Overview
Records up to 4 hours of full-color digital video with audio. Created by your peers VIEVU is a lightweight, hands-free, wearable digital video camera designed by former police officers to meet the specific enforcement and documentation needs of law enforcement professionals. Request a free, no-obligation quote today!
Full Product Info
Features and Specifications:
- See VIEVU cameras in action! VIEVU Video (opens in new window)
- Ideal for patrol officers, motorcycle units, bicycle units, foot patrol, horse-mounted units, SWAT and more
- PVR includes:
- VIEVU™ Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
- VeriPatrol™ Software (also includes free software updates)
- RS-232/USB cable
- Wall-mount AC battery charger
- DC charger for vehicle use
- 90 day limited warranty (extended 9 months or 21 months Manufacturer's Warranty available, see Accessories, above)
- For professional law enforcement users meets I.A.C.P. standards
- Field-tested by the Seattle Police Department and used by Law Enforcement Agencies in 20 states
- Did You Know? Half of all complaints against officers are dropped when subjects learn video evidence exists. VIEVU provides cost-effective defense against frivolous claims too, where a typical payout can start at $17,500 and a typical investigation can run up to $5,000. The potential for not only saving money, but court time and manpower makes VIEVU indispensible and very affordable
- Secure Software:
- An accurate record of subject behavior and officer conduct is recorded for up to 4 hours indisputable in a court of law
- VIEVU's VeriPatrol™ Software creates a secure, reliable chain of custody
- "Closed" memory for security video and audio records can't be altered or deleted by users
- Stores videos for 90 days
- Password-protected program access
- Archives credible evidence and activities
- Simple USB download video files are downloaded to a PC via simple drag-and-drop
- Evidence Gathering:
- Detectives can see scenes as they were when first responders arrived
- Crucial verbal testimony is preserved
- Document crime scenes
- Officers can refer to the video to increase accuracy in reporting
- Officers can save time by submitting video as evidence
- Officer Safety:
- Subjects change their behavior when they know they are being recorded
- Officers are exonerated of wrongdoing 93% of the time when video evidence is available
- Easy to Use:
- Hands-free operation
- Even with gloved hands, VIEVU turns on in a snap
- Record On: slide lens cover/switch to expose the lens and begin recording
- Record Off: slide lens cover/switch to cover the lens and stop recording
- The VIEVU PVR's simple design means that officers do not have to fumble for a small button or divert their attention away from the action as a tense or uncertain incident takes place
- Tri-Clip Design enables attachment virtually anywhere on body (mid-chest is usually an ideal spot)
- Adds an extra layer of accountability and safety when you are out of line-of-sight from your vehicle's in-car video camera
- Does not hinder access to other tools carried by officers
- Can Be Used in Low Light: PVR does not emit any light source. In a dark environment use flashlights, headlights or other ambient lighting sources to provide adequate light for exposure
- Tips for PVR Positioning:
- The human body naturally angles upward in the upper chest area
- The PVR should be positioned so that it faces forward, toward the action
- Experiment with placement on the body to achieve the desired angle
- Use a screwdriver to adjust the clip or optional attachment accessories
- Does not interfere with other electronic equipment
- Visible green display L.E.D. light indicates a recording device is in use
- Records up to 4 hours audio/video
- If camera reaches full capacity, it stops recording and L.E.D. indicator light turns red
- 71-degree wide angle field of view eliminates need for viewfinder and gives you confidence that the action is in view and in focus
- VGA 640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps
- Video format: .AVI MPG4 in the popular Xvid codec
- Date and time stamp on video (GMT)
- Waterproof for use in inclement weather (IPX5 standard), but is not submersible
- Rubberized, durable construction
- Green design meets RoHS, WEEE standards
- Reset button next to USB port can be accessed by a paperclip reboots camera with no data loss
- LED status/warning light alerts officer to low memory and/or low battery
- Battery: Li-Ion battery
- Charging Time: Up to 3 hours
- Size: 2-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 5/8" (smaller than a standard pager)
- Weight: 3.5 oz.
- Operating System (OS) Requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X
- F.C.C. and C.E. certified
- Can be set up on secure department network (see images above for Network Server Installation Chart)
- User Application:
- Users access VeriPatrol™ with a unique login account
- Users can upload videos to the system
- Users can view videos uploaded from their own account
- Users can flag any video within their account for indefinite retention
- Once the video is uploaded into VeriPatrol™, it is secure and cannot be copied or altered by a user
- Administrator Application:
- Administrator can add user and administrator accounts
- Administrator can view videos entered by all users into VeriPatrol™
- Administrator can export a copy of any video from the system, but the original is retained in the system
- Exported videos are .avi format
- All export actions are recorded in the master log for accountability
- Current default file retention is 90 days. No video can be deleted from VeriPatrol™ for 90 days, but is then automatically deleted unless the video is flagged for retention
- User or Administrator can flag a video
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