SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Safariland Group, a leading provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced that the City of Aurora has elected to purchase 427 VIEVU LE4 body worn cameras.

The purchase also includes a three-year subscription of VIEVU Solution, the next generation fully-hosted cloud evidence management system. Built on Microsoft® Azure Government Cloud, the first enterprise cloud to directly support the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division ("CJIS"), VIEVU Solution will allow the APD to securely upload videos and store their data in the Cloud without concern over CJIS compliance.                

"We are proud to provide high quality and reliable camera and management software to protect police officers around the world," said Steve Ward, Founder and President of VIEVU. "I want to thank the City of Aurora for selecting VIEVU's cameras, cloud storage and product offerings. Our number one objective continues to be providing secure, high-quality products to support the law enforcement community. We look forward to supporting the Aurora police department in enhancing the transparency of their work."

"After extensive testing and evaluation, the Aurora Police Department decided that VIEVU's body worn camera, storage solutions and services were the best offerings on the market for our needs," said Lieutenant Dan Mark of the Aurora Police Department. "VIEVU is known in the industry for its excellent customer service, product reliability, ease of use and next-generation camera features. VIEVU's cloud storage capabilities, MS active directory integration and automated video tagging are compelling features and were important considerations in our selection process. We look forward to equipping our police force with their leading products and software."

The Safariland Group acquired VIEVU in June 2015 to meaningfully invest in VIEVU and provide VIEVU access to Safariland's robust distribution network and extensive relationships with police departments.

About VIEVU
Designed by Cops for Cops, VIEVU is a leader in body worn video (BWV), providing a secure, high-quality video cameras for law enforcement, security, emergency medical services and retailers. Built on police experience, VIEVU body worn video cameras are used by more than 4,000 law enforcement agencies in 17 countries. VIEVU received the highest score in an evaluation of body worn video by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. For information please visit www.vievu.com.

About The Safariland Group
The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland®, Med-Eng®, ABA®, Second Chance®, VIEVU®, Mustang Survival®, Bianchi®, Break Free®, Protech® Tactical, Defense Technology®, Hatch®, Monadnock®, Identicator® and NIK®. The Safariland Group's mission, "Together, We Save Lives", is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers. The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

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(212) 355-4449

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The Safariland Group
(800) 347-1200

Steve Ward
VIEVU
(888) 285-4548
info@vievu.com

SOURCE The Safariland Group