Police thermal imaging cameras must in some cases meet different requirements to those used in a military context, whether they are deployed in a missing persons search, investigation work, SWAT missions, border control duties or the protection of property However, both areas of application share the same basic criteria: a design that is as compact, lightweight and robust as possible and adheres to official standards. In an urban environment, for example, shorter operating ranges may be needed by the police. If officers have stormed an area and are faced with an unclear situation and difficult light conditions, thermal imaging cameras can quickly give them the clarity they need. VECTED thermal imaging devices operate in the long-wave infrared range (LWIR) and therefore work in both complete darkness and daylight, as well as in fog or smoke-filled environments.
