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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives, Department of
Justice.
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
burden or associated response time,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection
instrument with instructions or
additional information, please Gary
Schaible, Industry Liaison Analyst,
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives (ATF), 99 New York
Ave. NE., Washington, DC 20226 at
email: nfaombcomments@atf.gov.
Written comments and/or suggestions
can also be directed to the Office of
Management and Budget, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention Department of Justice Desk
Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or sent
to OIRA_submissions@omb.eop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written
comments and suggestions from the
public and affected agencies concerning
the proposed collection of information
are encouraged. Your comments should
address one or more of the following
four points:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
• Evaluate whether and if so how the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected can be
enhanced; and
• Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
The Department of Justice
(DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will
submit the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The proposed information collection
was previously published in the Federal
Register 81 FR 8100, on February 17,
2016, allowing for a 60-day comment
period.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for an additional 30
days until May 31, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have additional comments
especially on the estimated public
Overview of This Information
Collection
1. Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved
collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection:
Application for Tax Exempt Transfer
and Registration of Firearm.
3. The agency form number, if any,
and the applicable component of the
Department sponsoring the collection:
Form number: ATF Form 5 (5320.5).
Component: Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S.
Department of Justice.
4. Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract:
Primary: State, Local, or Tribal
Government.
Abstract: This form is filed with ATF
Form 1, 4 or 5 applications when the
applicant, maker, or transferee is other
than an individual or government
agency. This allows ATF to conduct
background checks of persons who
make, acquire, or possess firearms.
5. An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: An estimated 115,829
respondents will take .25 hours to
respond.
6. An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: The estimated annual public
burden associated with this collection is
57,914.5 hours.
If additional information is required
contact: Jerri Murray, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E–
405B, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: April 22, 2016.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1140–0015]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Application
for Tax Exempt Transfer and
Registration of Firearm (ATF Form 5
(5320.5)
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Other (if applicable): Individuals or
Households; Business or other for-Profit;
and Not-for-profit institutions.
Abstract: This form is filed to obtain
permission to make and transfer a
National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm.
Transfer without approval and
possession of an unregistered NFA
firearm are illegal. The approval of the
application effectuates the registration
of a firearm to the transferee. The
transferee claims an exemption from the
transfer tax by filing this application.
5. An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: An estimated 10,591
respondents will take .51 hours to
respond.
6. An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: The estimated annual public
burden associated with this collection is
5,350 hours.
If additional information is required
contact: Jerri Murray, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E–
405B, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: April 22, 2016.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
[OJP (NIJ) Docket No. 1708]
Body Worn Camera Technologies
Market Survey
National Institute of Justice
(NIJ), Justice.
ACTION: Notice of request for
information.
AGENCY:
The NIJ is soliciting
information in support of the upcoming
National Criminal Justice Technology
Research, Test, and Evaluation Center
(NIJ RT&E Center) ‘‘Market Survey of
Body Worn Camera (BWC)
Technologies.’’ This market survey,
which will identify commercially
available body worn camera systems,
will be published by NIJ to assist
purchasing agents or other
representatives of law enforcement
officials in their assessment of relevant
information prior to making purchasing
decisions. Comments with regard to the
market survey itself, including which
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categories of information are
appropriate for comparison, as well as
promotional material (e.g., slick sheets)
and print-quality images in electronic
format, are also invited.
DATES: Responses to this request will be
accepted through 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time on May 31, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Responses to this request
may be submitted electronically in the
body of, or as an attachment to, an email
sent to administrator@nijrtecenter.org
with the required subject line ‘‘Body
Worn Camera Federal Register
Response.’’ Questions and responses
may also be sent by mail (please allow
additional time for processing) to the
following address: National Criminal
Justice Technology Research, Test and
Evaluation Center, ATTN: Body Worn
Camera Federal Register Response,
Johns Hopkins University Applied
Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns
Hopkins Road, Mail Stop 17–N444,
Laurel, MD 20723–6099.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
more information on this request, please
contact Vivian Hung (NIJ RT&E Center)
by telephone at (240) 228–2286 or
administrator@nijrtecenter.org. For
more information on the NIJ RT&E
Center, visit https://nij.gov/funding/
awards/Pages/awarddetail.aspx?award=2013-MU-CX-K111
and view the description, or contact
Jack Harne (NIJ) by telephone at 202–
616–2911 or at Jack.Harne@usdoj.gov.
Please note that these are not toll-free
telephone numbers.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Information Sought: Information is
sought for an upcoming ‘‘Market Survey
of Body Worn Camera (BWC)
Technologies,’’ which seeks to identify
commercially available body worn
camera systems for law enforcement
use.
