Area served Worldwide Founded 2003 Type of business Privately held company | Website Official Website Headquarters Byron Center, Michigan | |
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Products Body cameras
Dashcams
Backup cameras | ||
Pro-Vision is an American manufacturer of specialty cameras that is headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan. The company manufactures and sells a variety of cameras including dashcams, body cameras, and backup cameras. The company has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing American companies from 2011 to 2016. As of December 2016, Pro-Vision products have been used by organizations in over 50 different countries worldwide.
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History
Pro-Vision was founded in 2003. The company initially manufactured items like backup cameras for commercial vehicles, and later expanded into video recording on school buses and police cruisers.
In 2012, Pro-Vision began manufacturing body cameras for police officers. Pro-Vision trademarked the term "BodyCam" and applies it for their line of body-worn cameras. In 2014, the company began fielding more orders for police body cameras in the wake of the Ferguson unrest and President Barack Obama's call for increased accountability and clarity during volatile police situations. Numerous police departments throughout the United States and other countries have begun using Pro-Vision body cameras.
In 2016, Pro-Vision made the Inc. 5000 List for the sixth consecutive year (2011-2016) as one of the fastest growing private companies. Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg said, "You have to remember that the average company on the Inc. 5000 grew nearly six-fold since 2012." Pro-Vision ranked second on the list for manufacturers in the State of Michigan, and ranked 51 out of all manufacturers in the country.
Products
Pro-Vision initially began as a manufacturer of cameras and recording systems that could be used in vehicles. Dashcams and backup cameras could be installed in commercial vehicles, school buses, and police cars to prevent accidents and limit liability. These devices continue to be manufactured by Pro-Vision. In recent years, their trademarked "Bodycam" has become one of their notable products. These devices can be clipped on to an officer's uniform (generally in the shoulder or chest area) where it can capture and record video of any incident with the public. The cameras have a 150-degree field of vision, are IP68 waterproof, and have night vision technology. The cameras shoot in 1296p HD at 30 frames per second.