# Enforcement Tech The wearables market expands to focus on police and military components. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Dec 17, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/enforcement-tech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Enforcement Tech trend? **Enforcement Tech:** As wearable tech continues to gain popularity amongst consumers, enforcement establishments are innovating ways to incorporate the technology for protection and beyond. This shift in focus identifies a market crossover applicable to a multitude of industries when it comes to transitioning a product from consumer-oriented to a broader scope. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 26 to Aug 5, 2014 - Published: Dec 17, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Enforcement Tech trend ### Wearable Technology As wearable technology continues to gain popularity among consumers, enforcement establishments are innovating ways to incorporate the technology for protection. ### Augmented and Virtual Reality Augmented and Virtual Reality has significant potential in the military, police, and other related enforcement establishments industries. ### Tamper-proof Audio and Video Evidence Tamper-proof audio and video evidence technology has potential in various industries looking for ways to gather unbiased evidence. ## What the Enforcement Tech trend means for industry ### For Military The military can make use of augmented and virtual reality technology for personnel tracking, hostile enemy detection and waypoint information while in the field. ### For Police and Law Enforcement Police and related enforcement establishments can utilize wearable technology such as obstacle-alerting apparel and police-grade wearable cameras for security and safety purposes. ### For Court Systems Tamper-proof audio and video evidence technology is highly applicable in gathering unbiased evidence for court cases such as domestic abuse trials. ## Trend signals for Enforcement Tech Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 37%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 37% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Enforcement Tech trend 4 featured examples from Feb 26 to Aug 5, 2014. - [Military Augmented Reality Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwarrior-by-bae-systems): Q-Warrior by BAE Systems Gives Soldiers Iron Man Vision (Category: Tech) Implication: The military augmented reality headsets can revolutionize how soldiers gather and utilize information on the battlefield, increasing situational awareness and decision-making capa… - [Stealth Body Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axon-body): The Axon Body Cameras are Designed with Police Officers in Mind (Category: Tech) Implication: The law enforcement industry can leverage stealth body cameras to improve officer safety and increase accountability. - [Obstacle-Alerting Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-vest): The Eyeronman Haptic Vest Warns Wearers of Potentially Dangerous Objects (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies producing wearable technologies could use similar sensor and haptic feedback technology in their products to detect and alert wearers to potential dangers. - [Police-Grade Wearable Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-wearable-camera): The Panasonic Wearable Camera Captures Unbiased Evidence (Category: Tech) Implication: Potential for police departments to invest in wearable camera technology to improve evidence gathering and maintain transparency. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Expandable Desktop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandable-desktop-workstations) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)