Glossary

Body-worn camera (workplace safety)

A body-worn camera for workplace safety is a wearable camera that deters aggression, streams live video to a monitoring centre during an incident, and captures evidence of what actually happened.

Police bodycams record for accountability after the fact. Workplace safety bodycams add a live layer: when a worker activates one, video and audio stream to a monitoring centre in real time, so the operator responding can see the situation, not just hear about it - and dispatch the right help with confidence.

The deterrent effect is real and immediate: a visible camera changes behaviour in front of it. Retailers and security teams report de-escalation before recording even begins, because the interaction is witnessed the moment it starts.

Evidence quality decides disputes. Time-stamped video of an incident resolves he-said-she-said complaints, supports police reports, and protects workers from false allegations as often as it documents aggression toward them. Duress makes two: Falcon, a 58-gram watch-format camera, and Eagle, a chest-worn dual-camera unit for higher-risk roles.

Common questions

Are body-worn cameras legal for workers?
Yes, within surveillance and privacy law that varies by state and country - typically requiring signage or notice, policies on when recording occurs, and controlled access to footage. Build the policy with the rollout, not after it.
What's the difference between Falcon and Eagle?
Falcon is watch-format, 58 grams, worn on the wrist or lanyard, with live streaming and a 2-day battery - built for client-facing roles. Eagle is a chest-worn dual-1080p camera with on-device AI and a 7-day battery - built for security and higher-risk field work.

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