Usage: This market survey will be
published by NIJ to assist law
enforcement agencies in their
assessment of relevant information prior
to making purchasing decisions.
Information Categories: Comments are
invited with regard to the market
survey, including which categories of
information are appropriate for
comparison, as well as promotional
material (e.g., slick sheet) and printquality photographs of the technology.
At a minimum, the Center intends to
include the following categories of
information for each Body Worn Camera
technology that may be of use to law
enforcement officials:
1. Vendor Information
a. Name
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b. Address and phone number of
corporate office
c. Web site
d. Years your company has been in
business
e. Number and types of customers (e.g.,
municipal, county, or state officers)
f. Location where technology is
manufactured, assembled, or
refurbished
2. Product Information—BWC
a. General
i. Name and model number
ii. Physical dimensions (height ×
width × depth, in inches) of device
iii. Weight (in ounces) of device
iv. Mounting options (e.g., head,
chest, glasses, helmet, etc.)
1. Accessories needed for optional
mounting locations
v. Whether the BWC is able to mount
on a vehicle for dashboard
applications
1. If so, any accessories needed
vi. LCD display (i.e., whether the
BWC has a playback screen for onperson video viewing)
vii. Recording capacity (i.e., the
memory storage capacity of the
BWC)
viii. Operating conditions or
limitations (e.g., temperature,
humidity, precipitation, high wind,
etc.)
b. Video and Optics
i. Maximum video resolution of the
BWC (e.g., 640 × 480, 1080p)
ii. Field of view of the BWC (e.g., 75°,
120°)
iii. Lux rating of the BWC (i.e.,
minimum amount of light needed to
produce an acceptable image)
iv. Whether the BWC has a night
mode and in what format (e.g., low
light, IR lens, etc.)
v. Recording speed of the BWC (e.g.,
30 frames per second)
vi. Recording format of the BWC (e.g.,
MPEG–4, MOV)
vii. Recording time of the BWC under
default resolution settings
viii. Whether the BWC captures still
photos
ix. Whether the BWC embeds a time/
date stamp in the recorded video
1. Whether there are any means to
authenticate and validate the
integrity of the time/date stamp
x. Whether the BWC has a pre-event
record feature (i.e., a feature that
includes a data buffer before the
recorded event to show what
triggered the recording)
1. If so, the time buffered and whether
audio is recorded
xi. Whether the BWC possesses an
event marking capability
xii. Whether the BWC has wireless
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capabilities to communicate with a
computer or external DVR unit
c. Audio
i. Microphone feature
ii. Microphone sensitivity
iii. Audio format of the BWC (e.g.,
MP2, AAC)
iv. Whether there is a default police
radio interface for the BWC
d. Data Upload
i. Single device vs. docking station for
multiple video/audio upload
ii. Data transfer method (e.g., wire,
wireless, removable media card,
etc.)
iii. Manual vs. automatic uploading
capabilities
e. Battery Information
i. Battery type used by the BWC and
whether it is internal or removable
ii. Recording duration
iii. Battery standby duration
iv. Battery charge time
v. Battery lifetime until replacement
needed
vi. Battery replacement procedure and
where it must be done (e.g., field or
factory), if applicable
vii. Availability of supplemental
charger for emergency battery
charging (e.g., hand crank, backup
battery, external battery charger
with USB, solar, etc.), if applicable
f. GPS
i. Whether the BWC possesses a GPS
1. If so, whether GPS coordinates are
embedded in recorded video
ii. Alternative geolocation methods
(e.g., using smartphone or Bluetooth
information via cell towers)
g. Consumer Testing Results
i. Sturdiness/fragility
1. Drop test results
2. Dust intrusion/water resistance
rating (IPX scale)
3. Ruggedized
4. Pressure/depth
5. Shock
6. Vibrations
ii. Whether the BWC has undergone
environmental testing other than
that listed above
1. If so, specify tests, pass/fail results,
and ratings received
h. Safeguards
i. Privacy safeguards or features
1. Remote viewing
2. Remote activation/deactivation
3. Privacy masking (i.e., feature that
allows blurring or completely
blocking certain areas to protect
personal privacy or sensitive
information)
4. Redacting/editing capabilities
ii. Safeguards for cyber security,
unintentional disassembly,
jamming, or intentional damage
i. Regulatory
i. Regulatory and Compliance safety
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audio data recorded by the BWCs
ii. Types of reports that are built into
the software
1. Standard reports (e.g., distribution
of number of hours of recording per
officer in a given period)
2. Daily reports, historical reports, etc.
3. Audit reports that support chain-ofcustody requirements
4. Customization of reports
iii. Facial recognition capabilities
iv. Weapons detection capabilities
v. Other analytical capabilities not
mentioned above
c. Video Security and Authentication
i. Compatibility of the BWC video
outputs with existing video
management software for viewing
and recording
ii. File integrity checks to ensure
authenticity
iii. Data protection mechanism while
in transit and during storage (e.g.,
SSL, encryption, password strength,
etc.)
