Samsung finds new use for the Galaxy Z Flip as body cameras for law enforcement
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The Galaxy Z Flip smartphones offer several features that make them well-suited for use as body cameras. Their compact and foldable design allows for easy attachment to uniforms, and the high-quality camera ensures clear and detailed video recording. The durable construction can withstand demanding environments, while the long battery life and advanced features like stabilization and quick access to recordings make them practical for police work.
Police officer utilizing a Galaxy Z Flip | Image credit — Samsung
The Galaxy Z Flip series offers a sleek design that is easy for busy police officers to mount on their uniforms, eliminating the need for bulky equipment. The devices also have lower maintenance costs compared to other body-worn cameras, an important factor when providing devices to many officers.
Kimberling City Police Department Chief of Police, Todd Lemoine, praised the Galaxy Z Flip for its benefits to their team. He emphasized how the device has significantly improved response and investigation efforts through its ease of use and enhanced communication across teams.
We chose the Galaxy Z Flip due to the wide array of benefits it brings to our team, and we’re delighted to say that we’ve had incredible results. We’ve seen response and investigation efforts be significantly improved by its overall ease of use and ability to enhance communications across teams. These devices put powerful resources right at the fingertips of our force.
Todd Lemoine, Kimberling City Police Department Chief of Police
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