VidMic

The VIDMIC VX2 has a larger LCD view screen but much longer battery life than the first-generation VIDMIC.

VIDMIC, a global provider of officer-worn video, radio accessories, and digital file management software, today announced a new version of its VIDMIC body-worn video system. The new VIDMIC VX2 delivers unprecedented video intelligence, longer run time, and greater ease of use in a lighter, water-resistant unit that doubles as a video camera, video screen, and shoulder microphone.

"Our officers greatly benefit by having video and audio capabilities available to them at any time," said Lonnie Cook, chief of the Laredo Independent School District Police Department. "Because the camera is inside the shoulder microphone, nothing extra is added to the uniform. We've found that when people know we are using video technology, it has a tendency to immediately diffuse tense situations as well as providing irrefutable evidence of what happened." 

VIDMIC was the first company to bring to market an officer-worn video system in the United States. The benefits of using wearable video cameras for police are well documented. The use of video has been shown to increase officer safety, document traffic violations and citizen behavior, reduce time in court, provide evidence for internal investigations, increase the likelihood of successful prosecutions, and save taxpayer dollars by reducing frivolous lawsuits.

In fact, according to a study by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), when video evidence is available for complaints brought against officers, the officer is exonerated 93 percent of the time.

"With the VX2, we are bringing officer-worn video for law enforcement to the next level," said Todd Haynes, CEO of VIDMIC. "The VX2 is true to our patented design where the camera is mounted inside the shoulder microphone. The fact that no additional equipment is added to the uniform makes it a very attractive solution to officers. We've expanded the storage on the unit to 8GB and cranked the battery life to support 12 hours of stand by time and four hours of live video recording."

VIDMIC VX2: The next evolution of officer-worn video includes the following:

• Improved battery life: 12 hours of stand-by and four hours of active video recording

• Larger LCD screen: integrated video screen located on the back side of shoulder microphone

• Lighter case: the VX2 is about .5 ounces lighter than its predecessor

• Increased storage: 8GB of storage enables hours of video and thousands of still photos

• Larger lens: increases the field of view by camera

• Low-light recording: better video quality in various lighting conditions

• Firmware upgrades: control a greatly expanded feature set to comply with various department/city policies

• Water resistant: new seals and form factor enable use in all weather conditions
• Manufacturing has been moved to U.S. facilities for improved quality assurance and timely delivery.

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Be careful what you publish on the internet...

A couple of years ago someone suggested I become a Notary Public and service the title business as a mobile Notary.  I thought why not, I was working at Clear Channel as an Ad Exec, I could use the extra money.  But little did I know Q3 2008 would be a time when everyone's nightmare of financial stability (including mine) would come to a screeching halt.

I lost half of my client base and half of my income...scary.  Fortunate for me I had a back-up plan.  I started working part time as a mobile Notary making a few extra dollars on the side.  As I began to see the potential I reached out to more clients to broker closing outside of my area.  I thought, what a great idea, you mean I can schedule closing and make a little extra for facilitating the deal?  I was great, I went from 5 closings to 80 in just a short while.

Well, as anyone who knows me, can attest to one thing...I'm not afraid to take the ball and run with it.  The problem I faced was that I grew way to fast and tried to expand without considering the financial risk.  As I looked at ways the be technologically advanced I ended up robbing Peter to pay Paul and hurt some people along the way.

Well what can I say, except I'm a little embarrassed... So why am I righting this blog?  I guess its because I want people to understand the power of the internet.   Did you realize that if you publish something negative on the internet that it NEVER goes away.  Much to my surprise, the people I owed $100 or even $200 posted information about me that I can never erase.  I got slammed for $100 wow... And now even as I begin   to pay people back those people can NEVER retracted  their statements or post a positive comment.

Oh well, I'll just keep doing the right thing and hope the name Mark Freatman has a positive comment next to it.

CAUGHT: Facebook Scammer IM’s Me through Friend’s Account

Just got finished with a chat. Pretty scary stuff having a dialog with somebody you know is a thief. Check out the chat log below. I called my Friend’s place of work immediately when I finished the chat. Maybe somebody will be able to catch him at Western Union.

PS: He’s trying to chat with me now to see if I’ve gone to Western Union

Facebook Chat with Thief:

[MS]
8:41am
how are you doing??
how are you doing??
[You]
8:42am
Hey M! Doing well and you?
[MS]
8:42am
Am not good at the moment……..I and my family are in some deep mess right now
[You]
8:42am
I hope you mean the blizzard
[MS]
8:43am
We are currently stuck in London,UK..last night i and my family traveled to London on a short vacation unfortunately we got mugged at a gun point
I was hurt on my head,writing you in tears now as we speak All cash and credit card was stolen off including cell phone,it was a brutal and scary experience
[You]
8:43am
Holy Shit. Nobody was hurt?
OMG. Can I get in touch of any family for you?
[MS]
8:44am
We are freaked out here,have been to the embassy and the police they are not helping issues at all i was ask to come back in three weeks time….Thank God we still have our life and passport saved.I Need your help??
[You]
8:45am
how can I help?
[MS]
8:45am
Our return flight leaves in 3hrs from now but we are having problems settling the hotel bills and the hotel management won’t let us go until we pay the hotel bills
I need you to Loan Me some money to settle my bill and also take a cab down to airport..I will def refund it back as soon as we get back home
[You]
8:46am
How much?
[MS]
8:46am
900
[You]
8:46am
will that be enough?
[MS]
8:46am
yes
You can wire the money to me through western-union all you need is name on my passport and location
[You]
8:47am
M, would love to help you, but how do I know it’s real?
[MS]
8:47am
if i was not the one i won’t have asked you to send the money to my name,as we both know i will need some kinda of identification at the bank or western union before cashing the money…as this point i will want you to know that you are my only hope.
[You]
8:47am
OK, give me all the info I need to get it to you.
[MS]
8:48am
ok
Name : MS Address : 7 Walworth Road London, SE17 1RL, United Kingdom
got it
[You]
8:49am
What’s the name of the hotel you are at?
[MS]
8:49am
do yo know any western union outlet around you there
[You]
8:50am
I’ll find one.
When do you these this by?
[MS]
8:50am
ok..how long will it take you to have done and get back to me on time
[You]
8:51am
I can leave in 10 minutes
[MS]
8:51am
ok
let me give you email
me2you201@hotmail.com
[You]
8:52am
Good luck, M. I hope all goes well.
got it. thanks

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