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Safety Vision, LLC Completes Phase Two of ICOP Integration

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Safety Vision, a leading provider of mobile video and fleet automation solutions, today announced the successful completion of the next phase in its integration of ICOP products and personnel into the Safety Vision family. Following the acquisition of the operating assets and business of ICOP Digital Inc. two months ago, Safety Vision has successfully completed the integration of logistics operations, training of sales and service personnel and customer outreach programs. Feedback and new sales efforts with the existing ICOP customer base has been overwhelmingly positive. “The ICOP product line with its reputation for reliability and Tier I features, combined with Safety Vision’s financial strength, stability and nearly two decades of mobile video experience has been very well received”, said Bruce Smith, CEO and President of Safety Vision.

Highlights from this phase of the integration include:

•   Logistics and back office integration
•   Sales, support and service training
•   Establishment of Kansas branch office
•   Customer outreach programs—trade show, conference, telephone and e-mail communications
•   International expansion in EMEA - DDIT (Developed Dimension Information Technology)

Commenting on the integration plan, Smith added, “We are extremely pleased with the rapid progress to date as are the existing and new law enforcement customers of the ICOP product line. Every day, ICOP customers are receiving the service, support and products they expect. Due to strong demand, we’re accelerating our manufacturing plans to meet our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations.”

Safety Vision looks forward to the final phase of integration, in which it will ramp up additional resources in support of the acquisition, including further integration of engineering teams, new marketing campaigns and outreach programs and further improved and streamlined support services.

Safety Vision, LLC Acquires ICOP: Combination Bolsters Leadership Position in Mobile Video Solutions for Law Enforcement

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Safety Vision, a leading provider of mobile video and fleet automation solutions, today announced the acquisition of ICOP Digital Inc. of Lenexa, Kansas, a leading provider of Tier I mobile video solutions for Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS markets, worldwide. The combination immediately vaults Safety Vision into a leadership position in market share and technology delivery for the law enforcement market. This is a great day for Safety Vision and the ICOP customer base, said Bruce Smith, CEO of Safety Vision. As a competitor, we have admired ICOP's technology and growth for many years. When the opportunity presented itself to not only acquire a great technology company but also talented personnel, we rolled up our sleeves and started working on making it happen. Today is the culmination of many months of hard work by dedicated Safety Vision and ICOP personnel doing their utmost to serve our loyal customer base. Since 1993, Safety Vision has grown to establish leadership...

Safety Vision, LLC, PressurePro, and Rice Lake Collaborate to Provide an Integrated Solution to Transform Fleet ROI for the Commercial Trucking Industry

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Safety Vision, a leading provider of mobile video solutions; Advantage PressurePro, leading provider of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS); and Rice Lake Weighing Systems, an international leader in vehicle weighing systems-have integrated their individual leading technologies to provide a solution resulting in tangible return on investment (ROI) for fleets through fuel savings; extended tire life; reduced downtime; and improved driver performance. Safety Vision's SafetyTrax™ web-based fleet management solution with global positioning system (GPS) is the hub for this cutting-edge solution, incorporating PressurePro's TPMS, and Rice Lake's weighing system. The three companies partnered to offer the fleet operations industry this feature-rich interoperable solution that is currently unlike any other on the market. The SafetyTrax dynamic web-based application features GPS, real-time data, and advanced reporting features including breadcrumb capabilities; the route...

Safety Vision, LLC Hires Alan Mann as Director of Sales for Driver Behavior Modification Solutions

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, May 11, 2010—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile video surveillance technology, today announced the appointment of Alan Mann as Director of Sales for the company’s driver behavior modification solution. Currently, that solution centers on the two-camera, windshield-mounted SafeDrive MiniDVR™ event recorder but will expand to include other multicamera and DVR platforms. Mann joined the Houston-headquartered surveillance technology firm in April and is based in southern California, bringing the number of Safety Vision satellite offices to eight.Mann brings a proven track record of progressive sales results with high-technology companies including Data General, Sun Microsystems, and DriveCam, having directly managed 80 sales reps in achieving over $200 million in business. As VP of Sales, Mann was instrumental in growing and leading the DriveCam sales force for 6 years, during which time the company saw sales increase from 2,000 units annually to over...

