I'm preparing an upcoming presentation at the Digital Evidence School. I'm curious.....what brand or systems do your police agencies in your area/counties use for digital in-car video?<BR><BR>I've listed the ones most commonly used around here. Please weigh in and let's see what's most common around Texas. <BR><BR>If your system(s) aren't listed, please post directly with the name or brand for reference.<BR><BR>Thanks for your help!<BR> <img src="http://tdcaa.infopop.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)-->WatchguardL3 CommunicationsIntegrianPanasonic ArbitratorCoBan

We use the Digital Eyewitness from Kustom Signals, it is setup to auto transfer to our video server when the patrol units are in the PD parking lot. The video files are searchable/viewable from several terminals in the dept.

Barry,

Thanks for the reply! What format does it export in and are your prosecutors able to edit/redact as needed easily within the system or do they need separate software?

It exports to a *.wmv file and can be edited with any video editing software if needed. We routinely just send the video in a ready-to-play DVD as the system comes with Nero.

I haven't had anyone ask about editing so I'm guessing they have someone that does it at the DA's office. I'm guessing you could even use windows movie maker if you needed.

The nice thing about the wireless download is that it is totally hands off for the officers. The server is secured in our server room which is access limited. The server has several security features so file integrity is not an issue.

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Can't answer with just one. To my knowledge, we have Arbitrator, Insight Technologies, L3 Communications (BOO), Coban, and probably others.

Mamas, don't let your agencies purchase L3 systems! I cannot stand their proprietary package, with its poor video quality and total lack of ability to redact. But the vendor doesn't care; they just want to make the sale to the PDs.

I'm glad this will be a topic at the seminar!

Uses Integrian.

Our PD is going to Safety Vision. Haven't used it yet, so no opinions on it, but high expectations from what I've been told!

I agree with L3, used that in the past and it was TERRIBLE.

Anyone else? Lots of views on the thread, but not many votes on the different systems. Does that mean you are still getting VHS?

If your county/area has a mixture of systems, post a reply with what you have and skip the poll!

I will be attempting to de-mystify the most common systems so let me hear from you..... thanks to those that have replied so far!

Sugar Land uses Digital Eyewitness from Kustom Signals.