Law-enforcement technologySurveillance and evidence capture tool comes to U.S.

Published 22 May 2012

Evidence collection, location data, surveillance, and illumination all rolled into one handheld torch is making its U.S. debut at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) and Exposition, Tampa Convention Centre, Florida, from 22 to 24 May 2012

Evidence collection, location data, surveillance, and illumination all rolled into one handheld torch is on show for the first in the United States on booth 12 at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) and Exposition, being held at the Tampa Convention Centre, Florida, from 22 to 24 May 2012.

The company says Foxton GCF-200F is a handheld surveillance and evidence capture tool.  It provides the user with the ability to protect, control, train, manage, rescue, and prosecute all in one easy to use and carry item. Its features include day light and infra-red detection and GPS High Definition video recording with position, time, and date stamp and a path tracking function when it is used in conjunction with Google Maps.

It is a multi-function high luminance 900Lm CREED LED Flashlight with a 300m range and includes a Morse SOS mode for rescue. Built into the device is a 1080p HD Camcorder, 12Mp Camera with x4 digital zoom for data capture, E–Compass, GPS, and Infra–Red Night Vision. The company notes that when it is fitted with protective diver’s caps, it is waterproof to 100m. The integral software allows GEOTAG video replay with path tracking and distance measurement and using Google Maps it provides position, time and date stamps for evidence data.

The Foxton GCF-200F is included in the Foxton Torch Kit, comprising a rugged water tight STORM transit case featuring two lockable hasps, custom identification plate, and other accessories to meet military kit and operational requirements. The GCF-200 conforms to Mil STD 810F.