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.
Red-light camera interface tool
Gatsometer introduces a camera interface tool (CIT) designed to allow police departments to view and download footage of speed and red light offenses captured with Gatso digital enforcement cameras. Offense images captured using Gatsometer’s digital equipment may be downloaded to a computer in the field or in the office through a suitable communications media. The CIT software is designed to allow officers to control camera functions and settings by remote control and to view and print camera properties and statistics. Captured images are securely encrypted to ensure they are tamperproof and may be remotely downloaded using any suitable TCP/IP-based communications media; the CIT software decrypts and exports the images for review and processing. The software is available in both English and Dutch, but the translation tables that come with the software are designed to allow officers to translate it into other languages.
Computer docking station
First Mobile Technologies introduces FirstDock for the Dell Latitude D610 notebook. The docking station is designed to offer a fully connected and secure in-vehicle hardware solution that enables maximum usability of all vehicle controls. FirstDock is designed to support the D610’s Undock & Go feature for undocking the system without going into suspend mode, establishing instant wireless connectivity for sustained productivity.
Cameras
LawVision/EyeNx announces its digital high-resolution power zoom cameras, designed to feature 64 zoom/focus presets, lens temperature compensation, backlight compensation, and a 25X optical zoom.
Bicycle registry
The National Bike Registry announces its 2006 Official Bike Registration Station program, designed to help police departments protect bicycles and return recovered stolen bicycles to their owners. The program is designed to allow police departments free password-protected access to the NBR registry 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Participating police departments receive an NBR Official Bike Registration window decal, bike registration forms, posters, public relations support, bike safety materials, and other information. Police departments may also purchase NBR bike registration packs to sell or give to bicycle owners. The pack includes a 10-year NBR registration, and a tamper-resistant serialized security label for the bike.
Speed sign
The Information Display Company of Portland, Oregon, introduces a variety of active traffic safety displays in the SpeedCHECK product line. They’re engineered for maximum driver visibility without distraction, peak power-cost efficiency, and full-time operational capability even in severe weather. Driver distraction and glare reflections are controlled by the mechanical configuration of the speed display panels.
Gloves
Gorgonz Performance Work Gear introduces the Winter Pro 475 work glove with an engineered microporous liner that is designed to be waterproof and windproof yet allow hands to breathe. The outer layer of the palm is made from Toughtek, which is designed to help wearers retain their grip when handling wet materials, and Extreme Grip Synthetic Leather which is engineered to stay flexible even after exposure to wet conditions. The Glove’s middle layer is a waterproof liner designed not only to repel water but also to allow moisture from sweaty hands to escape. Features include Thinsulate insulation, Neoprene knuckles, and Neoprene cuff and strap.
Encryption for phones
Utimaco Safeware AG announces SafeGuard PDA 4.0, software designed to offer users of Symbian-based smartphones and PDAs an extra layer of protection against unauthorized device access or data misuse. SafeGuard PDA 4.0 is also available for Windows Mobile devices. Features of the SafeGuard PDA 4.0 include user authentication via password, symbol, or number code; a secure screen saver; and support for quick and easy telephone calling without additional logon. Forgotten passwords can be reset centrally through SafeGuard’s emergency mechanism, designed to permit affected staffers to resume working as quickly as possible.
Online Spanish course
SpanishOnPatrol.com announces an online law enforcement course designed to teach police officers to speak Spanish. The curriculum contains more than 100 lessons covering traffic stops, field interviews, and more. Each online lesson introduces “alert words” that can indicate danger. Another feature of the course, the student tracking service, is designed to allow police training managers track the progress of officers enrolled in the course.
Hands-free light
Helmet House Inc. announces the LED Earlight, a self-contained LED light system designed to clip to a motor officer’s ear and provide a hands-free aimable light source for night duty use. Other design features include an ultrabright white LED designed to last for more than 100,000 hours, a coin-slot battery door, an adjustable light stem, a shade to protect the eyes from glare, and a reversible ear piece designed to be worn on either ear.
