Beware the Bundle: Companies Are Banking on Becoming Your Police Department's Favorite "Public Safety Technology" Vendor
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The article discusses how police technology firms like Axon and Flock Safety are continuously innovating and upselling products to law enforcement. Axon has launched an AI tool called Draft One that automates police report generation from body-worn camera audio. This tool, while convenient, faces skepticism regarding its reliability. Flock Safety, another player, has expanded its offerings to include complete packages of surveillance technology, promoting features like Vehicle Fingerprinting, which scan license plates to enhance policing capabilities. These developments illustrate a growing trend of integrated tech solutions in law enforcement.
When police departments invest in surveillance tech, companies like Axon and Flock Safety find ways to upsell additional products. This strategic bundling shapes their offerings.
Axon has introduced its AI-driven Draft One, aiming to create automated police reports from body camera footage, stirring debate over its accuracy and implications for justice.
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