Poli Ce Have Eye On Cameras For Taser Guns
A small camera that links to a Taser gun to obtain the moments before the weapon is discharged is catching the interest of police departments in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as that of the weapons’ opponents.
Created by Taser International, the Taser Cam is an audio and video recorder that fits to the stun gun’s butt and begins taping when the weapon is switched on. Taser International executives stated that the camera adds an extra layer of accountability for officers who employ the weapon.
Taser Cams could capture what is being said and done in the moments prior to somebody being hit by a Taser gun blast, which contains 50,000 volts, Taser International officials stated.
Some Fort Worth police officials wonder about the video quality of the Taser Cams. The cameras record in black and white but are outfitted with infrared technology to record images in light that is very low. Taser Cams cost around $400.
Abstracted by the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center(NLECTC) from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (07/08/06); Ramirez Jr., Domingo .