Patent ID: 6037977
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: G07C,H04N

Abstract:
A method of conducting a police investigation by a police officer in a police car wherein the method comprises the steps of:(a) storing a portable surveillance device comprising a portable video camera and a digital data input device in the police car;(b) moving from the police car while carrying the portable surveillance device to form a video image having a field of view controlled by movements of an officer from the police car;(c) inputting digital data pertinent to the police investigation into the digital data input device;(d) transmitting the video image to the police car;(e) transmitting the digital data to the police car;(f) receiving response data pertinent to the input digital data using the portable surveillance device;(g) recording the transmitted video image and the digital data on cassette in the police car; and(h) recording the video image and the digital data on cassette at a location in the police car which is hidden from view.