iv. Routine software updates,
approximate frequency, and how it
is updated (e.g., manual or
automatic)
v. Cost of software updates
3. Product Information—Software for
Video Data Storage and Management
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requirements (e.g., FCC approved)
and/or any potential NIJ
Technology Standards, if applicable
ii. Radiation safety standards (e.g.,
ANSI, ICRP, NCRP, EURATOM,
etc.), if applicable
j. Warranty and Maintenance Plans
i. Length of warranty (in months) that
comes standard with the system/
device and the components that are
covered
ii. Optional extended warranties
available
1. Duration and cost of extended
warranties
iii. Availability of extended
maintenance plans
1. Duration and cost of extended
maintenance plans
iv. Service contract costs
k. Auxiliary equipment (e.g., car
chargers, emergency chargers, etc.)
i. Manufacturer suggested retail price
(MSRP) for each piece of auxiliary
equipment
l. MSRP without optional features,
accessories or service plans
m. Manufacturer’s estimated lifetime of
the device
n. Other information or notes that are
relevant to the system/device
4. Usability/Training
a. Data Management
i. Searching capabilities
ii. Categorizing capabilities (e.g., by
law enforcement officer, location,
incident, etc.)
iii. Tagging capabilities (i.e., a feature
that allows users to add additional
metadata, such as case number and
case notes)
iv. Archiving and file retention
capacity
v. Data saved on or offsite (e.g., cloud
storage)
1. If saved offsite, specify data
accessibility and storage costs
2. Video data storage capacity local
vs. cloud
3. Capability to accommodate
multiple site installations
vi. Export capabilities
1. If yes, whether there is a
traceability feature that shows
which user exported the data
vii. Redacting/editing capabilities
1. If redacted/edited, specify whether
changes are permanent
viii. Support provided for chain-ofcustody requirements
ix. Scalability for different
organization size
x. User management and role-based
access levels
b. Video Analytics
i. Whether there is companion
software to analyze the video and
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a. Types of processes used to ensure
usability of hardware and software
products (e.g., requirements
gathering, observation, task
analysis, interaction design,
usability testing, ergonomics,
interoperability, etc.)
b. Types of data gathered from the user
community (e.g., interviews,
observations during hands-on
training, survey, satisfaction
surveys, repeat customers, etc.) to
evaluate your products, and how
often it is collected
c. Types of user-group meetings and
frequency of their occurrence (e.g.,
dedicated face-to-face hosted
meetings, in conjunction with
established meetings such as those
of the Body Work Video Steering
Group and the Metropolitan
Washington Council of
Governments Police Technology
Subcommittee, etc., interactive
webinars).
d. Categories of problems reported to the
vendor and estimated percentage of
user community that experienced
them within the last three (3) years
i. Resolution(s) to the problems
identified above
e. Hours of technology support provided
and location (e.g., telephone, webbased, or on site at agency),
including any additional costs
beyond the license/purchase
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f. Hours and type of training provided
(e.g., on-site, web-based, prerecorded, play environment etc.)
5. Installation
a. Average time to install the complete
BWC system and activate the first
BWC device (in minutes, hours, or
days)
Nancy Rodriguez,
Director, National Institute of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
[OJP (NIJ) Docket No. 1708]
Body Worn Camera Technologies Market Survey
AGENCY: National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Justice.
ACTION: Notice of request for information.
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SUMMARY: The NIJ is soliciting information in support of the upcoming
National Criminal Justice Technology Research, Test, and Evaluation
Center (NIJ RT&E Center) ``Market Survey of Body Worn Camera (BWC)
Technologies.'' This market survey, which will identify commercially
available body worn camera systems, will be published by NIJ to assist
purchasing agents or other representatives of law enforcement officials
in their assessment of relevant information prior to making purchasing
decisions. Comments with regard to the market survey itself, including
which
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categories of information are appropriate for comparison, as well as
promotional material (e.g., slick sheets) and print-quality images in
electronic format, are also invited.
