon cameras, including Axon Body 2, Axon Flex 2, and Axon Fleet in-car cameras.
For more information, visit Axon’s booth at IACP 2017, #2825, or go online to www.axon.io/products/signal.
Plastic replicas for training
Dummies Unlimited Inc., a leading manufacturer in scenario-based training, introduces its newest product: Search Props. Search Props allow officers to safely train with accurate plastic replicas. They are durable injection-molded replications of contraband and weapons. These safety-orange replicas enable training without the risk of injury. Each single pack of Search Props comes with 16 props, including replicas of a compact pistol, a compact revolver, an open blade pocket knife, a closed pocket knife, a marijuana pipe, and a meth pipe. They also come with a carrying bag.
For more information, visit Dummies Unlimited’s booth at IACP 2017, #3601, or go online to www.dummiesunlimited.com.
Digital forensics training program
Cellebrite, a leader in digital forensic solutions, introduces the Cellebrite Academy. It has locations around the world and offers comprehensive on-site, live, and on-demand educational formats. The new curriculum is immediately available to prospective students worldwide and offers comprehensive role-based learning paths, including both core and elective classes for entry-level, advanced, and expert-level professionals in law enforcement, military, intelligence, and the private sector. The academy focuses on best practices and immersive hands-on training; has a customizable curriculum, with skilled practitioners to help build and deploy agency-specific programs; and offers multiple course formats to accommodate different learning styles, schedules, and budget requirements.
For more information, visit Cellebrite’s booth at IACP 2017, #1759, or go online to http://academy.cellebrite.com.
Dictation and documentation software
Nuance Communications, Inc. unveiled the latest version of Dragon Law Enforcement—its professional productivity solution designed specifically for law enforcement professionals. It brings highly customized dictation and documentation capabilities to law enforcement professionals—at the station and on patrol. Its advanced speech recognition and robust voice command capabilities enable law enforcement professionals to create detailed, accurate documentation of incidents in real-time by voice; to speed data entry into records management systems; and to keep their eyes on their surroundings, minimizing the use of the mobile data terminal keyboard while in patrol cars. Its license plate lookup mode also enables officers to automatically switch from dictation to common lookup tasks using the NATO phonetic alphabet.
For more information, visit Nuance Communications’ booth at IACP 2017, #1661, or go online to www.nuance.com.
Rugged in-vehicle terminal
RuggON Corporation offers a rugged in-vehicle terminal, the VX-601, which provides superb visibility from a large, bright, sunlight-readable touchscreen display; great durability; seamless connectivity and communications; and smart power management. It is suitable for challenging environments and diverse applications. It has a powerful Intel Core i5-6300U 2.4 GHz CPU, with up to 8GB of memory, an 80mm M.2 SSD for storage, and internal mini-PCIe slots for expansion. The ultra-bright 1,200 nits display dims automatically in low light to save power and prevent eyestrain. In direct sunlight, a special anti-reflection layer is available to help keep the screen readable. Dedicated user-programmable function keys around the touchscreen provide instant access to important operations, including brightness and volume. It supports Windows 10 IoT and offers a diverse range of accessories and peripherals.
For more information, visit RuggON’s booth at IACP 2017, #3960, or
go online to www.ruggon.com.
ALPR software upgrade
To help agencies operate more efficiently, Neology offers the second upgrade of the Plate Alert Analytical ALPR Software. Plate Alert Analytical ALPR Software version 1.2 is an advanced and comprehensive back-office software that features new capabilities for officers and uses proactive alerts and data fusion analytics to provide instant and useful information for law enforcement. New features and improvements of version 1.2 include upgraded data sharing; upgraded and improved investigative tools, which can be configured to include data from vehicle identification databases or systems; and enhanced data security.
For more information, visit Neology’s booth at IACP 2017, #4160, or go online to https://www.neology.net.
Body-worn camera
Safariland VIEVU, a brand of the Safariland Group, announces its LE5 LITE body-worn camera (BWC), a price-sensitive integrated BWC and cloud-based digital evidence management solution. It was built on the Microsoft Azure Government Cloud and benefits from the same security features and much of the storage capacity that large agencies require, while meeting the demands of smaller agencies’ budgets. It is user-friendly, weighs only 2.7 ounces, and is tough enough to withstand the everyday rigors of patrol. The camera is designed to operate in most weather conditions, including temperatures ranging from minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
For more information, visit The Safariland Group’s booth at IACP 2017, #1515, or go online to www.vievu.com.
With more than 600 exhibitors, the IACP 2017 Exposition Hall showcases the leading law enforcement innovations.
