Law Enforcement

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A more complete, accurate and secure digital record

Capture every detail with Sony’s powerful cameras and lenses to produce a complete, accurate and secure digital record, including detailed visual evidence, and low light operation, while utilizing advanced analytical software to conduct accurate forensics, high-quality surveillance, investigation interviews, and software analysis, all while protecting valuable data with built-in zero trust security measures.

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Detailed visual evidence

Sony’s cameras bring extremely high resolutions to digital imaging. Capture every detail, every nuance, and every piece of evidence that could be missed with less capable cameras.

A night car crash on the road.

Low light operation

All Sony cameras operate well in low light conditions, with the α7S Ⅲ able to shoot stills and 4K video in near darkness. Avoid the need for cumbersome lighting setups and capture the scene exactly as it is.

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Massive lens choice

Sony’s precision lenses have dependable sharpness and accuracy. There’s a massive choice, from Macro to Telephoto, to suit any setting.

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Accurate forensics

Evidence gathering is at the core of all forensic activity. With more resolution and more accuracy in a mobile package than any other system, Sony’s high-resolution cameras and lenses are an essential part of any criminal investigation, including detection of forged documents and bank notes.

A forensic specialist is taking a picture of the crime scene using a Sony camera.
A customs officer is checking the passport of a tourist at the border.

High-quality surveillance

Sony mirrorless cameras and lenses are ideal for both close and long-range surveillance, making them a powerful tool for applications such as border control. The Sony α1 comes with a 50.1MP full-frame sensor and can shoot 8K video. Sony’s APS-C sensors are perfect for telephoto lenses, giving high resolution at extremely long ranges. The silent shutter, available on most models, is ideal for noise-free operations.

Investigation interviews

Interviews are a crucial part of many criminal investigations, so it’s essential to gather every possible grain of evidence. With Sony cameras, you can make interview recordings that capture every nuance of speech and body language for later analysis. Additional security measures mean that you can add a tamper-proof timestamp to your recordings.

Two detectives are interrogating a criminal.
A detective is drawing on the map attached to the wall with crime images.

Software analysis

Sony cameras are both portable and powerful, allowing for the capture of every detail and texture at a crime scene, even in low light conditions. With the help of software analysis tools, it is becoming increasingly possible to uncover details that may have been overlooked due to their small size or by comparing sequences of photographs or video frames over short or long periods of time.

Photobooth

Integrating Sony cameras and the accompanying Camera Remote Toolkit into your photobooth operations can elevate the quality of passport and driving license photos, providing customers with clear, high-resolution images that meet stringent ID requirements. Sony’s advanced sensor technology, combined with the flexibility of the Camera Remote Toolkit, enables fast, efficient processing and ensures consistent results – key factors in the high-volume, high-expectation environment of ID photography.

ID photographs of a man with Grey hair.

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3D Image Scanning

Capture every detail of your crime scene accurately and precisely with Sony cameras to create 3D crime scene walkthroughs. Use macro lenses to detect even the smallest pieces of evidence and prevent contamination with remote triggering. Create your customized Camera Remote Toolkit application in order to quickly offload crime scene images and use for further 3D processing.

A forensic specialist is working at the crime scene.
An investigator is numbering the evidence to take a photo.

Photogrammetry

From determining bullet trajectories and shoe sizes, capturing footage of incidents and more, Sony cameras play a crucial part in law enforcement operations. With high-resolution images and remote triggering through Camera Remote Toolkit, law enforcement officials can take every necessary step to ensure a crime scene is well documented.

Data Protection

Sony’s in-camera forgery-proof photo technology, available on the Alpha 7 IV camera, is a valuable tool for law enforcement. This technology uses digital signatures processed at capture, which detects image modifications and protects it from fraudulent usage. Eliminate unauthorized editing of and misconduct related to crime scene photos and keep your data safe at all times.

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