Do you see what I see...

The Greenville Police Department has purchased 26 on-body officer camera systems and has implemented the use of these cameras to supplement policing activities across the City.

The AXON Flex system is an on-body officer camera designed to be worn by first responders such as law enforcement, that captures video evidence from the officer’s perspective.  The camera is worn on the body or the head, capturing 90% more information than in-car dash cameras.  It has multiple mounting options, including an integrated mount with protective eyewear, as well as shirt-collar, epaulette, ball cap, and helmet mounts.

                                                                                   

Because the majority of what law enforcement officers do is away from the patrol car, this system was designed for comfort, convenience and performance but most importantly it is designed to capture video evidence from the vantage point of the officer’s perspective. 

On-body cameras provide police officers with these key benefits:

• They raise the quality of evidence gathered from police activity.  Videos aid in criminal investigations and become evidence in cases.
• They enhance the public trust and create safer communities at a lower cost. Often times a suspect or offender will modify his behavior when he learns he is being video-taped.
• Videos aid in administrative investigations by providing an accurate record of events.  The Department believes this will decrease litigation and increase cost savings by reducing false complaints, and making the investigation of complaints easier and simpler.

 This truly is cutting edge stuff...