Samsung Technology Is Helping Police Authorities Protect the Public’s Safety

Equipping US police with the technology to help protect the public

Police officers and law enforcement workers deal with turbulent, fast-paced, and often dangerous situations on a daily basis. Today, new technologies can support such jobs by significantly streamlining activities, enable workers to carry out tasks more effectively and even improve safety and transparency. It's a time when the right tools can truly change the day-to-day experience of public service professionals, consumers, and employees for the better.

Transforming operations in this way was the goal for the Kimberling City Police and the Indian Point Police in Missouri. These forces conducted a pilot program two years ago to test out new devices to help improve daily operations. Officers were equipped with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series smartphones¹ to help them find efficiencies in their work through several methods. This included their use as a body-worn camera to promote transparency, marking the first time that police have used a foldable device in this way.

Fast forward approximately six months and the pilot was complete, with officers reporting successful results. With the effectiveness of the devices established, Samsung explored ways to broaden their usage to even more police officers. The Galaxy Z Flip devices were then expanded to the San Benito and the Craighead County Sheriff's departments, bringing the benefits of this technology to even more public service professionals.

Why Samsung's foldables are the right devices for the job

The Galaxy Z Flip devices were chosen in part due to their unique form factor, which provides a lightweight, compact design. To ensure the devices were made with the best quality and as fit-for-purpose as possible, Samsung collaborated with Visual Labs, a leading body camera solution provider.

They worked together to customize the device, including remapping the external volume button to start the body camera recordings in urgent situations without the need to turn on the display or open the smartphone. The body camera function can also be activated by detecting high speed while pursuing a suspect, or, when connected to the dash-cam solution, through the activation of emergency lights. These features provide police officers with additional methods to promptly begin recording their surroundings, enhancing their ability to capture critical events.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series works well as a body camera due to its compact and foldable form factor, allowing for easy attachment to police uniforms and outer carriers. Its high-quality camera ensures a clear and detailed video recording, while its durable construction makes it suitable for demanding environments. Additionally, the long battery life and advanced features like stabilization and quick access to recordings make it an optimal choice for body camera use.

The result is a unique, all-in-one solution that provides efficiencies no other smartphone can offer. The Galaxy Z Flip's inherent versatility makes it extremely adaptable and appealing across numerous industries - for the police, it brings expanded on-the-job abilities, improved situational awareness, and enhanced communication and engagement across teams.