Pro-Vision
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | |
| Website | Official Website |
Pro-Vision is an American manufacturer of specialty cameras that is headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan.[1] The company manufactures and sells a variety of cameras including dashcams,[2] body cameras, and backup cameras.[3] The company has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing American companies from 2011 to 2015.[4][5] As of December 2014, Pro-Vision products have been used by organizations in over 30 different countries worldwide.[6]
History
Pro-Vision was founded in 2003. The company initially manufactured items like backup cameras for commercial vehicles, and later expanded into video recording on school buses and police cruisers.[7]
In 2012, Pro-Vision began manufacturing body cameras for police officers.[8] Pro-Vision trademarked the term "BodyCam" and applies it for their line of body-worn cameras. In 2014, the company began fielding more orders for police body cameras in the wake of the Ferguson unrest and President Barack Obama's call for increased accountability and clarity during volatile police situations.[6][7] Numerous police departments throughout the United States and other countries have begun using Pro-Vision body cameras.[6][9][10]
In 2015, Pro-Vision made the Inc. 5000 List for the fifth consecutive year (2011-2015) as one of the fastest growing private companies.[3][11] Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg said, "You have to remember that the average company on the Inc. 5000 grew nearly six-fold since 2012." Pro-Vision ranked second on the list for manufacturers in the State of Michigan, and ranked 51 out of all manufacturers in the country.[11][12]
Products
Pro-Vision initially began as a manufacturer of cameras and recording systems that could be used in vehicles. Dashcams and backup cameras could be installed in commercial vehicles, school buses, and police cars to prevent accidents and limit liability.[3] These devices continue to be manufactured by Pro-Vision. In recent years, their trademarked "Bodycam" has become one of their notable products.[7] These devices can be clipped on to an officer's uniform (generally in the shoulder or chest area) where it can capture and record video of any incident with the public. The cameras have a 170-degree field of vision, are waterproof, and have night vision technology. The cameras shoot in 1080p HD at 30 frames per second.[9]
References
- ^ Erb, Henry (1 December 2014). "Local company supplies body cameras to police worldwide". WOOD-TV. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Wagstaff, Keith (1 December 2014). "Digital Partner: Here's How Police Body Cameras Work". NBC News. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b c Harger, Jim (24 August 2012). "Byron Center firm started in basement, now on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies". MLive.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Harger, Jim (21 October 2013). "Pro-Vision finds new market in law enforcement with its 'BodyCam' video system". MLive.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ "2014 is Fourth Consecutive Year on Inc. 5000 List for Leading Mobile Video System Manufacturer". PRWeb. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b c Stone, Jeff (2 December 2014). "Police Body Cam Manufacturers See Windfall In Obama Announcement". International Business Times. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b c Harger, Jim (5 December 2014). "Calls for cop bodycams fuel sales, exposure for Michigan-based Pro-Vision Video Systems". MLive.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Zaagman, Steve (12 November 2014). "Made in Michigan: Pro-Vision police body cameras". WZZM. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b Hill, Zane (5 February 2015). "Deputies to wear body cameras". Daily Iberian. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ Burns, Michael (19 March 2015). "SC police chiefs eyeing progress of body camera bill". The State. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Pro-Vision". Inc. Magazine. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ^ "Inc. Magazine Unveils 34th Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc. 5000". Market Watch. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.