# Surveilling the Police PistolCam Tracks Cop Shots By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-11-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistolcam-to-video-police-shootings References: [techdigest](http://techdigest.tv/2007/11/cops_about_to_b.html) & [pistolcam](http://pistolcam.com/) The PistolCam is a [video camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musiccam) that fits onto the guns of police offers to document each time a weapon is discharged in order to verify whether the shooting of a suspect was justified or not. We're all familiar with the [police car cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddpai-z90-master) from shows like COPS. They officers document what they think will be a routine traffic stop, and turn it into a hairy encounter with a crack fueled criminal with an outstanding warrant in a stolen car. The PistolCam could resolve a lot of potential conflicts where police are accused of [unjustly shooting suspects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threat-detection-system). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Police Accountability:** The PistolCam provides a solution for police departments to verify the justifiability of officer-involved shootings, increasing transparency and accountability. - **Law Enforcement Technology:** Advancements like the PistolCam highlight the growing trend of integrating technology into law enforcement tools, improving the safety measures and effectiveness of police officers. - **Video Documentation:** The use of video cameras, like the PistolCam, is becoming increasingly popular for documenting and recording activities in various industries for security and verification purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Law Enforcement:** The PistolCam is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the law enforcement industry, offering a new tool to improve officer safety, public trust, and accountability. - **Security:** The video documentation trend, exemplified by the PistolCam, presents an opportunity for the security industry to integrate video technologies for enhanced surveillance and verification. - **Technology:** The development of the PistolCam signifies the continuous innovation and potential for technology companies to create specialized tools for various industries, such as law enforcement and security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paintcam-home-security-system.md) - [Car-Based Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-cam.md) - [Camera-Equipped Exercise Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-urban-eyes-vest.md) - [Advanced Body-Worn Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-bodyworn-camera.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-camera.md) - [Retail Body Camera Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-camera-1.md) - [Police Filming Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-real-movement.md) - [Truck Bed Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-pickup-cam.md) - [High-Definition Dashboard Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-car-cam.md)