Motorola Solutions Unveils V200 Body Camera For Frontline Workers.
Motorola Solutions Unveils V200 Body Camera — Motorola Solutions has unveiled the V200, a body camera designed specifically to help protect frontline workers in stores, hospitals, hotels, schools, and stadiums.
Workers in these settings regularly face safety concerns – from unwelcome behaviour to theft and medical emergencies – and the V200, with its GoLive Audio safety feature, offers a direct connection to help.
According to Dr. Reed Hayes of the Loss Prevention Research Council, when staff feel safe, they can be more focused and productive.
“Body worn cameras are an investment in employee safety and morale which can have a direct and positive impact on team efficiency and the overall work environment,” Hayes said.
Facilitating this, the V200 body camera is a discreet, lightweight addition to a worker’s uniform. The recording feature can be activated with the push of a button to document a situation, which also serves as an effective deterrent for unwanted behaviour.
In more serious scenarios, such as medical incidents or crime, activation of the GoLive Audio feature can engage security personnel or a supervisor, who can access live video and audio and interject via the camera’s speaker. This kind of immediate intervention allows the frontline worker to focus on the situation while directly getting support.
“Industries like retail, healthcare, hospitality, and education are recognising the value of body cameras to improve safety for their workers and those they serve,” said Jeremiah Nelson, corporate vice president, Command Centre Software and Evidence Products at Motorola Solutions.
“In these environments, feeling safe at work is key. The V200 was purpose-built to give frontline workers peace of mind on the job, offering proactive and immediate assistance when and where they need it.”
Motorola Solutions explored worker sentiment related to body cameras in its 2024 report on retail worker safety. It found that more than a quarter of workers have considered quitting their jobs due to safety concerns, about half of workers think body cameras could make them feel safer and the majority believe body camera recordings could aid in investigations. In the UK, where body cameras are more widely adopted, 70 per cent said body cameras are effective in de-escalating dangerous situations.
Motorola Solutions Unveils V200 Body Camera Specifications
Specifications are solid for a body camera of this type, with a resolution of 1280 × 720p at 25ips and a 122-degree angle of view. Storage is 64 GB using H.264 compression and there’s recording status notification via vibration, LED’s or audible tones. There are also audible recording reminders.
The unit features a single microphone that uses Format AAC, G.711 kHz uLaw compressions, connectivity is via Wi-Fi specification 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) with Wi-Fi security through WPA2-PSK, and Bluetooth support from BT 5.2 + EDR and BLE.
The V200 has a recording runtime of 9 hours, standby battery life of 5 months, and a recharge time of less than 5 hours through a USB-C charging port.
Video downloads feature encrypted keys specific to the backend, with software instance TLS connectivity to backend software. There’s also live TLS connectivity to backend software. Audit trail usage, operations, and recording details are all audit-logged and indexed, with recordings AES256 encrypted at rest and in transit.
These are compact devices with a weight of 122g and dimensions of 82 × 54 x 28 mm. The cameras are MIL-STD-810H drop-tested and have an operating range of -20 to 40C. They feature a backlit LCD status display panel and front facing LED status indicators. Mounting options include swivel clips or a lanyard.
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