HD video 101: Making high definition in-car video a manageable decision

摘要

In the last decade, the in-car video industry has undergone significant growth and change with the transition from analog to digital video systems. The new digital technology introduced many advances and features, such as improved video quality and pre-event video that forced manufacturers to develop new products and meet increasing expectations. In-car video has become a highlight of the law enforcement market, and garnered national and international attention in the process. Few products demand such scrutiny and investment on behalf of an agency. Few programs within the daily operations of most agencies demand such significant attention and generate such enormous benefits. Sgt. Charlie Walker of the Winfield (Texas) police department says, "I don't work without my camera. It's the second most important piece of equipment I take to work, after my sidearm."