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Digital Video Case Studies

Robust solid-state digital technology greatly improves the video collection process by eliminating the need for videotapes, and enabling evidence of events to be reliably captured, documented, transferred and presented. The Toughbook® Arbitrator is engineered to perform in adverse outdoor environments—even when subjected to high vibration, drops or extreme temperatures.

Caldwell County Sheriff Case Study

The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office needed a reliable mobile video solution for event capture, evidence presentation and officer training. After extensive research, the division chose Panasonic’s Toughbook Arbitrator mobile digital video solution. The advanced wireless technology gave officers instant access to crime databanks. This enabled them to identify criminals and apprehend them on the spot. And the Toughbook Arbitrator component was the perfect solution for capturing, recording and storing every piece of evidence for reliable use in court.

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Lewisville Police Department Case Study

The Lewisville, Texas police department needed a clear and reliable method of recording traffic violations and capturing digital evidence for court use. The department chose Panasonic's superior mobile digital video system—the Toughbook Arbitrator. This robust solution included a color camera with infrared capabilities, as well as microphones for use in the car and on the officer. After implementation of the mobile digital video solution, officers were able to capture incidents as they happened. The officers were able to effortlessly bookmark and upload the digital videos using "hot spots" that were positioned throughout Lewisville so that they could easily access them as evidence later in court appearances.

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Police Department

As a result of an unwitnessed officer fatality, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department decided to invest in a mobile digital video system that would enable them to capture evidence and protect officers in the field. The department outfitted all 260 sheriff vehicles with the Toughbook Arbitrator, giving officers increased security, eye-witness corroboration and peace of mind. Using cutting edge technology, the Toughbook Arbitrator 360° automatically records video during traffic stops and high-speed chases. Sacramento County also employs the Arbitrator's wireless microphone, which clips to the officer's belt and records sound up to a distance of 1000 feet from the squad car. Once the incident is captured, the footage is automatically uploaded to a secure server, making the recordings secure and tamper-proof while ensuring the submission of reliable courtroom evidence.

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