Before we discuss the products on offer, let’s first consider why businesses choose a body worn camera for security and what features are available that will help you and your staff.

Why Choose Body Cameras

Gearing up with a security body camera comes with many benefits which is why they’re so important to use. With crime rates differing year to year and CCTV not available on every street corner, it’s the best way to protect your guards.

Video evidence is more reliable than verbal, meaning body cameras offer transparency and accountability. This results in the protection of your staff and business against any legal battle that may occur.

Most people change their attitude once they’re aware of being recorded which has the potential to instantly de-escalate a situation. Unfortunately, not everyone is put off by a camera. Some gain confidence whilst being filmed, leading those finding themselves in repercussions later down the line.

In addition, a security body camera can help for training purposes. This can help you see any room for improvement within the role and where training may be lacking. Improving your business and your staff.

Low End or Professional

A question that everyone is thinking; why should you get professional body cameras when there are low-end versions available? This is a very good query and a low-end security body camera may be cheaper but, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Professional body cameras are more durable and have a higher IP rating than lower-end cameras. This leads to a longer life span as one drop or fall will not cause as much damage and you’re not paying out for repairs or replacements as often.

Professional body cameras have long battery life and a big storage capacity. Different models of security body cameras have different storage capacity however these still are larger than what you will find on lower-end body cameras. The higher-end body cameras can transfer footage easily over Wi-Fi or 4G. Lower-end cameras transfer physically using cables.

A big difference between the two is the viewing angles. Low-end body cameras offer a limited viewing angle whereas professional body cameras offer a wider angle which is recommended for patrol work. This along with HD video quality makes professional body cameras worth the money invested into them.

Lower-end body cameras can be blurry and pixelated whereas professional body cameras have the ability to time and date stamp, making it easier to organise and find any footage that you may need later.

Many Features Available

The best body camera for security guards should have all the features that will make your day-to-day job easier and more efficient.

A great feature of a body-worn camera for security is the 30-second pre and post record time. The second your staff press the record button, your body camera has already stored the previous 30 seconds of the action.

You have access to an emergency button which is vital in any potentially dangerous situations and any lone workers that could be patrolling. One press and the emergency message is sent back to alert anyone who will get an emergency service out to them. Body cameras have a built-in GPS to track any body cameras & ultimately team members that are out on the job.

The best body camera for security guards should be robust, compact, and incorporate a high IP rating to cover any weather conditions or area permitting situations your security staff may be working in. 

With up to 10 hours of recording time and a high-quality microphone to pick up any audio, body cameras are great to attach for your shift.

High Tech Body Camera Integration

Be aware of your staff’s safety whilst also catching real-time action! 

Body cameras are constantly improving with new technology developing every year. The newest release is live streaming, seen in our new Halo partnership. Continuous access to live video feeds comes with many opportunities for safety in many ways. Emergency assistance has become easier to acquire with no wait times for your security guard to call it in. Assistance will be sent at the first sign of trouble, letting the viewer maintain situational awareness.

Using live streaming means you have a secure chain of evidence at your fingertips. Don’t wait for the body camera to come back to the office to then shift through the hours of footage waiting.

Two In One

POC, or push-to-talk over cellular, is a time and money-saving option. These are a great body-worn camera for security as they can incorporate into your current system, whether you have two way radios or mobile phones. These body cameras work using cellular, Wi-Fi and 4G. You’re less likely to encounter signal problems and the added experience of national and international coverage.

To check out our range of body cameras available, browse our bodycamera page!

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