“Cameras produced by Reveal Media are versatile, good at preventing crime and providing training.”
A bouncer wearing RS2
The body worn cameras manufactured by Reveal Media have had a rave review from internationally successful security company G4S. They have written a testimonial that claims RS2 body worn video cameras are ideal for their needs. G4S West of Scotland Events has said that the body worn cameras produced by Reveal Media are versatile, good at preventing crime and providing training. They also praised Reveal Media's customer support.
“After careful research and testing we put the Reveal Media RS2 unit into various venues that we provide the security and event stewarding for,” said G4S. They tested the weatherproof hardy exterior, low light capabilities and microphone sensitivity. The cameras were used in extreme conditions from football stadiums that are open to the elements to concerts with changing lights and sounds. G4S commented, “we found the unit was able to handle with ease all the environments we put it in; it was ideal for our needs.”
Security companies not only need to record incidents, they are there to prevent them. The RS2 body worn camera has a public facing screen, which has proven to reduce crime by up to 30%. In addition, its leather pouch is emblazoned with the words ‘Video Recording’. “As well as presenting video evidence if required,” G4S said about the RS2, “we have found them to be a successful tool in deescalating a potential flashpoint. With the packaging informing customers that you are wearing a CCTV unit and backing that up by verbally explaining to them you are recording, this can instantly change an irate customer into a compliant customer.”
A secondary use of the RS2 is for training. Several of Reveal Media’s customers are using the RS2 for training purposes, including G4S. They said, “We can record in areas that we were not traditionally able to; mainly due to the environment and practicality. Now we can capture footage, review it and implement training needs and feedback within a quick timeframe.”
The RS2 body worn cameras are currently permanent fixtures at Glasgow SECC and Ibrox football stadium as well as being used at the Scottish Community Leagues Cup Final at Hampden and Boxing at Braehead Arena in March.
Future plans for the body worn cameras involve Rockness Festival, Rugby 7s at Scotstoun Stadium, T In the park, Madonna at Murrayfield Stadium and the Olympic torch concert at George Square in Glagow where Eliza Doolittle and Emeli Sande are rumoured to perform.
As well as recently taking over management of several UK prisons, G4S has just entered a partnership with Lincolnshire Police, another RS2 user. Thirty percent of the force will enter the private sector under the new agreement, which plans to see G4S building a new station in Lincolnshire. It is wonderful to see our customers working together and we hope to see more widespread use of our body worn cameras with the interest in partnership from many other stations.
A final word from G4S: “We have now implemented the RS2 unit across our venues and had great success with them and a positive response from our clients and the customers we look after.”