Alabama PD Adopts Viridian FACT Duty Weapon-Mounted Camera

By Tactical-Life

In today’s day and age, it’s critical that a LEO is equipped with a camera to record use-of-force incidents. Most departments provide their officers with Axon body cameras. Officers with the Moody Police Department in Alabama, however, will be hitting the streets with Viridian FACT Duty Weapon-Mounted Cameras.

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As the name implies, these cameras are securely attached directly to the end of an officer’s duty gun. Here’s a quick blurb from Viridian’s presser which outlines exactly what these cameras can do:

Viridian FACT Duty WMC

This unique Weapon-Mounted Camera provides an unobstructed view of critical use-of-force events from the end of the firearm, addressing limitations officers can face with body cameras. The highly advanced WMC employs a 1080p full-HD digital camera with a microphone and 500 lumen tactical light. Viridian’s proprietary Instant-On technology automatically activates the camera and microphone whenever the officer draws the firearm from its holster. Not only does this eliminate risk of failure to manually turn on the camera during a critical event, but it also keeps the officer from fumbling with cumbersome equipment.

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Source:: Tactical Life