The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. For free in-depth information, visit us online at http://www.policechiefmagazine.org. Items about new or improved products are based on news releases supplied by manufacturers and distributors; IACP endorsement is in no way implied.

Body-worn camera

Kustom Signals, Inc., announces the Eyewitness Vantage, Officer Worn Video in HD. Eyewitness Vantage supports HD (1080p, 720p60, 720p30), as well as SD video resolution, allowing agencies to select the video resolution and storage combination that best meets their needs. Vantage also offers excellent low-light capability, including configurable day and night modes and IR LEDs. Agencies can decide to record with sensitivity similar to the human eye or capture even more detail with these configurable features. Its simple operation allows officers to focus on the task at hand, not their cameras. Cold weather users will appreciate being able to operate the camera with their gloves on. This body camera is compact, lightweight, and packed with features to help capture the officer’s perspective. Features like configurable pre-event recording (up to 30 seconds) and GPS coordinates capture take place with no officer interaction. Configure the camera to include audio mute and bookmarking or disable those features.

For more information, visit www.mpdinc.com.

Traceable forensic liquid

SmartWater CSI, LLC, offers SmartWater, a multi-platform system that has had success worldwide in deterring crime. Developed 20 years ago by retired police officer Phil Cleary and his chartered chemist brother Mike Cleary, SmartWater is a strong brand in the U.K. and is now making a strong impact on crime prevention in the United States. It is helping law enforcement agencies, commercial businesses, and homeowner’s associations combat crime, often placing criminals at the scene of the crime. But just as important is its role in reducing and deterring crime. SmartWater is a traceable forensic liquid that can be applied to items of value. When scanned by a fluorescent light, it links the stolen item to a specific owner.

For more information, visit www.smartwaterCSI.com.

Video management system

IPVideo Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command center solutions, introduces Mosaic Enterprise. It caters to large-scale, single-site, multi-building applications and supports the latest 4K cameras, streamlines workflows and operator efficiency, and provides advanced investigative tools and sophisticated export tools that make it easy to consolidate relevant video evidence for forensic review. Powerful features include interactive, multilayered maps with integrated alarm management; a camera navigator function that makes it easy to track moving objects as they move between camera views; the ability to push video from smartphones directly to the VMS interface; and “ONVIF Bridge”—a feature that allows video streams from Mosaic to be shared with third-party video management systems.

For more information, visit www.ipvideocorp.com/mosaic.

School security program

IntraLogic Solutions partners with Rave Mobile Safety to develop powerful emergency and crisis response solutions for schools. This all-in-one solution combines Rave Mobile Safety’s Panic Button, which enables school personnel to instantly contact 9-1-1, with Intralogic Solutions technology, which features immediate single-click building lockdown and first responder–enhanced intelligence, access to video surveillance, digital floor plans, detailed facility maps, and remote access control. This powerful package allows school personnel to react more rapidly and gives first responders the tools they need to more effectively assess and respond to and address any crisis or critical incident.

For more information, visit www.ravemobilesafety.com or www.intralogicsolutions.com.

High-intensity LED spotlight

Larson Electronics has added a high-intensity LED spotlight to their line of products: LED90WRE, an ultra-compact LED light producing a 5,950 lumen output with low voltage and low amp draw, a 50,000-hour service life, and 12 to 32 volt compatibility. It is constructed with a single 90 watt CREE LED and with a high-output reflector to produce a narrow 10-degree-spread spot beam approximately 3,250 feet long. This spotlight is built for durability and versatility with a low-profile design, low power requirements, and versatile mounting options within an impact-resistant housing. The 8.7″-diameter lamp and reflector assembly is protected by a polycarbonate lens that is sealed against water and dust.

For more information, visit www.larsonelectronics.com.

Modular crime laboratory

HEMCO Modular Crime Labs feature a modular construction design that is cost effective and time efficient compared to traditional construction. An entire laboratory workspace is pre-engineered—including the structure and the lab furniture and fume hoods to outfit the interior. The wall panels have a white fiberglass surface for chemical resistance and excellent light reflectivity. Because of the modular construction, the structure can be easily assembled, modified in the future, or disassembled and moved if required. Ceiling HEPA filtration is designed to meet needs from a just-cleaned-up area from the surrounding environment to class 1000 (ISO 6). Door, lighting, and electrical options are provided as requested.

For more information, visit www.HEMCOcorp.com/modrms.html.

Safe areas for in-person transactions originating online

Safe Deal Zone was started a little over a year ago to provide a central place for law enforcement and municipalities to research and submit Safe Deal Zones for citizens conducting face-to-face transactions originating from CraigsList, Etsy, LetGo, Close5, 5Miles, and other online classified ads. While the enterprise has been successful in garnering some media attention and many new submissions, the pace of creating new zones is outpacing the database, and Safe Zone Deal needs law enforcement’s help. Agencies can submit their Safe Zones through the website. It is free to submit and free for anyone to search. Safe Zone lookup can be accessed at www.safedeal.zone/safe-transaction-zone-finder, and the Safe Zone sub-mission form can be accessed at www.safedeal.zone/safe-zone-submission.

For more information, visit www.safedeal.zone.

Rugged noteboook

GammaTech Computer Corp. brings its DURABOOK S15AB rugged notebook to public safety professionals. Featuring a generous 15.6″ full high-definition LCD display, the S15AB comes with Intel’s latest generation Broadwell U Series CPU, up to 16GB of memory, and the popular built-in DURABOOK toughness. Designed to withstand the harshest environments, the unit meets or exceeds the most difficult environmental specifications. Its C face (including keyboard, keypad, buttons, and indicators) offers spill protection. It supports an assortment of wireless communications methods, has ample HDD/SSD and ODD storage and over 8.5 hours of battery life, and it is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 7 operating systems.

For more information, visit www.gammatechusa.com.

Gunfire detection mobile app

SST, Inc., announces a new mobile app designed to extend ShotSpotter Flex alerts to a new native browser user-interface and native mobile iOS and Android platforms. With the new mobile app, more law enforcement users will have access to the valuable ShotSpotter service beyond the dispatch office or squad car, with real-time gunfire alerts delivered anytime, anywhere on any iOS or Android mobile phone, tablet, or desktop. The new mobile app is designed to provide timely situational awareness information to speed up officer response time and improve safety. Each alert provides key information for each incident, including incident time, number of rounds, and the location with a highlighted evidence search area.

For more information, visit www.shotspotter.com/shotspotter_mobile.