DATES: Responses to this request will be accepted through 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time on May 31, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Responses to this request may be submitted electronically in
the body of, or as an attachment to, an email sent to
administrator@nijrtecenter.org with the required subject line ``Body
Worn Camera Federal Register Response.'' Questions and responses may
also be sent by mail (please allow additional time for processing) to
the following address: National Criminal Justice Technology Research,
Test and Evaluation Center, ATTN: Body Worn Camera Federal Register
Response, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100
Johns Hopkins Road, Mail Stop 17-N444, Laurel, MD 20723-6099.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For more information on this request,
please contact Vivian Hung (NIJ RT&E Center) by telephone at (240) 228-
2286 or administrator@nijrtecenter.org. For more information on the NIJ
RT&E Center, visit https://nij.gov/funding/awards/Pages/award-detail.aspx?award=2013-MU-CX-K111 and view the description, or contact
Jack Harne (NIJ) by telephone at 202-616-2911 or at
Jack.Harne@usdoj.gov. Please note that these are not toll-free
telephone numbers.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Information Sought: Information is sought for an upcoming ``Market
Survey of Body Worn Camera (BWC) Technologies,'' which seeks to
identify commercially available body worn camera systems for law
enforcement use.
Usage: This market survey will be published by NIJ to assist law
enforcement agencies in their assessment of relevant information prior
to making purchasing decisions.
Information Categories: Comments are invited with regard to the
market survey, including which categories of information are
appropriate for comparison, as well as promotional material (e.g.,
slick sheet) and print-quality photographs of the technology. At a
minimum, the Center intends to include the following categories of
information for each Body Worn Camera technology that may be of use to
law enforcement officials:
1. Vendor Information
a. Name
b. Address and phone number of corporate office
c. Web site
d. Years your company has been in business
e. Number and types of customers (e.g., municipal, county, or state
officers)
f. Location where technology is manufactured, assembled, or refurbished
2. Product Information--BWC
a. General
i. Name and model number
ii. Physical dimensions (height x width x depth, in inches) of
device
iii. Weight (in ounces) of device
iv. Mounting options (e.g., head, chest, glasses, helmet, etc.)
1. Accessories needed for optional mounting locations
v. Whether the BWC is able to mount on a vehicle for dashboard
applications
1. If so, any accessories needed
vi. LCD display (i.e., whether the BWC has a playback screen for
on-person video viewing)
vii. Recording capacity (i.e., the memory storage capacity of the
BWC)
viii. Operating conditions or limitations (e.g., temperature,
humidity, precipitation, high wind, etc.)
b. Video and Optics
i. Maximum video resolution of the BWC (e.g., 640 x 480, 1080p)
ii. Field of view of the BWC (e.g., 75[deg], 120[deg])
iii. Lux rating of the BWC (i.e., minimum amount of light needed to
produce an acceptable image)
iv. Whether the BWC has a night mode and in what format (e.g., low
light, IR lens, etc.)
v. Recording speed of the BWC (e.g., 30 frames per second)
vi. Recording format of the BWC (e.g., MPEG-4, MOV)
vii. Recording time of the BWC under default resolution settings
viii. Whether the BWC captures still photos
ix. Whether the BWC embeds a time/date stamp in the recorded video
1. Whether there are any means to authenticate and validate the
integrity of the time/date stamp
x. Whether the BWC has a pre-event record feature (i.e., a feature
that includes a data buffer before the recorded event to show what
triggered the recording)
1. If so, the time buffered and whether audio is recorded
xi. Whether the BWC possesses an event marking capability
xii. Whether the BWC has wireless capabilities to communicate with
a computer or external DVR unit
c. Audio
i. Microphone feature
ii. Microphone sensitivity
iii. Audio format of the BWC (e.g., MP2, AAC)
iv. Whether there is a default police radio interface for the BWC
d. Data Upload
i. Single device vs. docking station for multiple video/audio
upload
ii. Data transfer method (e.g., wire, wireless, removable media
card, etc.)
