Conceptual Gadgets, Digital Cameras, Spy Stuff
Taser Axon
Just yesterday, I was discussing the Sanwa Throat Microphone, a type of communication device that clips to the throat like a collar. I have recently discovered the Taser Axon, which works like the Sanwa in the way it clips to your head.
However, the Taser Axon is meant to be a recorder. It is designed to stay affixed to a cop’s head, so that footage will always be taken when an officer is on the beat.
This way, if there is any case against the officer, and it is a civilian’s word against the officer, the evidence will be on the Taser Axon to prove one person’s testimony in a trial.
My source did not say how much memory is on the Taser Axon, and I’m not certain how much would need to be on it to record the usual officer’s shift. I wonder how much would be of interest, either. I mean, do we really need footage of an officer waiting around in a patrol car, eating donuts?
I suppose that we might be looking at an era where every cop is under this type of surveillance. I would say that a long list of questionable actions by police officers in the past is enough to justify implementing this type of system.
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radio controlled boats Says: May 7, 2009 at 8:52 am
Great idea, its about time. As we have all seen lately, camera phones have been shedding a new light on our infallible law enforcement departments. If the officer happens to forget to turn on the camera then shame on him. I bet you would never get these in Mexico! And as for the criminal. If you break the law then shut up and do the time!
San Jose cops to get cameras on their heads » Coolest Gadgets Says: December 23, 2009 at 9:55 pm
[...] of you might remember when we reported on the Taser Axon, a camera that mounts on the head. According to Mercury News, the AXON project will apparently be [...]
Policjanci z San Jose będą stosować Taser Axon System | Gadżetomania.pl Says: December 25, 2009 at 9:01 am
[...] czy będzie on powszechnie stosowany przez policjantów. Okazuje się dziś, że tak! Pierwsi Taser Axon System zaczną stosować funkcjonariusze z San Jose (trzecie, co do wielkości miasto w Kalifornii). [...]
Bobnla Says: December 8, 2008 at 3:03 am
Adoption of cameras in law enforcement is not to place police officers under surveillance, It is to protect police departments and officers against false allegations.
The first genration of Axon will have 8 gigs of memory, Which is enough for about 8 hours of video.
The officers entire shift is not recorded and is activated by the officer when he feels the need.
Remember the camera is pointed at the public not the officer.
As far as interesting videos, I see alot of tv shows and movies about cops and not one about computer nerds that live with mom.