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SPECIAL REPORT SUMMARY Today's digital video capabilities include pre- and post-event recording, high image resolution, quick data transfer, and multi-camera options. MORE INFORMATION See article for specific URLs. What's New In Digital Mobile Video 6. THE LATEST IN DIGITAL MOBILE VIDEO In-car video technology goes beyond officer safety. By Susan Geoghegan I 1. Apollo Video Technology www.avt-usa.com n the past decade, advances in mobile digital video recording technology have had a significant impact on law enforcement. Most people view the use of cameras in patrol cars primarily as a way to collect evidence and protect officers from false accusations. But, in-car video technology goes beyond that by enhancing officer safety and professionalism, improving agency accountability, and assisting in prosecution and case resolution. The following companies provide high- quality in-car video systems to the public safety sector. Named in 2011 as the number one sup- plier of transit-bus mobile-video sur- veillance equipment in the Americas, Apollo Video Technology provides reliable, easy-to-use solutions for both public safety and private industry. Their RoadRunner™ Digital Video Re- corder is designed specifically for use in mobile applications, and delivers ex- ceptional video quality at a low cost of ownership. The system comes with all the wiring and cables required, provid- ing do-it-yourself turn-key installation, if desired. Apollo Video's management soft- ware allows for easy fleet-wide sys- tem updates, and includes an optional GPS with iSM™ (Interactive Speed and Mapping) Interface. Optional ViM (Vehicle Information Manage- ment) and ViM AutoClip software simplifies fleet and video manage- ment, and provides temporary or long-term storage for video clips. The DVR meets military specifications for durability against shock and vi- bration, and comes with a three-year warranty, a lifetime of software up- dates, and months of data storage. The system is wireless ready for use with any TCP/IP-based network and is configured to automatically begin recording and continues to record during playback, remote viewing, and archiving functions. Video clips feature optional password protection and system settings are secured with password protected access rights for up to 64 groups and 256 users. MSRP for Law Enforcement packages start at $4,500 and include a 1.0 TB hard disk drive. 52 LAW and ORDER I May 2012 May 20