Modern bodycams are smaller, lighter and increasingly sophisticated in the type of features they now support including; full HD video quality, infrared, night vision, integration with wearable equipment and even the ability to stream live footage to other devices. A feature which is especially possible when combining a Hytera Bodycam with a Hytera PDC760 Multi-mode Advanced Radio or utilising the new Hytera VM780 Bodycam which has built-in LTE.

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Bodycams are typically used by police, fire and ambulance services, but they are also issued to prison staff, private security officers, healthcare workers, railway workers, traffic wardens and parking attendants, any workers who may face abuse and the threat of violence in their jobs.

It is a smart 4G body camera weighing just 158g that allows officers to comfortably hold it in their hand or wear the uniform all day long without any burden.

A digital standard, ideal for mission-critical, high-security applications. Designed with public safety in mind to support large volumes of voice and data traffic.

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The VM780 takes RVM (Remote Video Microphone) Bodycams to the next level with the most advanced range of features available, including; a 2.8” touch display, powerful battery life supporting up to 8 hours continuous recording and 3G/ 4G & Wi-Fi for real time transmission anywhere, GPS built-in and PoC application compatibility.

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Oscar Rojas, Fleet Assistance Program (FAP) military police, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, experiences the shock of a Taser X26P during a non-lethal weapons training at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, Aug. 23, 2023. FAP Marines were taught how to properly handle, fire and reload the Taser X26P while also experiencing roughly 1,200 volts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier)

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In an effort to promote law enforcement transparency, deter violence and increase trial efficiency, public safety has advocated or legislated the use of technologies such as body-worn cameras. Providing staff with bodycams can help diffuse situations, record key events exactly as they took place and supplement other video, audio and eyewitness records.

Hytera SC580 smart 4G body camera captures high quality videos, audio, and photos and stores them securely. It is a light weight, pocket-sized body camera with a height of 91 mm, a width of 55 mm, and a depth of 29 mm, allowing users to comfortably hold or wear the all day without much burden. Its thin body comes with a powerful 3,200 mAh battery, which lasts longer than standard work shifts.

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Choosing the correct Bodycam for your requirements is essential, but with the full range of Hytera solutions there is a product to meet all needs and budgets.

Smart MDM collects and stores digital evidence from the RVM's via Multi-Unit Charger. With intuitive Graphic User Interface (GUI), you can review, manage and share data simply and efficiently from your pc.

Hytera VM750D Body Worn Camera (BWC) is designed to capture, store, and upload evidence such as pictures, videos, and audios in the field.

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A digital standard, ideal for commercial and professional users across industries, offering rich functionality with digital clarity.

Digital Evidence Management platform collects and stores the digital evidence on a secure network. Easily find data by tagging an evidence file and find it later through a key word search. For extra data security, manage customised permissions to different users.

Hytera's New GC550 2K HD wide-angled conventional mini body camera captures high quality videos, audio, and photos and stores them securely. It is also the smallest and lightest Hytera Bodycam at just 115g. This Bodycam is so easy to wear by simply attaching the 360 swivel clip to the front pocket. It is truly a small but powerful device with many 'must-have' features and functions which enable users to achieve maximum results on duty.

When engaging with the public during activities such as law enforcement, medical care, retail service and public transport provision, it is not uncommon for officers to face confrontational behaviour or disputes from the public. In the time of social media, anyone can broadcast any event at any time and share their personal comments on any controversies.