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.

 Digital recording systems

AngelTrax introduces the Vulcan Series in-vehicle surveillance systems and Pro8 Central Management System software. This new product lineup will offer clients full HD video of up to 1080P and up to 4-megapixel resolution, along with the ability to schedule or automatically download video clips via Wi-Fi or cellular with Pro8 CMS. Vulcan Series DVRs are engineered to record IP cameras and HD cameras on the same system and display them simultaneously on screen during playback. Recording two types of camera feeds on the same system enables the fleet operator to have IP cameras installed in key locations where clarity is most needed.

For more information, visit www.angeltrax.com.

Radio interoperability

JPS Interoperability Solutions, Inc., announces its new RSP-Z2. The RSP-Z2 combines the capabilities of the company’s network extension unit (NXU) and analog radio adapter (ARA products). The RSP-Z2 supports SIP, RTP, RoIP, PSTN, and radio connections allowing public safety agencies to communicate with a vast array of communication devices using a single interoperable platform. It works on a Linux operating system; includes a smartphone and tablet interface; connects to the company’s wide area interoperability system (WAIS); and supports SIP/ROIP pass-through, radio relays, a SIP/ROIP net with two radios, and PSTN to radio communications.

For more information, visit www.jpsinterop.com.

Laser scanner

Teledyne Optech announces the Polaris Terrestrial Laser Scanner. This versatile, productive, and user-friendly scanner bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor scanners. It can survey targets up to 1,600 meters away in long-range mode or collect up to 500,000 measurements per second in short-range mode. Its 360°×120° field of view (FOV) captures indoor panoramas from a single site, while its rugged design, light weight, and swappable batteries let it travel deep into the field. It automatically detects its own location with a built-in GNSS receiver and selects the planned survey parameters for the site.

For more information, visit www.teledyneoptech.com.

Helmet

Michael Lupton Associates Ltd. (MLA) offers a new and improved public order helmet, the Merlin. The new helmet is the result of a working group involving four organizations coming together over a three-year period to develop a product that provides an improved level of head protection and comfort built to the PSDB Protective Headwear Standard for UK Police (2004). The Merlin’s features include an improved visor seal; improved provision for communications; head cooling and breathability improvements; flammable liquid roll off; and a lighter weight design.

For more information, visit www.mlapoliceequipment.co.uk.

Online CSI skills proficiency assessments

Competency assessments are vital to ensure that crime scene investigators have the skills and understanding to process crime scenes properly. Online crime scene skills assessments using virtual scenes and tools are available. The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC), headquartered in Largo, Florida, hosts and manages the online tool. Proficiency testing is critical in forensic science to ensure protocols and procedures are performed consistently and correctly and skills are maintained. Laboratories seeking to achieve or maintain ISO certifications are required to use regular assessments to ensure a high standard of performance and quality, and crime scene investigators are no exception.

For more information, visit www.nfstc.org.

Laser sight

B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc., introduces the MAWL-C1+ commercial laser device. It allows for quick operation in the dark and on the move. The laser can be manipulated from near to far and back again between short-range, mid-range, and long-range specific settings. With low-profile activation buttons centered at just 0.37″ above the rail, the MAWL design offers an unparalleled combination of range adjustment and speed of use. The power balance of infrared illumination and pointing irradiance at different ranges becomes critical as commercial night vision quality continually increases, which is why MAWL-C1+ brings settings specific for close range to long-range target engagement, providing the user with a distinctive and functional near-infrared illuminator with irradiance on target and allowing for positive identification of objects.

For more information, visit www.bemeyers-mawl.us.

Digital forensics tool

The sea-change in the practice of forensic triage brought about by the digital revolution has moved on to a new stage, with the introduction of fully scalable, client-server architecture from Evidence Talks. Called Cascade Forensics, the system combines the company’s SPEKTOR triage technology and the ability to drive and control third-party forensic tools with policy-driven processing logic, creating a smarter way to move from digital triage to full forensic analysis via automated forensic workflows. In terms of the benefits available to users, the system accelerates delivery of forensic processing results within a standardized framework and improves efficient use of human and technical resources by automating multiple forensic tools and processes.

For more information, visit www.evidencetalks.com.

Electronic security system control solution

Digi Security Systems, partnering with Gallagher, offers a full suite of professional services, from business requirement analysis and customization services through application engineering and auditing. Digi develops systems using the Gallagher Command Centre, a powerful access control solution designed to give customers complete site control and management. Fully configurable to suit the unique needs of an agency, Command Centre allows users to define, manage, and report on all aspects of their system. Everything that happens on-site is relayed to the Command Centre operators in real time, enabling a swift and appropriate response to security threats. The Command Centre also offers seamless integration with all complimentary security and site management solutions, including Gallagher’s flexible, integrated access control solutions, managing multiple access points to control risk, and integrates with video security platforms, intruder alarms, and perimeter protection products.

For more information, visit www.digiss.com/government.

Unmanned aerial system

Aeronautics Group presents the Orbiter 2 UAS: a compact and lightweight system that is designed to offer extended endurance and range while being operated by a crew of only two people. It carries a multi-sensor camera with day-and-night channels and a laser pointer; it is gyro-stabilized with tri-sensor and zoom payload and can fly for four hours and to a distance of up to 80 km. Easy to operate and quickly assembled, the system is launched from a catapult and lands using a parachute and an airbag. The system delivers advanced image processing, accurate navigation, and net landing capability for maritime operations.

For more information, visit www.aeronautics-sys.com.