The technology offered by the Fluke thermal camera provides members of law enforcement with the ability to view the world around them in a completely new manner. It provides a reliable and identifiable heat image of the environment.
By using this thermal camera, law enforcement offices are able to manage activities during surveillance operations more effectively. They are also able to locate and apprehend perpetrators, examine crime scenes and provide valuable support during search and rescue operations. Additionally, the use of such technology has been prove to assist police officers in the detection of potentially dangerous situations, keeping the boys and girls in blue safer while they are on the job.
Searching for Fugitives
A Fluke thermal camera provides officers with a solution for the problems that flashlights create while on the hunt for fugitives. Suspects wearing camouflaged or dark clothing can be difficult to see when using night vision or flashlights because they tend to blend into the surroundings.
Using thermal imaging makes it possible to detect the body heat given off by the person for whom they are searching. This makes it near impossible for the suspect to keep their position concealed, regardless of whether they are hiding outdoors or inside a building.
Keeping Officers Safe
As an officer is making his or her way to an unknown scene, their primary concern is safety. It does not matter if the officer is responding to an assault, domestic disturbance or any other situation that could potentially turn violent, they are at a considerable disadvantage when they are unaware of the elements present when approaching the scene.
The Fluke thermal camera provides the officer with the ability to stop and take a look around at things from a distance. This will give him an opportunity identify any persons who may be in the area. In addition, it also makes it possible to detect any potentially aggressive dogs or other animals that may add risk to approaching an unknown situation.
This is only the two most common uses that law enforcement has for the Fluke thermal camera. The limits of the ability to make the job easier and more effacing lie only with the officers that use this technology. Over the years, the cost and size of thermal imaging cameras has gone down considerably, making them more affordable to agencies of all sizes.