Body worn cameras: a security asset
Body worn cameras can be reliable for providing evidence in confrontational situations, and have even proved to be preventative as people change behaviour when they know they’re being recorded.
Changing the face of surveillance and security, body worn cameras have become popular as a convenient and effective device for capturing evidence. The small video and audio recording device can record for hours with minimal charge.
A preventative approach provides a safer environment for employees and may save your organisation from significant damage or costs, including lawsuits.
A proactive approach
All too often employees working in environments with the potential for confrontation or lone worker situations will confront behaviours that can directly put them at risk. The consequences of these events can lead to physical harm, litigation, reputational damage or more.
Body worn cameras can effectively gather evidence by recording these interactions or confrontations directly and even feed the footage, safely with encryption, to a trusted management system.
The devices are small and lightweight, worn directly on the chest or somewhere visible and convenient to record footage. There’s typically an explicit marking on the device to show that video and audio footage is being recorded. This factor in itself has a huge impact when people are aware their actions are being recorded.
Transparency of the footage guarantees accountability. Behavioural shifts will happen in response, which can make the workplace environment for your organisation much safer. The transparency of the footage also provides the same reassurance for people interacting with your employees.
Capabilities of body worn cameras
The features of modern body worn cameras allow for increased usability and transparency. The range of features include:
- High definition (HD) recording: The devices are capable of recording footage with 720p/1080p video quality
- Battery life: Up to 11 hours of continuous video can be recorded in a single charge
- Easy mounting: Lightweight with optional accessories, allowing for mounting and adjustment to make the device secure and accessible
- Minimal interaction: One press of a button to start recording, with features recording pre-event footage up to 30 seconds beforehand and remote alarm activation
- Durability: Weatherproof and designed to withstand day-to-day actions of law enforcement officers and security personnel
- Video management system integration: Designed with video editing and exporting efficiencies for non-technical users to create a video for presenting immediately
- Integration with CCTV: Seamless connection with current CCTV systems for ease of use
- Secure footage: Access control to the footage and back up capability
- Visible deterrent: Visual display of device changes the behaviour of people engaging in conflicting behaviour
- Wilson Security will have you covered
For transparent and reliable evidence, it’s necessary to have a body worn camera for front line employees working in environments with the potential for confrontation. At Wilson Security we work flexibly with your organisation’s needs to protect your employees with the best security devices. Get in touch with us today to learn how your organisation can adopt body worn cameras.
