Technology
continues to improve the law enforcement bag of tricks.
The Recon Scout - pictured to the right – is a
durable, mobile camera designed to help law enforcement gather
intelligence during unfriendly situations.
Shaped like a dumbbell, this device and be driven
or thrown into hostile territory where it will send back real-time video
to the command center.
Durable enough to be thrown up to 120 feet, The
Recon Scout can transmit video up to 100 feet through walls and doors,
and up to 300 feet outdoors.
Once put into play, the movement of the Recon Scout
can be controlled at a distance using a remote controlled, joy-stick
equipped unit that also receives live video from the robot. In
situations involving barricaded suspects, hostages, the Recon Scout
allows police to gather mission critical information prior to entering
the environment. This information, including the number and location of
suspects, their possession of weapons, the status of hostages, and the
layout of interior rooms allows entry teams to assess the situation and
plan its safest resolution.
The on-board camera has infrared capabilities, so
it can still be used during evening and low light operations.
Whether thrown or dropped into a situation, because
of it’s design, the Recon Scout will always land ready to get to work.
Manufactured by Minneapolis based Recon Robotics,
the Recon Scout is already being used by some law enforcement agencies
around the country.
The units start at around $6,000.
NJLawman.com
Police and Law Enforcement News
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:50 p.m.
