The Columbia police department requests community comments on renewal and upgrades to its set of axonal technologies.
The police service has slowly introduced technology in steps. The ministry has used Axon Tasers since 2005.
In 2011, the police service began testing different cameras. Then, in 2012, the department bought 102 Axon Tason cameras per $ 100,000, and some officers began to carry them in a pilot project.
Finally, in 2014, the police service distributed bodily cameras – all uniform officers must carry them on patrol and when they interact with the public. They also use Axon Evidence Management (evidence.com) since 2014.
The Columbia police service will associate with representatives of Axon to make presentations on Axon Fleet 3, Axon Signal, Axone Body Worn cameras and Axon Evidence Management.
According to a press release from Missouri Highway State Patrol, Fleet 3 of the Axon will be able to help officers find stolen vehicles, locate the suspected suspects and improve the overall efficiency of the law application while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, data protection and responsibility thanks to a complete transparent audit.
Axon Fleet 3 would include cameras by car with automated technology for the recognition of license plates.
The Axon signal, another potential upgrade, allows automatic activation of used axonal body and car cameras in response to specific triggers such as drawing of tase and handguns and activation of emergency lights or sirens.
Axon Signal aims to reduce the risk of missed records, ensuring that the cameras start recording without requiring manual activation and improving the liability of officers.
Finally, the AXON evidence management system includes automatic marking technology that improves digital evidence management and agent responsibility by automatically applying metadata such as case numbers, locations and horodatages to recordings so that they are properly kept.
The system aims to reduce manual data entry, minimize errors and guarantee precise and transparent documentation. He will also be beneficial by saving time and allowing the police service to strengthen public confidence.
“Public security is our number one priority, and we believe that this technology will support this mission,” said police chief Jill Schlude. “With your comments, we can make sure that this technology effectively supports our efforts to ensure the safety of our residents.”
Meetings will be held at the following hours and locations:
- Saturday March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in the 1A / 1B conference rooms at the Town Hall, 701 E. Broadway
- Monday, March 10, from 11.45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Molly Thomas Bowden district police center, 1204 International DR.
- Monday March 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in conference rooms 1A / 1B at the Town Hall, 701 E. Broadway