(TNS) — The Norwalk Police Department launched a new translation technology on its body cameras to help ease the language barrier when talking with non-English speaking residents.
Chief James Walsh said the department upgraded its current body cameras from public safety technology company Axon, with the company’s Axon Body 4’s Real-Time Translation program. The program utilizes the company’s Axon Assistant technology, which is an AI-powered voice assistant built directly into Axon Body 4 camera.
He said the upgrade was approved by the Common Council and was implemented on Jan. 12. Walsh said it is being used on a 90-day trial period…