Equipping field personnel with smartphones can increase situational awareness, expand capabilities, and enhance community engagement. Smartphones can even serve as effective body-worn cameras and deliver a level of utility that far exceeds single-purpose devices. Chief Todd Lemoine, Kimberling City Police Department, Missouri, decided to use the compact Samsung Z Flip smartphone paired with Visual Labs software to equip his officers with a feature-rich body camera system that maintains full smartphone functionality. Immediate transfer and availability of video via the cloud plus intuitive analytics has improved operational efficiency significantly. This will be an agency presentation that will include lessons learned and benefits realized. Don’t miss this informative webinar.

Learning objectives

• Awareness of advances in mobile technology, including using a smartphone as a body worn camera.
• Comprehension of the advantages of cloud storage for body-worn cameras and the importance of evidence management.
• Understanding of how smartphones can improve operational efficiency, increase situational awareness, and improve officer safety.