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TX-DPS
07-25-2008, 04:29 AM
Just curious if you guys have any plans to adapt WatchGuard to your patrol unit's?

http://www.watchguardvideo.com/index.shtml

Tremendous help when it comes to reviewing DWI arrest and making a case report for it.
BoySergeant
07-26-2008, 09:51 PM
Wow, that looks great! I'd PAY for one... seeing as how the State Budget isn't signed yet, I figure that is the ONLY way I'll ever see one. Well, that and all of the testing that must be done first... oh, and let's not forget getting competitor bids... maybe it will be really close to what is depicted, but not quite the same...

I love it... really.
Mary-1
07-30-2008, 07:54 PM
We are in the process of buying 1600 or 1800 (one of the two) onboard cameras for the cars. I doubt if we will get something that good.
USMC8541
07-30-2008, 08:02 PM
we got some in our cars, but nothing that high speed.
10-7
07-31-2008, 06:43 AM
We're probably in the middle of a two year study, testing the "betamax" version...:doh:
bob388
07-31-2008, 10:08 AM
we got some in our cars, but nothing that high speed.

What ever happened to the video system SLA tested with a heads up display and voice activated controls?
dw
07-31-2008, 05:18 PM
What ever happened to the video system SLA tested with a heads up display and voice activated controls?Visteon? It didn't record that I'm aware of. I know this will shock you, but we're still evaluating systems and alleged the bid is out.
TX-DPS
07-31-2008, 07:38 PM
Best advice I can give regarding Watchguard, always keep some quality blank DVD's on hand. When you mark them with your radio call number make sure they are dry before you install them.

The watchguard system goes back video only two minutes before it is activated. You have video but no audio.

Ours is activated any time the red and blues come on. Wig wag's you can use them without activating the system.
TX-DPS
02-19-2010, 01:54 PM
Heard a rumor you guys will be getting this system.
TopDogg
02-22-2010, 06:47 PM
You Texas boys need to slow down when you come into my state. :biggrin:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/topdoggy/TX003-1.jpg

Actually, you had two recruiters en route to a job seminar in CA.
Both officers were very professional, enjoyed what they did, and it was a pleasure talkng with them.
:wink:
highway sentinel
02-22-2010, 08:02 PM
I really like the way the Texas DPS cars look. Good paint/color scheme and the "STATE TROOPER" emblazoned on each side can't be beat. :cool:
gabriel
02-22-2010, 08:58 PM
Texas DPS has to recruit!? in California? :think: or I think you mean it was part of their job training.
TopDogg
02-23-2010, 01:04 PM
Nope, they were recruiting. The female and male TX officers said they were having a difficult time finding qualified candidates. Hence, the trip to CA.
:)
gabriel
02-24-2010, 01:29 PM
Nope, they were recruiting. The female and male TX officers said they were having a difficult time finding qualified candidates. Hence, the trip to CA.
:)

That's pretty interesting.
SB 405
02-24-2010, 01:36 PM
A state the size of Texas having trouble finding qualified candidates?
TX-DPS
02-24-2010, 05:47 PM
We are having a massive turnover down here. Lot of people are retiring, or moving on to better paying City PD's and County Sheriffs office as Deputies.
TX-DPS
02-24-2010, 05:50 PM
I really like the way the Texas DPS cars look. Good paint/color scheme and the "STATE TROOPER" emblazoned on each side can't be beat. :cool:


Some folks refer to us as skunks because of the paint scheme. :biggrin:
TX-DPS
02-24-2010, 05:56 PM
You Texas boys need to slow down when you come into my state. :biggrin:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/topdoggy/TX003-1.jpg

Actually, you had two recruiters en route to a job seminar in CA.
Both officers were very professional, enjoyed what they did, and it was a pleasure talkng with them.
:wink:

That is a cool photo.
Escalado
03-02-2010, 09:13 AM
MVARS (Mobile Video Audio Recording) from WatchGuard is already being tested in Oakland and Williams. Some people at my office like them and some dont. So far they have only helped in complaints and what not. From what we have been told it isnt going anywhere and ultimately will be deployed state wide as funds allow.
TX-DPS
04-08-2011, 06:56 AM
Sorry to bring this one back up, but have you guys started receiving these units yet?
quaylie
04-08-2011, 07:13 AM
Sorry to bring this one back up, but have you guys started receiving these units yet?

I believe most offices now have MVARS installed in their p/v's. Might be a few stragglers, but the majority of offices now have it.
wannabehp
04-08-2011, 01:28 PM
Any Pics??
SlowZ28
04-10-2011, 12:11 PM
The cars all have MVARS installed. I personally had to install 35 so far, its a giant PITA. The hardest part is drilling the holes in the roof up by the rear view mirror, laying with your backed jammed in the laptop tray. By the end of the 10th or so, me, a motor, and our radar officer could have them installed in 30 mins. Ill get some pictures if there's interest.


The newest cars aren't even compatible with MVARS, which makes me :hitwall:.