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How KNRM uses ZEPCAM T3 bodycams in maritime rescue operations
A body-worn camera system designed around the realities of maritime rescue, from one-button recording to custom mounts and privately hosted footage transfer.
How ZEPCAM closed a critical airport baggage-handling blind spot
See how ZEPCAM bodycams helped close critical CCTV blind spots at Budapest Airport, where baggage theft investigations fell by 85.4% in 2024.
Buying a bodycam? Why choosing the right solution matters more than the camera
Body-worn cameras have become an essential tool for organisations looking to improve employee safety, transparency, and operational effectiveness. Whether used by police, security teams, healthcare professionals, public transport operators, or municipal enforcement officers, bodycams are increasingly part of everyday frontline operations.
Using bodycams smarter for event management
Beyond the big day: Why smart event organisers use bodycams before, during and after every eventThe most successful events are not simply those that run smoothly on the day itself. They are the events that improve year after year because organisers learn from every...
From pilot to practice: how ZEPCAM delivered the nationwide bodycam rollout for Dutch National Railways (NS)
A familiar challenge across public transport Every day, NS conductors and municipal enforcement officers help hundreds of thousands of passengers travel safely across the Netherlands. They provide information, assist travellers, enforce regulations, and manage...
Bodycam with or without a screen? Why the front screen bodycams have outlived their purpose
Why bodycams originally had front screens When the first generation of bodycams entered the market, most members of the public had never encountered one before. Manufacturers introduced front-facing screens for a simple reason: to make recording visible. The screen...
Think bodycams are expensive? Try calculating the cost of an unresolved incident
The costs that rarely appear on a budget sheet When an incident occurs, the financial impact rarely ends when the situation is brought under control. A complaint against a staff member, a disputed interaction, an allegation of misconduct, or a use-of-force incident...
Use case: How live bodycams help technical field teams work smarter with remote expertise
The growing challenge in technical field services Technical service organisations across sectors such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, and industrial maintenance are dealing with increasing operational pressure. Installations are becoming more complex, service...
ZEPCAM T3 in the spotlight: Bodycams take center stage in public transport and retail safety.
Dutch railway operator NS confirmed that bodycams will soon become available to all conductors across the country. Shortly after, Albert Heijn announced that it will begin testing bodycams in selected stores — a clear signal that bodycam technology continues to expand...
Use case: How bodycams improve safety and visibility in CBRN operations
Real-time visibility for safer interventions and better decisions in high-risk environments CBRN incidents are among the most demanding operations teams can face. Whether responding to a chemical spill, handling infectious materials in a laboratory, or carrying out a...
Bodycams on Dutch trains: a step forward for safer public transport
The first NS head conductors have now started their shifts wearing bodycams. According to NS, the rollout follows a pilot involving 100 head conductors in 2024, which showed that bodycams improved employees? sense of safety and had a de-escalating effect, particularly...
Six common myths about body cameras and what the evidence shows
Will body cameras escalate incidents? Will staff feel watched? Is cloud storage really secure enough? Will the cost outweigh the benefit? These are valid questions, especially for organisations responsible for staff safety, privacy compliance and operational rollout....
When the shift gets difficult: How bodycams are changing hospital safety
The real issue is the situation, not the people Violence and aggression in healthcare rarely appear out of nowhere. They usually build up under pressure. Long waiting times, stress, fear, uncertainty, and in some cases alcohol or drugs can all make a situation harder...
EU AI Act facial recognition bans: how to stay compliant with privacy-first policing technology
Under the EU AI Act, some uses of facial recognition and biometric identification are banned. The clearest ban is on building facial recognition databases through untargeted scraping. This means organisations cannot collect facial images at scale from the internet or...
11 Practical Uses of Bodycams in Modern Organisations
What makes bodycams valuable is not just the ability to record incidents. Their real value lies in preventing escalation, supporting employees in the field, and creating reliable insight into what actually happened. As expectations around transparency and safety...
