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.

Mobile investigation and field documentation platform

SceneDoc is a mobile investigation and field documentation platform that provides public safety personnel with a highly secure, accurate, and consistent means to document scenes or events. The mobile platform provides the capability to unify how agencies document, collect, and share information and collaborate in the moments that matter most. SceneDoc will reduce risk and improve personnel safety by allowing officers to clear scenes faster and drastically reduce the paperwork they contend with on a daily basis.

For more information, visit www.scenedoc.com.

Rechargeable LED flashlight

With a variety of uses in mind, Pelican Products Inc. introduces the Pelican ProGear 2380R rechargeable LED flashlight. The lightweight rechargeable LED flashlight is 6.6 ounces with batteries and provides extreme versatility. Using Fraen-patented dual reflector optics, its slide-beam technology provides a spot to flood beam instantly. With three modes: high (305 lumens), low (30 lumens), and strobe, it is powered by a lightweight and efficient rechargeable lithium ion battery and shines a bright, crisp beam for 3 hours and 30 minutes in high mode. For extended use, up to 25 hours of run time is available in low mode.

For more information, visit www.pelican.com.

Security software

SCRA released the newest version of its security software, Alastar. The application delivers situational awareness and provides a common operating picture for both public safety and corporate organizations. Alastar 2.8 incorporates several updates, such as bookmark sharing; enhanced data view; dynamic legend creation based on active layers; identify feature tool, which enables users to identify features within a user-created geographic boundary; multiple watchlist feeds; and the ability to filter information based on a user-defined perimeter. It assimilates large data sets into easily understood geospatial views, providing end users with clarity in complex situations, assisting in the decision-making process.

For more information, visit www.scra.org.

Rapid deployment portable video surveillance system

Total Recall has integrated superior technologies and the highest imaging, as well as ease of portability and simplified installation. The result was the creation of its newest product: CrimeEye-Rapid Deployment (RD). CrimeEye-RD is a lightweight self-contained unit that can be deployed by one person on almost any type of pole in minutes. The unit is designed to be deployed and retrieved with ease. There is a Wi-Fi router that allows wireless access to the system, as well as a cellular modem. The CrimeEye-RD can stream a low frame rate using cell technology and simultaneously records locally at 15PPS to an NVR-stored within the unit.

For more information, visit www.totalrecallcorp.com.

In-car video surveillance

Engineered to endure harsh conditions, the all-in-one VizuCop 360 in-car surveillance solution uses patented and patent-pending technologies to capture video evidence and protect the chain of custody for court admissibility. With five recording triggers, the HDXP8 mobile DVR records up to eight HD quality video and audio channels on a solid-state, slide-rail hard drive. Mark footage by event type and case number with the VizuCop Tagging Pad and securely manage video evidence with the VizuCop Automated Archiving system.

For more information, visit http://vizucop.com.

Platform for secure broadband applications

The Harris Corporation offers the BeOn app, which is designed to be the ideal communication ecosystem to integrate third-party applications, such as location services and sensor devices, for public safety users. The leading secure group communications application enables Push-To-Talk (PTT), and real-time location and presence information for mobile devices. With BeOn, Yardarm will enhance its ability to give law enforcement agencies a real-time view of every firearm in the field by adding status and mapping functionality to alert other officers, commanders, and dispatch centers in real time when a firearm is un-holstered or fired. If a firearm is drawn or discharged, designated group members are immediately and automatically alerted and provided with location information, allowing them to respond rapidly and effectively.

For more information, visit http://beonapp.com.

School safety technology

Boston-based company, Brandon-COPsync, LLC offers a software platform called COPsync 911 (CS911). In the event of a threat, school administrators or faculty can activate CS911 by clicking on an icon, which sends an instant alert to the five closest law enforcement officers (regardless of jurisdiction). Arriving as an instant message, a COPsync 911 alert instantly provides a direct line of communication, along with the school’s address, the school room number, a display of the school’s blueprint, and the name of person who sent the alert. The officer that receives the alert can then head directly to the school, dramatically reducing response time.

For more information, visit www.bacopsync.com.

Analytics software

Spillman Technologies, Inc. introduces Spillman Analytics, designed to provide all levels of law enforcement with easy-to-use Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) tools and map-based analytics. Personnel can use the map-based module to search for and analyze data to determine geographical crime and incident trends. Users can visually identify potential crime hotspots on a map, prioritize areas through geographic profiling and geofencing, initiate queries using multiple data layers, and compare activity by performing customizable date range searches. Powered by BAIR Analytics, this new module takes advantage of the tightest integration on the market, allowing users to click on individual incidents on the map to open full record details—all within their Spillman application.

For more information, visit www.spillman.com.

Exterior vehicle lighting

Code 3, Inc. announces the release of the 4 Pack LED Hide-A-Blast. With four high-intensity, 100,000-hour–rated LEDs packed into a compact housing, the dynamic and innovative HB4PAK is designed for exterior vehicle lighting on emergency response and warning vehicles. The ultra-slim, low profile, and flush mount design make the HB4PAK perfect for covert applications and enables officers to transform a low-profile vehicle into a high-impact police cruiser at the flick of a switch. Weather and vibration proof, the HB4PAK is easy to install, and comes with 14 preloaded flash patterns to help officers communicate with drivers and pedestrians. The HB4PAK can also be synchronized for increased impact.

For more information, visit http://code3pse.com.

Electric personal transportation

Segway’s i2 and x2 Patrollers were designed with specific input from law enforcement professionals. Their specific recommendations for improved visibility, usability, comfort, and lighting were integrated to ensure a positive patrol experience. The SE-3 Patroller is an ideal match for missions that require a large, yet versatile, vehicle with a significant command presence (even in a parked position without a rider aboard), or that require a rider to frequently mount and dismount the vehicle during a patrol. ♦

For more information, visit www.segway.com/patrol.