Safety Vision, LLC Appoints Lawrence Rominger as Chief Operating Officer

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, March 30, 2010—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile video surveillance, today announced the recent appointment of Lawrence S. Rominger as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rominger joined the Houston-headquartered firm in February. He oversees the procurement, warehouse, service, and field technician arms of the company and will be responsible for ensuring best practices are institutionalized throughout operations, supply chain, and other support departments. His professional background is rich with new product development and industrial manufacturing experience gained at notables Black & Decker, Sunbeam, General Cable, and Igloo Products Inc.One month in, Rominger is deftly scaling the learning curve, coming up to speed on Safety Vision’s sophisticated mobile video surveillance technology and diverse fleet customer needs. He credits the Safety Vision workforce with easing his transition. “We have a well-educated staff at every level of the...

Safety Vision, L.P. Amplifies Onboard Camera Solutions Line with Mini Windshield Mobile Digital Video Recorder System, the New SafeDrive MiniDVR

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, September 30, 2009—Safety Vision, the leading global provider of mobile digital video surveillance solutions, has unleashed its rugged SafeDrive MiniDVR™ mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) system for public and private sector fleet vehicles. Installing directly to the windshield and incorporating both a forward-facing road-view camera and a rear-facing cabin-view camera, the SafeDrive MiniDVR conveniently records video, audio, and metadata to a removable, high capacity, and economical CompactFlash® card, included behind lock and key within each unit. For nearly 17 years, Safety Vision has provided an evolving line of onboard surveillance systems to commercial trucking, law enforcement, pupil transportation, mass transit, and other mobile fleets. The new SafeDrive is a crossover product, having applications over a broad spectrum of these and other mobile industries. The SafeDrive MiniDVR is not only versatile, affordable, and easy to install, it also brings...

Safety Vision, L.P. Police Car Camera Captures Police Officer's Bizarre Near-Miss with a Runaway Tire, as Broadcasted on ABC, CNN, and FOX News

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, September 17,2009—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, made headlines on ABC, CNN, and FOX News when a Safety Vision PatrolRecorder™ 4C RHD police mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) captured a bizarre near-miss with a runaway tire. Safety Vision client Sgt. Matthew Davidson of the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office barely escaped severe injury when a 200-pound tire came unhinged from a semi truck and nicked past him at 60 mph on the shoulder of the Fred Hartman Bridge. First chance I got when I left the scene, I pulled my patrol car over and said a little prayer for the protection; said a little thank you prayer, said Sgt. Davidson. Call it divine intervention, it just wasn’t my time. Sgt. Davidson came to the aid of stranded motorist Daniel Barnett changing a flat tire on the shoulder of the bridge that resides between the cities of Baytown and LaPorte, Texas. The only injuries Sgt. Davidson sustained were a scuffed up holster...

GM and Safety Vision, L.P. Collaborate to Take 2009 Law Enforcement Tradeshows by Storm

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, August 13, 2009—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, has been selected by General Motors Company (GM) to outfit 2009 Chevrolet Impala and Tahoe police vehicles with in-car video camera systems for GM’s 2009 police industry tradeshow lineup. Safety Vision brings feature-rich onboard camera solutions and 16 years of experience in evolving mobile surveillance technology to this partnership with GM. GM and Safety Vision will collaborate for tradeshows spanning the country from California to Illinois, from Louisiana to Mississippi, says Safety Vision national account manager Steve Sappol. Safety Vision’s new wireless and data management solutions, SafetyNet™ Central Management System (CMS), and SafetyView® PRO are perfect for the police industry. We are especially thrilled to demonstrate these wireless video management capabilities with GM at the Police Fleet Expo tradeshow in August 2009. GM’s police vehicles will be equipped with...

