V9 Police Body Camera - 64GB Memory, 1440P HD Video, 2 Inch Display - Lightweight & Portable with Clear Night Vision for Law Enforcement, Security, Home & Outdoor Use

An amazing small camcorder / security device - perfect for security situations but this is definitely not a stealth device nor a rugged go-pro substitute.If you are involved in security, or want to set up indoor motion-detecting recording, or maybe you’re looking to disconnect from always being online by leaving your smartphone behind and yet want to be able to record videos, this is the device for you.The model I received came pre-charged, allowing us to use it from the moment we got it. The instructions are clear and unlike some other instruction booklets that I’ve seen, it’s in large enough font that you can read it, though not large enough to let you read them without glasses (if you need them).The manual is a necessity. Due to the size of the device, a lot of functionality is built into the seven buttons, and using it isn’t very intuitive. Could you eventually figure out how to use this without the guide? Probably, but you’ll save yourself a lot of headaches by referring to the guide.Two plastic clips with metal mounting components are provided. The clips lock on tight to the camera and I doubt the camera will ever come off on it’s own, no matter what the situation, but the plastic components of the clips, though sturdy and not at all flimsy, may eventually break, so be careful with them as you clip them on and off.What’s great about the larger clip is that the angle of the mount is adjustable. This means that if you clip it on your belt, you can angle the camera upwards so that it records what’s in front of you rather than shooting your feet. And that’s a key thing with this or any similar device - you need to position it correctly otherwise you’ll wind up recording the floor or an off-angle.The smaller clip is toothed, guaranteeing it will stay in place.Because the camera locks onto the clips, you need to become familiar with the controls before you put it on, otherwise you’ll find yourself struggling to unclip it to change a setting. But once on, the recording start button is strategically placed as the right-top button, so you can quickly start and stop recording.Recording quality is fantastic - not HD, but honestly for the normal use-cases, you don’t need HD.If you decide to wear this on your belt, clip it onto a shoulder-strap, or hang it from a bag, everyone is going to know that you’re recording. Not so much an issue if you’re a tourist or you’re in a public setting.The motion detection isn't very sensitive. Placed on a tabletop, my dog came briefly into the picture and my dog didn’t trigger the motion detector. My spouse walked by and after a brief delay the camera turned on.Videos can be either a maximum of 5 continuous minutes, 10 minutes, 15, 20, or 30 minutes. After the time elapses, a new file will be created and the device will continue to record.If you have more than one of these devices, you can assign a “Device ID” to the recorded videos. You can also assign an “officer ID” so that you can tell who recorded what clip.Random Features:* Uses USB-C* You can password-protect the device to prevent someone from downloading the files.* By default, the camera beeps and makes sounds every time you use it, but there’s a setting in the menu to turn off sounds.* Motion detection* Night Vision works well* Speaker is clear and loud* Maximum video length is 30 minutes* 800-number customer supportI noticed that after a few minutes it runs hot - not burning - more like the heat you can get from overtaxing your cell phone.My verdict:For security officers and other security situations, this is a perfect device to have. If you’re an officer or a bouncer, or even a manager who deals with the public and wants to ensure your safety as well as the public’s by having everything documented, then get this.If you’re looking for a go-pro substitute, this might be for you, but it’s neither waterproof nor drop-proof.