Body cameras are mainly used in the security industry. In addition to classic documentation and evidence preservation in conflict and dangerous situations for the police or in local and long-distance transport, the cameras also have other areas of application, particularly in live streaming.
How does the body cam live stream work? With the NetCo Body Cam “Connect” version, recordings from the scene can be transmitted directly to another location via live stream. A body cam live stream can be established either via Wi-Fi, LTE or, depending on the camera settings, via a media player such as VLC. If the body cam is connected to the server and switched on, but is not in the SmartHub, a live stream can be accessed from the camera. The streaming body cam is then marked in orange in the device overview in the management software. It is also possible to access the live stream of several body cams in the device overview.
Lone workers – live remote support What are the challenges for lone workers? Employees who work in the field and carry out repairs, for example, are often on their own in their daily work. If they have questions, they can only contact their colleagues by telephone. Field staff have to explain the situation on site to their colleagues remotely in a cumbersome and eloquent manner, which can be complicated, especially in the case of complex technical problems with machines. The work process drags on and often no direct solution can be found – the field staff member has to postpone the problem solution. How can body cam live streaming support lone workers?
If the lone worker uses a body cam, they can attach it to their work clothing with a suitable mount (see Suitable accessories for body cams – NetCo Professional Services GmbH) and have both hands free for the work they need to do. If they have questions for their colleagues, they can quickly activate the body cam live stream and transmit live images to their colleagues’ smartphones, tablets or computers. The advantages at a glance: * Savings on travel costs: Additional employees do not have to travel to the scene, but can give instructions via live stream.
- Immediate remote support: With the body cam live stream, the field worker can connect directly to their colleagues and receive quick help and guidance on their query through the live images.
- Visual and efficient communication: With the help of live streaming, lone workers can not only explain the problem on site to their colleagues in words, but also show them what is happening. For strong teams: Visual communication also increases team spirit and improves cooperation. ## Increased safety and fast communication through live images at large events
What are the challenges at large events? Security concepts for sporting events or concerts must be planned well in advance, and on the day of the event, the security chain must be guaranteed to run smoothly in the event of incidents. However, not all scenarios that could endanger the safety of event participants are predictable. If a dangerous situation arises, the emergency services must act quickly.
How does a body cam live stream ensure greater security at large events? If the security personnel closest to the dangerous situation are equipped with a body cam, they can transmit live images of the events on site directly to the central control centre, from where further measures can be coordinated. This means that emergency services do not have to provide a situation report, but can immediately seek assistance on site thanks to modern technology and automatically transmitted live information. The advantages at a glance:
- Fast and improved risk assessment: Visual communication via live images transmitted by the body camera creates transparency about the situation on site and provides emergency coordinators with important insight into the level of security risk for event participants and how many additional security personnel are needed. This information guarantees a rapid response in the security management process.
- Efficient communication: Staff at the scene can communicate immediately with central operations coordination without lengthy verbal descriptions and directly coordinate the best possible course of action for the operation. * Increased security: Speed and efficient communication lead to greater security at a large event and thus protect more participants, as valuable time can be saved.
Live streaming enables real-time feedback during training What are the challenges of training? Nowadays, training courses are often organised across companies and conducted online at different locations simultaneously to save time and money. This is done using a live stream in real time, which enables the exchange of opinions and question and answer sessions. Conducting training courses with real-time feedback poses a challenge for the security industry, as practical exercises must be tested in terms of speed of execution and reaction. The example of the fire brigade illustrates this difficulty clearly: prospective firefighters rely on the wealth of experience of their instructors or colleagues to assess the danger and the best possible response during an operation. However, their place of work varies depending on the operation and can also lead firefighters to confined and inaccessible places where communication options are limited. Some situations unfold so quickly that it is almost impossible to reconstruct all the steps taken afterwards.
How can body cams optimise training? Body cams document situations seamlessly and can also record sound, so that even rapid actions can be analysed in retrospect with the help of the image and sound material. The body cam live stream even enables an immediate response to the training processes. The advantages at a glance:
- Real-time feedback: With the body cam live stream, instructors/trainers – who are following the training session on a screen at another location – can make suggestions to participants on how to improve their actions while the training is still in progress. This enables the correct procedure to be implemented and practised immediately, ensuring greater safety in later real-life situations. * Every detail visible: The body cam, which has a 165° wide angle, streams from the perspective of the training participant and offers the instructor/trainer the opportunity to pay attention to even the smallest details in addition to the broad overall picture. * Improvement of procedures: The wealth of information provided by the body cam live stream allows applied procedures and methods to be better scrutinised and optimised.
Another advantage of body cam recordings: the image and sound material can be stored for later training purposes or for training new employees. This offers the opportunity to collect video material for every potential hazardous situation and prepare staff in advance.
Summary: The advantages of body cam live streaming In addition to the proven areas of application mentioned above, body cam live streaming can also be integrated into many other processes – one possible application, for example, is for paramedics, who can receive direct instructions from the emergency doctor via live stream in order to help patients in need even faster.
Numerous professional fields benefit from the time and cost savings offered by the visual real-time communication of live streaming and can simplify and optimise their internal processes. In the security industry in particular, the use of live streaming leads to even safer procedures and thus better protects the population in the long term.
Would you like to use the body cam live stream or receive advice? Contact us: Contact Body Cam – NetCo Professional Services Ltd