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Enforcement Tech

The wearables market expands to focus on police and military components

Implications - As wearable tech continues to gain popularity amongst consumers, enforcement establishments are innovating ways to incorporate the technology for protection and beyond. This shift in focus identifies a market crossover applicable to a multitude of industries when it comes to transitioning a product from consumer-oriented to a broader scope.
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Technology - As wearable technology continues to gain popularity among consumers, enforcement establishments are innovating ways to incorporate the technology for protection.
2. Augmented and Virtual Reality - Augmented and Virtual Reality has significant potential in the military, police, and other related enforcement establishments industries.
3. Tamper-proof Audio and Video Evidence - Tamper-proof audio and video evidence technology has potential in various industries looking for ways to gather unbiased evidence.
Industry Implications
1. Military - The military can make use of augmented and virtual reality technology for personnel tracking, hostile enemy detection and waypoint information while in the field.
2. Police and Law Enforcement - Police and related enforcement establishments can utilize wearable technology such as obstacle-alerting apparel and police-grade wearable cameras for security and safety purposes.
3. Court Systems - Tamper-proof audio and video evidence technology is highly applicable in gathering unbiased evidence for court cases such as domestic abuse trials.
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