LENEXA, KS--(Marketwired - Sep 25, 2015) - Digital Ally, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGLY) ("Digital" or the "Company"), which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial applications, today announced several initial "package" orders for its FirstVu HD body-worn cameras, DVM-800 and DVM-500 Plus digital in-car audio/video systems, VuVault™ server software and VuLink™ automatic activation systems.
To date, more than one thousand agencies have implemented the FirstVu HD body-worn camera solution and over 6,000 agencies are using the Company's in-car digital audio/video systems.
The orders listed below came through Digital Ally's Schedule 84 Contract with the General Services Administration ("GSA"). GSA establishes long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms to provide access to commercial products and services at volume discount pricing. These products can be ordered directly from GSA Schedule contractors or through the GSA Advantage!® online shopping and ordering system.
Public Safety Business Center, Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Fort Campbell, home to the only Air Assault Division in the world, sets the standard for integrating and delivering installation services and base support to ensure readiness, empower resiliency and enable solders. The order, for a package of 20 DVM-800 in car audio/video systems, 25 FirstVu HD body-worn cameras and 20 VuLink systems, is expected to ship in the current quarter.
Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Irwin, California
Fort Irwin and the National Training Center is a major training installation for the United States Military that conducts tough, realistic, Unified Land Operations with Unified Action Partners to prepare Brigade Combat Teams and other units for combat, while taking care of soldiers, civilians, and family members. The order is for a package of 33 FirstVu HD body-worn cameras, 25 DVM-500 Plus digital in-car audio/video systems, 25 VuLink systems and VuVault software. The order is expected to ship in the current quarter.
Cobb County School District Police Department, Marietta, GA
As the second-largest school system in Georgia, the Cobb County School District Police Department is responsible for serving more than 111,000 students and 16,000 faculty and staff personnel at 114 schools in a diverse, constantly changing suburban environment in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The initial order is for 60 FirstVu HD body-worn cameras and VuVault server software. This purchase represents Digital Ally's first foray into the educational market segment. The order is expected to ship in the current quarter.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Fort Irwin, Fort Campbell and the Cobb County School District Police Department," stated Stanton E. Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Ally, Inc. "Throughout America, a growing number of military and police departments are choosing to implement both in-car and body-worn video camera systems, as agencies identify the need to utilize both types of camera systems to provide comprehensive recordings of events. Our GSA schedule allow such orders to be received, processed and shipped in a very efficient manner, and we believe other agencies will see the benefits and utilize this contract vehicle for future purchases."
The Company also recently received orders from other notable agencies utilizing the GSA contract vehicle, including:
- Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers, Laurel Springs, NC
- Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA
- Clovis Police Department, Clovis, NM
- Dallas County Schools Police Department, Dallas TX
- DFAS in CA, KY and TX
- Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, St. George, SC
- Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Cookeville, TN
- Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
- UNICOR, Anthony TX
- US Department of the Interior, New Orleans, ND
- US National Parks Service, Keystone, SD
Digital Ally's FirstVu HD body-worn video cameras are the most versatile body cameras on the market. They have multiple camera and mounting options with crystal-clear high definition audio and video. When paired with Digital Ally's DVM in-car video systems and its patented VuLink™ technology, the FirstVu HD allows for hands-free simultaneous activation of an officer's in-car and body worn camera systems. VuVault™ software allows for full system control, including the ability to view the video feed, add notes and play back recorded videos. It also allows for secure access to recording camera controls, GPS and event tagging.
The DVM-800 is a top-of-the-line in-car audio/video system that is integrated into a rear-view mirror primarily designed for law enforcement personnel. This system uses two internal fixed focus cameras and two external cameras for a total of four video streams.
The DVM-500 Plus is Digital Ally's legacy in-car digital audio/video system that is integrated into a rear-view mirror primarily designed for law enforcement. The unit has automatic recording triggers, such as activating lights, sirens, light bar, speeding, crash sensors, record buttons and/or activating the external transmitter. Along with video and audio, the DVM-500 Plus records the following metadata: date, time, speed, braking actions, turn signals, sirens, lights, GPS and radar.
Digital Ally is proud to design and assemble its products in the United States.
About Digital Ally, Inc.
Digital Ally is a leading global designer, manufacturer and innovator in the growing field of digital technology. Digital Ally is the only company serving the military, law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services and the commercial fleet industries that is capable of providing the complete end-to-end hardware and software solution. The company's product lines include in-car audio/video recording equipment, body-worn cameras, cloud and local server software and storage solutions. Digital Ally products are sold by domestic direct sales representatives and international distributors worldwide. Digital Ally is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. For news and information please visit www.digitalallyinc.com or follow us on Twitter @digitalallyinc and Facebook www.facebook.com/DigitalAllyInc
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