Point Blank Enterprises' first-ever body-worn camera solution, the Intelligence Retrievable Incident System (IRIS), was designed to meet the growing demand for law enforcement agencies to provide a visual and audio record of officers’ interactions with the public.
As more and more agencies across the country and worldwide seek to comply with Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Programs (PIP), Point Blank’s latest IRIS solution offers the most efficient and effective approach to achieving agency goals. Preliminary evidence, including a 2013 report from the Department of Justice (DOJ), has shown that the presence of body-worn cameras helps to strengthen accountability and transparency, assists in de-escalating conflicts, and can result in more constructive encounters between the police and members of the community. Point Blank has brought forth a viable BWC offering that incorporates the most innovative technology and ‘best practices’ training for officers who are required to use this equipment in performing their duties.
The company has developed a Gen II camera with multiple cutting-edge capabilities which provide much-needed flexibility and can easily integrate with an officer’s protective vest, helmet, uniform, etc. Among IRIS’ primary components are:
- Push to talk for 2-way radio speaker
- HD camera for still photos
- Audio only recording
- Power on and off switch
- Photo sensor for infrared light
- Infrared light
- True viewing angle
- Record button
- 2-way radio speaker plug
- HDMI and USB output
- File tagging
The Intelligence Retrievable Incident System from Point Blank which is available to officers nationwide through DOJ grant programs such as the Community Oriented Policing Services’ Community Policing Development Program and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program offers unparalleled features including:
- 20 vs 16 Megapixel HD image sensor
- Supports 1296p/1080p /720p/480p
- Supports up to 64GB video storage
- Built-in 2-inch TFT LCD display
- Ruggedized construction for operation in adverse conditions
- Impact resistant up to 6ft
- Easy to use one-button recording
- Up to 30 seconds pre/post recording
- Pre-rec audio disable option
- 140° viewing angle
- 2 batteries, 1 battery for 6.2 to 6.6 hours (Polymer battery)
- High performance and specialized DSP video chipset
- Auto IR turn on/off up to 45ft in total darkness
- Optional Build-in GPS/WIFI
In response to meeting agency specifications that require the natural view of the officer, Point Blank also will offer the following upon agencies’ requests:
- Option to disable night vision feature
- Option to reduce field of view
