Axon , the global public safety technology leader, introduced its next generation body-worn camera, Axon Body 4. Key upgrades include:
- Expanded Communications Ability: Axon Body 4 introduces bi-directional communications between officers and their support teams, by enabling multiple viewers who have access to the livestream to communicate in real-time with the camera wearer. A new Watch Me button empowers officers to signal for additional support, with location and critical alerts displayed on Axon Respond.
- More Points Of View: Axon Body 4 offers the option to easily connect an additional point-of-view (POV) camera module. This camera can attach to an officer’s head or shoulder, used handheld or affixed to the brim of a hat or sunglasses to allow to for alternative perspectives that more closely mirror the officer’s own point of view.
“Axon Body 4’s advanced features are a giant leap forward for handling an incident safely in real-time,” said Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon. “Axon Body 4 provides far more than just a camera. It has the ability to be a communications beacon. We believe Axon Body 4 will be a powerful tool in public safety and security that can unlock new levels of transparency, flexibility, increased situational awareness and real-time support. This device sits at the core of equipping agencies so they never miss a moment.”
Ensuring that critical moments are always captured is an important component of Axon’s moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in the next decade. Axon has led the way in body camera innovation since 2008, providing customers with the latest technology to increase officer and community safety. Axon Body 4 was specifically built for the unique needs of public safety and security, empowering users to capture and preserve footage and data exactly as situations unfold.
More than just a camera, Axon Body 4 can eliminate barriers of communication
In situations where public safety is at risk, real-time visibility into unfolding events and timely support are crucial. Livestreaming has been a tactical advantage in these instances, providing additional eyes on scene. However, communication to officers from supervisors and dispatchers has historically been over the radio, and out of sync with the video and audio of the livestream.
A new Watch Me button on Axon Body 4 empowers officers to signal for an additional set of eyes to watch their back when responding to calls. When an officer presses this button, Axon Respond users receive a notification within moments so they can immediately support the officer.
SOURCE: PR Newswire