iii. Manual vs. automatic uploading capabilities
e. Battery Information
i. Battery type used by the BWC and whether it is internal or
removable
ii. Recording duration
iii. Battery standby duration
iv. Battery charge time
v. Battery lifetime until replacement needed
vi. Battery replacement procedure and where it must be done (e.g.,
field or factory), if applicable
vii. Availability of supplemental charger for emergency battery
charging (e.g., hand crank, backup battery, external battery charger
with USB, solar, etc.), if applicable
f. GPS
i. Whether the BWC possesses a GPS
1. If so, whether GPS coordinates are embedded in recorded video
ii. Alternative geolocation methods (e.g., using smartphone or
Bluetooth information via cell towers)
g. Consumer Testing Results
i. Sturdiness/fragility
1. Drop test results
2. Dust intrusion/water resistance rating (IPX scale)
3. Ruggedized
4. Pressure/depth
5. Shock
6. Vibrations
ii. Whether the BWC has undergone environmental testing other than
that listed above
1. If so, specify tests, pass/fail results, and ratings received
h. Safeguards
i. Privacy safeguards or features
1. Remote viewing
2. Remote activation/deactivation
3. Privacy masking (i.e., feature that allows blurring or
completely blocking certain areas to protect personal privacy or
sensitive information)
4. Redacting/editing capabilities
ii. Safeguards for cyber security, unintentional disassembly,
jamming, or intentional damage
i. Regulatory
i. Regulatory and Compliance safety
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requirements (e.g., FCC approved) and/or any potential NIJ Technology
Standards, if applicable
ii. Radiation safety standards (e.g., ANSI, ICRP, NCRP, EURATOM,
etc.), if applicable
j. Warranty and Maintenance Plans
i. Length of warranty (in months) that comes standard with the
system/device and the components that are covered
ii. Optional extended warranties available
1. Duration and cost of extended warranties
iii. Availability of extended maintenance plans
1. Duration and cost of extended maintenance plans
iv. Service contract costs
k. Auxiliary equipment (e.g., car chargers, emergency chargers, etc.)
i. Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) for each piece of
auxiliary equipment
l. MSRP without optional features, accessories or service plans
m. Manufacturer's estimated lifetime of the device
n. Other information or notes that are relevant to the system/device
3. Product Information--Software for Video Data Storage and Management
a. Data Management
i. Searching capabilities
ii. Categorizing capabilities (e.g., by law enforcement officer,
location, incident, etc.)
iii. Tagging capabilities (i.e., a feature that allows users to add
additional metadata, such as case number and case notes)
iv. Archiving and file retention capacity
v. Data saved on or offsite (e.g., cloud storage)
1. If saved offsite, specify data accessibility and storage costs
2. Video data storage capacity local vs. cloud
3. Capability to accommodate multiple site installations
vi. Export capabilities
1. If yes, whether there is a traceability feature that shows which
user exported the data
vii. Redacting/editing capabilities
1. If redacted/edited, specify whether changes are permanent
viii. Support provided for chain-of-custody requirements
ix. Scalability for different organization size
x. User management and role-based access levels
b. Video Analytics
i. Whether there is companion software to analyze the video and
audio data recorded by the BWCs
ii. Types of reports that are built into the software
1. Standard reports (e.g., distribution of number of hours of
recording per officer in a given period)
2. Daily reports, historical reports, etc.
3. Audit reports that support chain-of-custody requirements
4. Customization of reports
iii. Facial recognition capabilities
iv. Weapons detection capabilities
v. Other analytical capabilities not mentioned above
c. Video Security and Authentication
i. Compatibility of the BWC video outputs with existing video
management software for viewing and recording
ii. File integrity checks to ensure authenticity
iii. Data protection mechanism while in transit and during storage
(e.g., SSL, encryption, password strength, etc.)
iv. Routine software updates, approximate frequency, and how it is
updated (e.g., manual or automatic)
v. Cost of software updates
4. Usability/Training
a. Types of processes used to ensure usability of hardware and software
products (e.g., requirements gathering, observation, task analysis,
interaction design, usability testing, ergonomics, interoperability,
etc.)
b. Types of data gathered from the user community (e.g., interviews,
observations during hands-on training, survey, satisfaction surveys,
repeat customers, etc.) to evaluate your products, and how often it is
collected
c. Types of user-group meetings and frequency of their occurrence
(e.g., dedicated face-to-face hosted meetings, in conjunction with
established meetings such as those of the Body Work Video Steering
Group and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Police
Technology Subcommittee, etc., interactive webinars).
d. Categories of problems reported to the vendor and estimated
percentage of user community that experienced them within the last
three (3) years
i. Resolution(s) to the problems identified above
e. Hours of technology support provided and location (e.g., telephone,
web-based, or on site at agency), including any additional costs beyond
the license/purchase
f. Hours and type of training provided (e.g., on-site, web-based, pre-
recorded, play environment etc.)
5. Installation
a. Average time to install the complete BWC system and activate the
first BWC device (in minutes, hours, or days)
Nancy Rodriguez,
Director, National Institute of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2016-09958 Filed 4-27-16; 8:45 am]
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