Public Safety Mobile Video Expert Chuck Garrett Joins Safety Vision, L.P. to Cultivate International Partnerships

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, March 18, 2009—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile video surveillance, has recruited Chuck Garrett as global business development manager. In this capacity, Garrett is charged with stimulating international partnerships, with a goal of deploying the company’s onboard surveillance camera solutions to an even broader worldwide clientele. These solutions have been utilized by police, transit, school bus, first responder, and other mobile fleets since 1993. Armed with 10 years’ experience in the police car video industry, Chuck is primed to help our public safety partners reap the fullest benefits of our PatrolRecorder™ in-car video solutions, says Rex Colorado, Safety Vision’s vice president of sales. Of particular interest to the public safety sector are our wireless video transfer and streamlined data management capabilities. Chuck is demonstrating to this sector how the capture, transfer, and archival of video and audio evidentiary data is simplified with...

Night and Day, SV-830 Series from Safety Vision, L.P. Delivers All-in-One Mobile Video Camera Solution

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, February 24, 2009—Safety Vision, a leading global provider of mobile video solutions, has introduced its SV-830 day/night mobile-rated color video camera. The SV-830 camera pairs high intensity infrared (IR) illuminators with high quality audio to accurately capture the mobile scene. The SV-830 camera is a standout because it offers so many features in one solution: crisp color video, day or night performance, highest quality audio, and some of the best IR illuminators in the industry, says Safety Vision account executive Archie Doyle. And because it captures events and environments in such vivid detail, the SV-830 camera is ideally suited for the transit and school bus camera markets. Recordings yield an objective ‘eyes and ears’ account that may serve as irrefutable, court-admissible evidence. Additionally, the SV-830 camera is smaller, performs better, and is priced competitively with other alternative solutions. The latest series in Safety Vision’s long line of...

IEEE Member Dr. Tao Wu Joins Safety Vision, L.P. as Mobile Surveillance Software Trailblazer

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobile video surveillance provider Safety Vision has hired Dr. Tao Wu as lead embedded software designer for the company’s evolving line of mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) systems. These onboard surveillance camera solutions—in use by transit, police, school bus, and other mobile fleets worldwide—involve the capture and management of recorded video, audio, system health, and metadata files. Dr. Wu, who holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Michigan State University, also earned an M.S. and a B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China. Fluent in English and Chinese, he brings extensive hands-on experience with major network protocol design and implementation as well as embedded operating systems, most recently with Samsung Information Systems America. Safety Vision chief technology officer Chris Fritz says, I expect that Tao will blaze new trails in embedded...

Metro St. Louis Procures Onboard Surveillance Camera Systems from Safety Vision, L.P

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, August 20, 2008— Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, has been awarded an approximately $250,000 sole-source contract to install onboard surveillance camera systems on 50 new Call-A-Ride paratransit vans for the Metro transit agency in St. Louis, Missouri. The agency’s Call-A-Ride program delivers curb-to-curb public transportation for eligible riders in the St. Louis area, providing citizens with certain prescribed disabilities or special circumstances with equivalent access to areas served by Metro’s fixed-route services. Each new Call-A-Ride vehicle will be outfitted with four mobile-rated security cameras; microphones; impact sensors; and the Safety Vision RoadRecorder® 6000 PRO mobile digital video recorder (MDVR). The MDVR supports up to 10 interior and exterior cameras and records video, audio, and system health data in a secure, encrypted MPEG4 format. Building on earlier generations in the RoadRecorder series, the PRO features...

High Speed Video Access Offers Live Look-In for Better Security in Mass Transit Routes

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, August 4, 2008 — Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, introduces the RouteRecorder® 4C. This compact, mobile recorder supports four cameras, providing mass transit, para-transit, and light rail with quality video. It features high speed wireless video transfer rates that are 2-4 times faster than competing products. The system can concurrently record and playback video. This allows users to access video in real time while playing advertising content or public information.

