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.

Body-worn camera

Getac offers its next-generation Getac Veretos body-worn camera. With one of the smallest and lightest designs in the industry, it delivers 130-degree panoramic 480p to 1080p video, even in low-light conditions. Incorporating a wide range of communication features and up to 12 hours of full-shift battery life, the camera provides law enforcement with complete situational awareness, and its intuitive design makes the process of starting, stopping, and streaming video push-button easy. Each camera may be permanently issued or shared by multiple officers and easily checked in and out as needed. In-field tagging is easy, and the mobile app offers the ability to view and organize videos on the device without downloading or breaking the chain of custody.

For more information, visit http://us.getac.com.

Fleet management system

ARI, a leading global fleet services provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, has developed technology that can precisely measure how long a vehicle is out of service and provide data to proactively manage the reduction of a fleet’s total downtime. ARI VehicleDowntimeView uses GPS monitoring and telematics data to pinpoint the exact moment a vehicle arrives at and departs from a shop. ARI has geo-fenced more than 68,000 shops in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom so that a fleet manager is notified when any vehicle with a telematics device crosses a virtual border surrounding the shop property. Fleet personnel can search for and view the exact location of vehicles via Bing maps and set parameters to be notified when vehicles are down for maintenance past a certain timeframe.

For more information, visit www.arifleet.com.

UAS monthly subscription program

Aeryon, the provider of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), announced at the IACP 2016 the availability of a UAS solution to qualified public safety agencies on a monthly subscription basis: UAS Subscription Solutions for public safety. The solution provides agencies the option of a turnkey monthly program as an alternative to the typical one-time upfront purchase. The subscription solution offers UAS and all of the other aspects of an operational program (live streaming, maintenance and spares, fleet management and record keeping, insurance, etc.) in an easy-to-manage monthly package. Features include program launch and support services; the SkyRanger UAS; and secure, remote distribution of video and imagery.

For more information, visit www.aeryon.com.

Flashlight

Larson Electronics, an industrial lighting supplier, offers a multipurpose LED tactical flashlight providing dual functionality. The FL-LED-X2-DFX dual-function LED flashlight uses a CREE LED rated at 650 lumens in conjunction with a high-efficiency deep parabolic reflector to create a usable beam of light rated at 900 feet. A secondary floodlight is integrated into the housing of the light, producing a 200-lumen wide beam spread of light, making it ideal for close-up illumination. Constructed from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum with a Type III hard-anodized finish, this unit is watertight and able to withstand the rigors of aggressive and heavy duty use and applications.

For more information, visit www.larsonelectronics.com.

Lidar

Stalker Radar announces the release of the new R-Series ruggedized LIDAR RLR, purpose built to perform in real-world policing conditions. The RLR combines a waterproof and dustproof IP67 rating with a new graphics display and has been tested and passed requirements for both shock and vibration. Of course, the RLR retains the industry-leading acquisition time, range, accuracy, smallest size, and lightest weight for which Stalker is famous. The RLR weighs in at a scant 2.3 pounds, including the new snap-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery pack. The battery pack clips conveniently into the RLR’s handle and powers the RLR for 16 hours of continuous triggering between charges

For more information, visit www.stalkerradar.com.

Less-lethal weapon and digital evidence management solution

TASER International announces the Signal Performance Power Magazine (SPPM), the latest addition to an ever-expanding ecosystem of connected technologies. It is a smart battery that works with TASER’s X2 and X26P Smart Weapon. The SPPM is designed to automatically inform Axon Body 2, Axon Flex, Axon Flex 2, and Axon Fleet–compatible cameras when a TASER less-lethal weapon within signal range is armed, the trigger is pulled, or its arc switch is activated. The cameras can sense the weapon’s status change and start recording.

For more information, visit www.TASER.com or www.axon.io.

Update to handheld narcotics detection

Thermo Scientific TruNarc analyzer expands its library to give law enforcement rapid field detection capability for many new narcotics and synthetic opioids. Law enforcement agents, narcotics officers, and customs personnel can now quickly and safely detect street drug
W-18 and other lethal drugs with this updated library. As part of its most recent v1.6 software update, the TruNarc analyzer adds dibutyl one, furanyl fentanyl, and U-47700 to its onboard library, which now includes nearly 300 suspected narcotics and narcotics precursors and an additional 80 common cutting agents.

For more information, visit www.thermofisher.com/trunarc.

Community-focused app

LogicTree IT Solutions, Inc., with the help of law enforcement agencies across the United States, has developed the USPDhub system, an easy-to-use, two-way communication system designed for law enforcement agencies with all the features on one platform. The system is a mobile app designed to function as a communication tool between local law enforcement agencies and the communities that they serve. The newest update, “Smart Connect,” operates on the premise of “see something… say something” and, through an innovative communication channel, provides the community with an easy way to notify the appropriate agency and person with information.

For more information, visit www.uspdhub.com/OP/uspdhubcom.

Armored SUV

The Armored Group (TAG) an-nounces the launch of a versatile and innovative Super Duty SUV/TUV on the market, which is built on a variety of Ford Super Duty truck platforms and in models including the MCV, Tactical SUV, and Frontiersman. These vehicles have the overall appearance of a four- or six-door sport utility vehicle with low roof heights allowing access to restricted spaces such as parking garages. The new Super Duty SUV comes in both diesel and gasoline variations; four- and six-door models; and with the payload required for armoring and to hold from 8 to 12 individuals respectively. It is available with both left- and right-hand drive and with either 2- and 4-wheel drive options; it can be unarmored or built with up to B-7 level armoring depending on the needs of the end-user.

For more information, visit www.armoredcars.com and www.swat-vehicles.com.