 | | Top News - December 30, 2014 | There have been lots of big news stories within the government video community in 2014, including a couple of monsters. Who knew that police body cameras would get substantial federal government funding? The use of video drones continues to be both interesting and controversial. There are many other interesting stories, as well.
It would be hard to pick another year with this much activity swirling around the very nature of government video. With that in mind, this is our view of the top 10 stories reported by Government Video:
10. Donald Schmitt Dies - Responsible for the U.S. Senate's Groundbreaking HD TV Facility
On Dec. 12, Donald Schmitt died in St. James, N.C. Schmitt was the owner of Chantilly, Va.-based TGS, a government contractor that was the organization that designed and built the U.S. Senate's high-definition television facility. Read More»
9. Technology Shines at InfoComm 2014
Government Video handed out our Best of Show Awards for excellence at InfoComm 2014, seven awards that represent interesting and innovative products that we think demonstrate where the audiovisual field will be headed in the near future. Let's take a look at these products and salute their engineering, innovation and implementation. Read More»
8. Lessons Learned in Combat Videography
The nation has been at war for more than a decade and we have been there capturing the moments. Combat Documentation and Production Specialist is my job title. Combat Camera is what we call ourselves, as we are never without a camera while on the job. Read More» |
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| 7. Goodbye Tapes; Hello Digital Storage
Today's command-and-control centers are built around large HD/4K displays, typically showing multiple HD video windows on a single screen. The multi-window content on these screens guide the command decisions made by those in charge during times of crisis. This is why recording what was on the screen in real-time is so critically important for accurate after-incident analysis. Read More»
6. Marriott Fined By FCC for Blocking Wi-Fi Transmissions at Conference Center
Marriott International and its subsidiary Marriott Hotel Services will pay $600,000 to resolve an FCC investigation into whether Marriott intentionally interfered with and disabled Wi-Fi networks established by consumers in the conference facilities of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., in violation of Section 333 of the Communications Act. Read More»
5. Let Them Fly: CEA Applauds FAA's Ruling on Drones
Drones and other unmanned aircraft promise to revolutionize a wide array of consumer and commercial activities, creating new businesses and jobs. We already see these devices being used to assist in a variety of innovative applications, from aerial coverage for sports and real estate to assistance in search and rescue and disaster relief missions. Making sensible rules for their use will impact government video operations. Read More»
4. How Much Surveillance Can We Tolerate?
As surveillance cameras become more capable, easier to manage and less expensive, expect that they will eventually be everywhere… including in some places that they have no right to be. This trend has implications not just for us as average citizens but as government facility managers. What is the appropriate use of video technology here? When does such surveillance become intrusive? Read More»
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| 3. Government Video Announces 2014 Salute Award Winners
The annual Government Video Expo is a great time to reflect on the interesting technologies and products that we'll be talking about in the future. This year, we identified 11 products that qualified for our Salute Award, including a couple of unusual products. Read More»
2. Interest in Body Cameras Grows Quickly
In the wake of racially tinged turmoil in U.S. cities, officials at all levels of government are urging police to use more body cameras. Some of the same officials have even allocated money to pay for significant amounts of this technology. The federal government has also chipped in with a large grant for police body cameras. What are the benefits and pitfalls of this exciting new technology? Read More»
1. Google Glass Comes to In-Car Video Systems
It sounds like something out of a science fiction film: Cops wearing Google Glass―cameras built into what look like normal pairs of eyeglasses―capturing real-time video as they drive, make traffic stops, arrest suspects and even fire their weapons. However, it's not sci-fi: Under "Operation Futuristic Police Officer," Stalker Radar spearheaded the integration of its CopTrax in-car video recording solution and Google Glass, with the help of the Byron, Ga., Police Department. Read More»
That's a look at our top-10 choices. Feel free to share your picks in the comments, and to also suggest subjects for our Q&As and articles. You can leave suggestions here in the comments, or you can e-mail me at bkovacs@nbmedia.com.
We hope you have an excellent 2015! |
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