BodyCamera.co.uk Blog

August 29, 2019

How to use the GPS Tagging Feature with the Philips DVT3120 Body Camera
This short guide shows users how to configure and set up the GPS tagging feature on the Philips DVT3120 VideoTracer body camera. You can access the stored GPS data on your PC by plugging in the machine and navigating to the GPS data file.
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August 23, 2019

Why is the Pre/Post Record Feature Vital for Body Camera Users?
The pre/post record function (or 'buffer') allows the wearer to capture events up to 30 seconds prior to pushing the record button, and 30 seconds after recording has stopped. That 30 seconds of footage can protect the wearer's liability and justify any actions taken to restrain or caution an individual.
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July 31, 2019

Delivering Peace of Mind with Body Worn Video | Something to Consider for Couriers & Delivery Drivers
Couriers and delivery drivers can often get caught in the firing line for a variety of reasons; theft, misplaced parcels or failure to act in accordance with company policies to name a few. Without any physical evidence or reliable footage; it often boils down to 'your word against theirs'.
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July 31, 2019

10 Reasons for Using Body Cameras in Law Enforcement & the Emergency Services
Strengthening police accountability by ensuring there is sufficient, reliable and unbiased documentation of any officer/public interactions. Preventing confrontational situations due to the 'observer effect', which helps cool down volatile situations where both parties know they are being recorded. Potential to...
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July 31, 2019

What is the Observer Effect and Why People Act Differently When They Are Being Filmed
The 'Observer Effect', in regards to body-worn video, is the phenomenon that causes individuals who might have been inclined to act aggressively, abusively or antisocially to modify their behavior when they know that they are being filmed or recorded. The act of filming events automatically means that the individual(s) in question can be held accountable for their actions.
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July 10, 2019

Promoting Safety & Protecting Personal Liability for Delivery Drivers & Couriers
Unfortunately, many drivers out there (self-employed or otherwise) may not have adequate measures put in place to protect themselves when at work. Many thieves are looking to steal vehicles, packages, and money and as drivers more often than not work alone, can be seen as an easy target to criminals.
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June 19, 2019

Protecting your Personal Liability with a Body Worn Camera/Video Recording Device
Whether you are providing proof of your actions should anything unexpected occur and you need to ensure that your liability is protected, or you wish to capture footage of any other events, body worn cameras can prove a vital tool.
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June 3, 2019

Body Worn Cameras are Helping to Reduce Complaints against Police
University of Cambridge's Institute of Criminology who that the use of body-worn cameras by police officers is associated with an enormous 93% reduction in public complaints against police and law enforcement personnel.
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