CLOUD Act vs GDPR data sovereignty: the risk of U.S. providers for EU body-worn video
Storing data in Europe is not the same as controlling it Data sovereignty is often treated as a question of geography. In practice, it is just as much about legal reach and operational control. Eurojust, the EU agency that supports judicial cooperation in criminal...
Cloud vs on-prem bodycam systems: what actually matters in daily operations
Managing that digital evidence is often the most demanding part of running a bodycam programme. The real question is not only where footage is stored, but how much operational effort is required to keep the system running. When organisations compare cloud and...
2025 innovation highlights
Go to topic: Digital evidence management Real-Time insights Operational flexibility and ease of use 3rd party integrations Enterprise-grade security and functionalities ZEPCAM T2 Endura: A new standard in endurance Conclusion Digital Evidence Management The focus on...
ETZEL to Present ZEPCAM Bodycam Solutions at ENFORCE TAC 2026 in Nuremberg (23–25 February)
At the event, ETZEL will represent ZEPCAM’s body-worn video ecosystem for local law enforcement (Kommunaler Ordnungsdienst) and emergency services across Germany, continuing the momentum of our collaboration and growing demand for reliable video evidence in frontline...
Bodycam in public transport: Safer journeys for staff and passengers
A bodycam in public transport is not about surveillance. It is about protection, transparency and professional support. When implemented correctly, it becomes a practical tool that strengthens safety for staff and passengers alike. The Reality of Aggression in Public...
Bodycams in retail: discouragement, de-escalation, and staff retention
What discouragement looks like on the shop floor A visible bodycam changes behaviour. Not because every incident ends in prosecution, but because many confrontations cool down once people realise their actions and words are on record. Retail-focused work shared by ECR...
Aggression is not an exception, it is part of the job
The episode follows three frontline roles that rarely appear together in one story, yet their experiences are strikingly similar. Each professional is expected to remain calm, explain rules or decisions, and absorb anger that is often not personal, but still very...
GDPR-Ready Bodycams: 7 Privacy Promises
At ZEPCAM, we know compliance isn’t one-size-fits-all. With 500+ deployments in privacy-sensitive sectors across 40+ countries, we’ve learned that real compliance comes from flexibility: your organisation should be able to match privacy controls to your exact...
Bodycams in healthcare: supporting nurse wellbeing by strengthening hospital security
In the Netherlands and many other countries, bodycams are already used in healthcare settings—but primarily by hospital security teams, not by nurses or clinical staff. This distinction matters. The role of bodycams in healthcare is not to monitor care professionals....
Connected bodycams: operational efficiency beyond security
For COOs and Field Service Managers, connected bodycams create a direct link between the field and the operations centre. They enable more predictable workflows, reduce downtime and give teams the support they need to solve problems on the first attempt....
ISO 27017 and ISO 27018: Strengthening Cloud Security and Privacy in ZEPCAM Solutions
Every day, Security Managers balance operational pressure with the responsibility to protect sensitive video data. When systems fail, teams feel it immediately and trust erodes. With the new ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 certifications, ZEPCAM strengthens its commitment to...
Preventing escalation before it starts: How bodycams reduce aggression during holiday crowds
Municipal officers, security professionals and public transport staff face more confrontational situations during this time. They need to keep public spaces safe while resolving conflicts calmly and professionally. In many European cities, frontline professionals work...
Trust and Technology on the Unarmed Frontline
Across the Netherlands, a quiet yet significant transformation is underway in how local enforcement keeps communities safe. The government has announced a reform that redefines the work of the buitengewoon opsporingsambtenaar (BOA), known in English as the municipal...
Bodycams for Customs: Smarter, Safer Border Control
Every day, Customs officers safeguard Europe’s borders, inspecting cargo, verifying documents and intercepting illegal goods. Their mission demands precision, courage and clarity, especially when confronting organised crime or conducting high-risk inspections. In...
Bodycam Policy: Retention, Redaction & Compliance
Body-worn video is a powerful tool: it protects staff, provides reliable evidence, and strengthens trust. But without a clear policy, it can become a liability. This blog outlines practical steps to ensure compliance with the GDPR and beyond. Step 0: Establish Your...