Smart Holster Attachment Can Turn On Body Cam When Weapon Is Drawn

A connected gun holster attachment has been introduced by Axon, which is known for supplying police in the US and UK with body and dashboard cameras. The company's new Signal Sidearm can sense when a gun is drawn and trigger all nearby cameras to start recording.

The Signal Sidearm is a wireless sensor attachment that can be applied to most existing holsters. It'll notice when a gun is drawn and alert nearby devices using Axon Signal.

Any camera within 30 feet of the sensor, whether it's a body cam or dashboard cam, will turn on.

Axon intends to begin selling the product in Q3 2017.