Utility, Inc. announced that the Clayton County Police Department—headquartered in Jonesboro, Georgia—will officially deploy 200 of Utility's BodyWorn body cameras, as well as 200 Rocket IoT-X devices, for in-car communication. BodyWorn is the only product of its kind that enables policy-based, automatic recording triggers; state-of-the-art, automatic redaction software; real-time video offloading to a secure cloud server; and instant video playback. No other body camera provider offers these unique features.

"BodyWorn was selected among several finalists to supply our Department with a wearable camera option, however it has standout features that we found best align with our needs," said Michael J. Register, Clayton County Chief of Police. "BodyWorn has an automatic recording feature which accurately archives any interaction in real-time, saving us both time and money that would have otherwise been wasted if we relied on manual operation. BodyWorn will further our commitment to professionalism and transparency. Our Department is dedicated to protecting our community and our officers while being economically effective; BodyWorn is the only solution that aligns with our philosophy and we are excited to equip our officers with the advanced technology."

BodyWorn utilizes a smartphone embedded into the officer's uniform, ensuring the camera remains secure, does not become dislodged and always records the full scene in front of the officer. To maximize transparency, and eliminate human error, BodyWorn uses smart triggers to automatically initiate recording. For example, BodyWorn features an accelerometer that will automatically begin recording if an officer starts to run. Recording could also be initiated when the patrol car's sirens disengages and the officer exists the vehicle. This function is intended to keep officers safe and maintain transparency, ensuring an interaction is documented uninterruptedly. The software is fully customizable, so BodyWorn will adhere to each law enforcement agency's specific recording and privacy guidelines.

In addition, Utility's Rocket integrated vehicle communication systems turn each patrol car into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. By deploying 200 Rocket IoT-X devices as well, the Clayton County Police Department will also enhance officers' communication capabilities.

The BodyWorn Smart Offload feature, which automatically uploads recorded video content to a secure cloud storage system powered by Amazon Web Services as it is being recorded, is another key function that differentiates BodyWorn from manual body camera devices. This capability guarantees a secure chain of custody and accountability, as all video is tracked in real-time.

Along with advanced smart recording technology, the Clayton County Police Department will also have access to BodyWorn's revolutionary automatic redaction software, Smart Redaction. A standard feature to its video management system provided at no added cost, Smart Redaction automatically identifies faces and other specified objects to be redacted easily and efficiently based on the department's specific privacy policies. This is intended to protect citizen and police officer privacy, as well as fulfil any media request in a timely and cost-effective manner.

"We are very pleased to add Clayton County to our list of departments deploying BodyWorn," said Robert McKeeman, CEO of Utility.  "At Utility, Inc., we design technology with the mission to take away manual work from police officers so they can focus on protecting themselves and their communities. BodyWorn is a reliable device and the only product of its kind on the market that provides law enforcement agencies with the smart technology needed to meet today's transparency and accountability demands."