New York - State Troopers Streaming Live Video From The Field To The Barracks

New York - State Police are taking the concept, of cars are equipped with cameras, to the next level with technology to enable the cameras to broadcast a live stream of video and sound from a trooper's car back to the barracks.

The system could come in especially handy on bad weather days, when troopers in camera-equipped cars can broadcast from the scenes of multiple accidents around the region. "Like triage, you can take a look where our most serious incidents are, prioritize them, send assets where they need to be," they said.
Trooper Miguel Nunez said enhancing officer safety is the other big plus. "It helps me feel reinforced," said Nunez. "Not only do I know what's going on but they can also see what's going on here." They can ascertain if the trooper is in trouble, then send appropriate backup to his location.

Right now 30 cars statewide have the system, known as "Vision Net." More cars equipped to "go live" are hitting the road each month.