“The rising cost of gas is resulting in an increased demand for public transportation. This means more video has to be managed causing additional challenges for transportation officials,” states Christopher Fritz, Safety Vision chief technology officer. “The RouteRecorder 4C is an economical yet robust video recorder with an easy to use interface. It offers unsurpassed high speed data transfer and can record and play back video simultaneously. This gives transit authorities added vehicle security with a potential for advertising revenues to offset the cost of the equipment. Using wireless data transfer, they can take a live look-in the bus to observe driver behavior and manage company risk. It can also provide police real time information if an incident occurs.”

Like the entire RouteRecorder series, the RouteRecorder 4C has multiple input triggers that activates recording based on user-defined actions. It reliably tracks vital information for each recorded event using GPS mapping, speed tracking, crash detection and recording. Safety Vision viewing software displays a location map where the video was recorded.

About Safety Vision, L.P.

Safety Vision is a leading global provider of total mobile video solutions including onboard surveillance and collision avoidance camera systems. System features include mobile-rated digital or analog video recorders; rear-, side-, and forward-view interior and exterior cameras; LCD or CRT monitors; built-in audio; and wireless and infrared technology. Safety Vision offers extended service agreements and worldwide field installation.

Wireless Video Transfer Capability with Safety Vision's Latest in the PatrolRecorder Series

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, May 20, 2008—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, introduces the PatrolRecorder 4C. This compact, mobile digital video recorder provides law enforcement with high quality video even in the most demanding environments. A Flash solid state drive or mobile-rated removable hard drive versions are available. It is capable of wireless video transfer which greatly simplifies data collection.

“Video recording suspect actions provides an unbiased account of events for law enforcement. This type of evidence is becoming commonplace for supporting witness testimony. However, gathering and securing the data is a challenge,” states Christopher Fritz, Safety Vision chief technology officer. “Managing digital evidence is becoming another task that law enforcement personnel have to handle. They welcome anything that makes this process easier while maintaining the chain of evidence. Being able to wirelessly transfer data to the main data server does just that.”

Like the entire PatrolRecorder series, it has multiple input triggers that allow you to activate recording based on user-defined actions. You can also record video previous to a triggered event. With GPS positioning, speed tracking and recording, the PatrolRecorder 4C reliably tracks vital information for each recorded event. The Safety Vision viewing software enables you to see a map of the location where the video was recorded as you playback the video.

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Digital-Imaging Technology Patent Holder Russell Austen Joins Safety Vision, L.P. as Director of Engineering

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Houston TX, April 15, 2008— Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, has hired Russell Austen as Director of Engineering. In this new position, Austen will manage the company’s in-house engineering department at its Houston, Texas headquarters campus, which features on-site research & development, testing, and quality control labs. In league with Safety Vision Chief Technology Officer Christopher Fritz, he will steer conceptualization and design of the company’s evolving line of mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) systems and wireless data capture and management solutions. Says Fritz, Russ and I have been colleagues in the digital imaging and mobile digital video recording industry for years. He has a proven ability to turn customer requirements into functional specifications and then follow through with precise design implementations and accurate testing. And I have firsthand knowledge of his strengths in concept development, system engineering, and team...

Safety Vision, L.P. Announces Michael Ondruch as New Chief Financial Officer

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:15:00 GMT

Houston TX, March 17, 2008—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, has announced the addition of Michael Ondruch as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Ondruch will forge a business strategy leadership role within the company while serving as financial liaison within the business community, reinforcing relationships and maximizing efficiencies among employees, suppliers, and clients alike. In step with Safety Vision President and CEO Bruce Smith, Ondruch also will help the company achieve its goal of $100 million in top-line revenue by 2010. Says Smith, We are entering a period of tremendous opportunity for growth in domestic and international markets. We’ve experienced intense growth cycles before, and we know they change the dynamics of a company. But change is good: This projected growth will help pave the way toward our goal of becoming a $100 million company. Michael Ondruch’s expertise will be invaluable as we set down that path. He has managed change...

