【Nathan Cajucom Archives】

A new smart holster design could Nathan Cajucom Archivesmake police body cameras more responsive in the moments they're needed most: when an officer draws their firearm.

TASER, the company behind the stun guns used by law enforcement officers around the world, recently introduced the Axon Signal Sidearm. It's a small wireless sensor that detects when a weapon is removed from its holster and immediately initiates recording on connected cameras in a 30-foot range.

SEE ALSO: Researchers built an origami-inspired bulletproof shield to protect police officers

The Sidearm, which the company says is compatible with most firearm holsters, is the latest smart device in the Axon Signal line. The tech allows police officers to go about their business without manually activating their body cams, since actions like turning on a patrol car's light bar, opening car doors or charging a TASER battery automatically trigger the recording function.

Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Systems like these could make law enforcement's use of body cameras a more seamless process, rather than tasking officers with the responsibility of pressing a button or instituting an "always on" recording policy.

The Sidearm isn't perfect, though, especially when it's used alone. Since the cameras are only engaged when a gun is drawn, events leading up to that moment aren't recorded. If the purpose of body cams is to help establish higher levels of transparency in policing, knowing exactly what made an officer take the step of pulling a gun is just as important as getting the footage after the fact.

---

Featured Video For You

---

Even police are making jokes about that monster f*ck up at the Oscars

---

• Entertainment
• Life
• Shopping
• Games
• Social Good
• Tech
• Digital Culture
• Deals

• Operation Mensch
• Matt Foley, baseball player, pays homage to SNL's Matt Foley
• North Carolina's bathroom bill will cost the state $3.7 billion
• North Carolina's bathroom bill will cost the state $3.7 billion
• The Anatomy of Liberal Melancholy
• Chris Hemsworth would like you to get out of his shot, thanks
• The secret weapon that will make your next computer super fast
• How a Photoshopping code of ethics can make body positivity mainstream
• Mary Shows Up
• 'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins' next project is about the Underground Railroad

• Why Google's Android Q is now called Android 10
• Everything coming to Netflix in September 2019
• Genius mom has the best way of sneaking out of her kid's nursery
• Smart TV apps are convenient, but you should really stream with a device
• RIP, Biden memes: How the VP awakened the internet's most earnest humor
• New RadRunner e
• NFL QB Andrew Luck is retiring and hey, let's focus on the nice stuff
• Disturbing footage shows car circling street moments before it drives into crowd
• Batman prequel 'Pennyworth' is worth your time: Review
• In 'Sound Stories,' Christian Marclay makes music out of Snapchats

• The State of PC Gaming in 2016
• Chelsea Clinton shares 4 inspiring tips for young activists in the Trump era
• Tinder scammers fool 30 men into sending money over
• Facebook is putting its latest Snapchat clone front and center
• Virtual Reality: The True Cost of Admission (and Why It Doesn't Matter)
• Tesla rival continues to be a bad Tesla rival
• Surprise! Katie Cassidy's coming back to 'Arrow' as a series regular in Season 6
• How wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page found his second act with 'kickass' yoga
• Best robot vacuum deal: Save $140 on roborock Q7 Max Robot Vacuum
• Here's why all the sudden the banks love Snapchat — but still hate Twitter

• NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for May 19: Tips to solve Connections #238
• Will Smith and the 'Fresh Prince of Bel
• Miles Teller is the latest movie star to join an Amazon show
• Tesla rival continues to be a bad Tesla rival
• Shop Owala's Memorial Day Sale for 30% off tumblers
• Five burning questions we have about 'Stranger Things' Season 2
• Night Shift is now available on your Mac so you can finally get some damn sleep
• Stop working like a sucker and get paid to build Lego models instead
• Put Me In, Coach!
• This is one of the best