SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN), the global leader in
connected law enforcement technologies, today announced a
groundbreaking case study demonstrating the effects of body-worn
cameras on domestic and family violence (DFV) cases. The case study
was conducted in conjunction with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in
Australia. It showed an increase
in charges filed, arrests and convictions for DFV cases following a
deployment of 5,100 Axon body-worn cameras by the agency. A video
highlighting the results of the study can be viewed
here: https://vimeo.com/239673451
In light of the more than 5,000 responses to DFV cases each week
by Australian law enforcement, QPS mandated that all officers
document DFV situations with their body-worn cameras. The presence
of body-worn cameras at the scene of the incident has proven to
cause abusers to admit guilt and avoid a trial, saving time and
money for police agencies. In cases that have gone to trial, the
presence of video has led to an increase in conviction rates.
Subsequently, more victims have been encouraged to come forward and
report on incidents of not only domestic violence, but assaults and
life-endangering acts.
Since the QPS implemented their new policy on documenting all
DFV situations with their Axon body cameras in 2015, more than
50,000 videos pertaining to DFV cases have been uploaded. The case
study, conducted between July 2016
and September 1, 2017, revealed the
following results:
- A 60% to 70% decrease in police summary hearings. Video footage
can be used in "Accelerated Evidence Trial" programs, which often
resolve domestic violence cases before going to a full trial,
saving time and money for the agency.
- A 22% projected increase in DFV reporting.
"The after-image of a domestic violence incident tends to be
messy and chaotic - from even one frame it's obvious that things
are not normal," says Detective Inspector Marc Hogan of the Queensland Police Service. "Capturing that
chaos on paper used to be virtually impossible, but Axon has
enabled us to preserve these tragic scenes. Domestic and family
violence continues to be an issue across Australia, but thanks to this technology we
are making real strides - both toward increasing visibility and
bringing a greater number of prosecutions."
"Seeing the Queensland Police
Service success in this area has been truly inspiring," says Axon
CEO and founder, Rick Smith. "Not
only has the body-worn camera initiative enabled law enforcement to
more effectively prosecute these cases, but it has given citizens
the confidence and courage to increasingly come forward with their
own stories. Seeing QPS's success only reinforces our vision of a
future defined by more efficient policing, increased time in the
field for officers, and a strengthened bond of trust between
agencies and the citizens they protect."
About Axon
The Axon network is a network of devices, apps and people
that helps law enforcement become smarter and safer. Our mission is
to protect life. Our technologies give law enforcement the
confidence, focus and time they need to keep their communities
safe. Our products impact every aspect of an officer's day-to-day
experience:
- In the field - Our Smart Weapons offer a less-lethal
intermediate use of force response and our body-worn and in-car
cameras collect video evidence to capture the truth of an incident;
and our mobile applications enable simple evidence collection.
- At the station - Our secure, cloud-based digital
evidence management solution allows officers and command staff to
manage, review, share and process digital evidence using forensic,
redaction, transcription, and other tools.
- In the courtroom - Our solutions for prosecutors make
collaborating across jurisdictions and agencies easy so that cases
can be resolved quickly.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all
of us. To date, there are more than 187,400 licensed users from
around the world and more than 191,000 lives and countless dollars
have been saved with the Axon network of devices, apps and people.
Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737.
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