"For the past decade, public safety agencies have worked with RapidSOS to integrate critical data in an emergency," said Michael Martin, CEO of RapidSOS. "RapidSOS Unite culminates that work and our collaboration with over 540 million connected devices - harnessing AI to seamlessly integrate rich data and a suite of new tools into public safety's mission-critical operations."

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Across the spectrum of industries, the right tools are essential for getting the job done safely and correctly. The advancement of technology has helped create an expansion of these tools. Body worn cameras are a prime example—a tool law enforcement can use that offers multiple benefits.

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De-escalation is not a new concept (one could argue Sun Tzu was one of its first proponents as he could solve conflicts without the need for fighting). Still, it’s a popular concept due to incidents that sparked public discomfort. It’s not unusual to hear things such as “Why didn’t the officer de-escalate the situation?”. This […]

Safety Pioneer ProgramAlong with Unite, RapidSOS is launching the Safety Pioneer Program. This program invites forward-thinking public safety agencies to collaborate with RapidSOS in shaping the future of emergency response. Participants receive early access to new features, contribute to platform roadmap, and drive feedback to enhance emergency response.

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"The Safety Pioneer program formalizes the incredible collaboration we've had with public safety to build RapidSOS," said Martin. "Our work is inspired by public safety and we are excited to enter this next phase of innovation in partnership together."

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RapidSOS Unite also integrates seamlessly with RapidSOS Harmony, the first AI copilot for public safety also launching today.

At some point during a commute or road trip, every driver has seen some type of variable message sign above or along the side of the roadways. Variable message signs (VMS) are digital road signs that use LED lights that display a variety of changing messages to commuters. While they are sometimes attached to a […]

We know that countless hours and personnel time can be lost to outdated facial redaction processes. The advanced technology of Argus gives you one-touch facial redaction so evidence can be processed expediently without sacrificing critical time on manual video file processing. It’s designed for easy retrieval of important footage needed for ongoing investigations, court proceedings, internal reviews, training sessions, and more.

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RapidSOS, the intelligent safety company, today announced Harmony, the first copilot for public safety designed to integrate billions of data...

At Kustom Signals, we are committed to providing tools that not only help make an officer’s job easier but equipment that works to keep law enforcement professionals safe. Our Argus Body Worn Camera features advanced AI technology that triggers recording based on real-time events and even officer movement.

The studies found that law enforcement agencies using BWCs had a statistically significant difference/decrease in “fatal citizen encounters” in the three-year time span from acquisition to post-acquisition/active use.

RapidSOS Unite harnesses AI to unify critical emergency data, multimedia feeds, and a suite of tools like language translation and messaging in one unified platform

For further details about RapidSOS Unite and the Safety Pioneer Program, please visit rapidsos.com/safety-pioneer-program.

“Research on police body worn cameras emphasizes deterrence as the primary mechanism linking camera use to a variety of outcomes. A deterrence perspective suggests that body worn cameras would discourage both officers and citizens from engaging in inappropriate or illegal behavior because it may be captured on a video camera.”

Research is ongoing to provide comprehensive data regarding the full impact BWCs can have on a law enforcement agency and its officers. In the meantime, AI powered Argus Body Worn Camera technology from Kustom Signals offers a host of proven features and advantages for law enforcement, including:

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NEW YORK, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidSOS, the intelligent safety company, today announced RapidSOS Unite, an AI-powered intelligent safety platform for emergency responders. Unite integrates with most call-handling and computer-aided dispatch applications, providing a comprehensive picture of emergencies while enabling advanced AI-assistive tools, multimedia streaming, and critical data from over half a billion connected devices.

Body worn cameras (BWCs) have rapidly become the new norm for law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. As a law enforcement tool, BWCs have been utilized in the field since 2005, originating in the United Kingdom. American law agencies began incorporating body-worn cameras about ten years later.

From officer safety, to training, to de-escalating situations and increasing police transparency, the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by police has a large number of advantages. However, not everyone agrees on how and when these BWCs should be used. When should these cameras be turned on – and when, if ever, is it appropriate to […]

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In a study profile posted by the National Institute of Justice, in November 2022, on the effects of body worn cameras on civilian fatality rates, the data supports the theory that BWCs help decrease fatalities. It states:

The BWC will trigger its recording feature when it detects a gunshot, a hard fall, running, and other situations. The AI has been trained to send life-saving alerts back to the base administrative team, allowing them to:

In an emergency, Unite intelligently fuses millions of sensor feeds into one unified picture of an incident, allowing public safety officials to view real-time location, health profile, telematics, alarm data, and more.

Body worn cameras, even the most basic models, provide time-stamped audio and video footage. Innovative technology utilized in BWCs like our Argus Body Worn Camera makes it much easier to provide tangible evidence faster and more efficiently.

As vehicle technologies change and advance, it is important that RADAR and other law enforcement equipment that is used in conjunction with police vehicles adapt. Changes in new vehicle connectivity have made this advancement in RADAR technology extremely important. Kustom Signals is a leading innovator in law enforcement tools and at the industry’s forefront with […]

Add-on modules such as Field Responder extend this unified picture out to those responding to the incident. Meanwhile, the Intelligent Analyst module unifies all data from each incident (even those where the phone doesn't ring such as during an outage, IoT incidents, or hang-up calls) into a unified reporting, analytics, and forecasting application.

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"For the past decade, public safety agencies have worked with RapidSOS to integrate critical data in an emergency," said Michael Martin, CEO of RapidSOS. "RapidSOS Unite culminates that work and our collaboration with over 540 million connected devices - harnessing AI to seamlessly integrate rich data and a suite of new tools into public safety's mission-critical operations."

RapidSOS Unite is an evolution of the company's existing Portal and Premium solutions into a single product with a suite of new advanced features:

Given that, by 2035, there are expected to be 4.5 million self-driving cars moving around US streets,they will have a tremendous impact on police forces.

When body worn cameras are in use, there is the potential for a reduction in officer injuries and fatalities. On average, civilians tend to pull back and exhibit less aggressive behavior when interacting with officers wearing body cameras. Deescalating dangerous situations helps keep both officers and civilians from harm.

For the past decade, thousands of public safety agencies have shaped RapidSOS' technology roadmap.  Over a quarter billion dollars in research and development later, those initial insights from public safety now support over 21,000 911 and first responder agencies in six countries with 3.3 billion data payloads.

RapidSOS, the intelligent safety company, today announced Alarm Call Automation, a new solution to address the growing volume of sensor-initiated...

Police biometrics is going through a rapid evolution of technology development, led by organizations such as the FBI who are making useful systems available to local law enforcement agencies.