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1. 3. 2. 2. Coban Technologies www.cobantech.com Since 2002, Coban Technologies has been manufacturing and developing in-car video systems for the public safety sector. In 2010, the company introduced its next generation of digi- tal in-car mobile video recorders, the EDGE, which allows police personnel to capture, transfer, manage and store video evidence with exacting precision. Tested to MIL STD 810-F for temperature, shock and vibration, the EDGE features a rugge- dized removable hard drive that functions as a backup upload solution if wireless is unavailable. The EDGE records in H.264 video format and supports up to six cameras, with simultaneous recording from up to five. The camera system features a wide viewing angle with 18X optical and 12X digital zoom, and has IR-cut filters for low light or night mode recording. Checkpoint video transfer al- lows vehicles to halt a wireless upload and resume transfer from the same point at a later time without data loss. The EDGE system supports up to three microphones with a wireless mic operating range of up to 1,000 feet, and talk time up to 10 hours. Two programmable mic buttons are pro- vided for functions such as mute, snapshot, bookmark and covert interview. Other features include multiple configu- rable recording triggers and patent-pending instant replay capability. According to Vice President of Sales and Market- ing David Hinojosa, the base in-car system is priced around $4,650. 3. Data911 www.data911.com For over 27 years, Data911 has been a leading developer and manufacturer of rugged in-vehicle computer and digital video systems for both commercial and public safety fleets. Designed to meet the specific challenges facing law enforcement, the company's Mobile Digital Video (MDV) System is a complete video management system available in three configurations: tethered to an on-board computer or laptop; an independently powered standalone, and a standalone hybrid. Hardware includes front and rear compact video cameras, a wireless microphone system, and an optional bullet cam- era for license plate reads. MobileVid front-end software provides touchscreen functionality, exportation of files to the computer's external drive, and the ability to record and re- view simultaneously. The browser-based VidNet system of- fers full search capability of server-stored information, and provides all the tools necessary for effective video evidence management. Other features include live streaming video to any secure location, real-time mapping that can be integrated with inci- dent playback, and continuous or incident-triggered video and audio capture. Data911 offers free evaluation trials for all their products, and can provide individual quotes based on the customer's specific needs. Prices for the MDV system range from $2,900 to $4,900 depending upon configuration, fleet size and other criteria. 4. Decatur Electronics www.decaturelectronics.com For over 50 years, Decatur Electronics has been a leading pro- vider of traffic enforcement technology for public safety agen- cies. In 2000, the company expanded its product line to include police in-car video systems. The Responder 1000 is its third- generation in-car video system that is flexible, affordable and easy to operate. The DVR is a state-of-the-art 120GB removable hard drive that provides 3.5 days of full-time recording, and features programmable pre-event recording for capturing evi- dence and delivering it to court. Built to military standards, the Responder 1000's compact design allows for multiple mounting options inside the ve- hicle. With a 3.5-inch LCD monitor, the system's front camera – and optional rear camera – provides 10X zoom and .25 lux sensitivity for clear video capture in all lighting conditions. The microphone component is offered as an external lapel mic or a built-in internal mic, and allows the officer to trigger video recording at the push of a button. The Responder 1000 File Manager simplifies video trans- fer and evidence retrieval, and provides easy-to-use tags and organizational tools for effective video and report manage- ment. The system sells for approximately $3,500, depending on features, with back-office docks priced at around $300. 5. Digital Ally www.digitalallyinc.com Utilizing the newest generation of technology, Digital Ally specializes in advanced digital-video police cameras and law www.lawandordermag.com 53 4.