Safety Vision, L.P. Announces Christopher Fritz as New Chief Technology Officer

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:30:00 GMT

Houston TX, December 11, 2007—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, today announced the addition of Christopher Fritz as Chief Technology Officer. In this new role, Mr. Fritz will focus on developing technical solutions that help account executives win proposals in the mass transit, law enforcement and pupil transportation sectors. He will also be integral in developing partners to round out the company’s mobile video solutions suite and identifying new technology trends that keep Safety Vision on the leading edge.

“Chris will spearhead our wireless and managed video solutions portion of our business. His entrepreneurial spirit and technical background will help keep Safety Vision in the forefront of the mobile security market and we are excited to have him part of the team,” states Rex Colorado, VP of sales and new product development.

Fritz brings over 11 years of experience in developing and managing advanced imaging systems for industrial applications, consumer products and the government. Prior to joining Safety Vision, Fritz served as director of mobile video products and a founding member of Light Speed Mobile where he was responsible for the management of sales and engineering. He was fundamental in several business starts, is the author of 5 patents pending, and has written technical papers.

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Safety Vision, L.P. Announces Release of the SV-622 Series Side-View Camera

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX, December 3, 2007—Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, today announced the release of the SV-622 series side-view collision avoidance camera. This rugged camera helps increase driver safety and prevent accidents by providing a better view along the right or left side of your vehicle. The extra visibility makes maneuvering larger vehicles easier resulting in more efficiency on the job.

With an aerodynamic design, the SV-622 series is compact and unobtrusive. This versatile camera is capable of multiple mounting possibilities. Adjustable pan/tilt installation allows the camera to be manually positioned to your desired angle and needs. Its weather resistant housing and quality manufacturing allows this camera to withstand extreme driving conditions.

“The SV-622 series has a very finished, aesthetic design and is an ideal alternative to our mirror bracket design. Its flush mount makes it more secure and aerodynamic,” says Tom Clark, Safety Vision Account Executive.

Among it’s other features are: infrared technology, a built-in microphone, automatic sensors and an integrated auto iris. Safety Vision’s SV-622 Series has an extra-wide field of view of 120° enabling the driver to see multiple lanes over without losing sight of the vehicle body. This allows for optimum visibility, even in difficult conditions.

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Safety Vision, L.P. Announces Teaming Alliance to Provide Comprehensive Digital Video Evidence Management Solution

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX, Nov. 14, 2007 – Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, has entered into a strategic teaming alliance with backend video management specialist Insight Video Net, LLC and media storage innovator Pivot3, Inc. The three companies have joined forces to provide a streamlined, turnkey solution to the automated capture, management, and storage of recorded surveillance video. Initially targeting the public safety sector, including the public transit and first responder communities, this technologically advanced yet cost effective solution also has immediate relevance for mobile industries as diverse as pupil transportation and mining. Each of the three teaming partners brings a standout component to the mix — technologically sophisticated yet user friendly components that integrate seamlessly, yielding a revolutionary, industry-first solution for digital video evidence management: Safety Vision brings to the table its road-ready suite of ...

Firetide and Safety Vision Partner to Deliver Real-Time Mobile Video Surveillance for Transportation and Public Transit Industries

noemail@https://safetyvision.com — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Los Gatos, CA and Houston, TX, Sept. 11, 2007 – Firetide, Inc., a leading developer of wireless mesh networks, and Safety Vision, L.P., a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, have entered into a strategic alliance to provide wireless surveillance and security applications for mass transit, law enforcement, and student transportation sectors. The partnership combines Safety Vision’s 15-years of experience in onboard surveillance with Firetide’s high-speed wireless mesh networks and delivers the industry’s first mobile-to-mobile video solution to be used for public transportation safety. The alliance between Firetide and Safety Vision provides an unprecedented mobile wireless surveillance solution that has widespread applications in the transportation sector, both public and commercial, said Bo Larsson, CEO, Firetide. Safety Vision has a proven and impressive track record deploying mobile video, and the addition of reliable wireless connectivity in a mobile environment...