KENWOOD Body-Worn Cameras
Retail associate wearing a KENWOOD body-worn camera, with the KWC-B51 and KWC-B31 cameras in front

80 Years of KENWOOD

Body-Worn Cameras for Enterprise Security

Built for the front line.

First-person video, push-to-talk and open integration for the teams who keep your business running.

Request a demo Explore the cameras
  • ONVIF Profile S & G
  • NDAA Compliant
  • Push-to-Talk Ready
  • 80years of KENWOOD
    quality
  • 8 HRrecording on a
    single charge
  • 159.5°wide view in
    Full HD 1080p
  • 0VMS lock-in —
    open ONVIF & RTSP

Why it matters

Fixed cameras see the room. A body-worn camera sees the conversation.

KENWOOD adds first-person video and instant voice to the security you already have — protecting your people, settling disputes faster and supporting policy and compliance.

Deter

A visible camera discourages abuse and confrontation before it starts.

Document

An objective, encrypted first-person record for review and reporting.

Communicate

Push-to-talk and live video connect staff to help with one press.

Coach

Real footage supports de-escalation training and fair incident review.

73%

of U.S. private-industry workplace violence injuries occur in healthcare and social assistance.1

+17%

rise in threats or violence during retail theft, 2024 over 2023.2

The hardware

Two cameras. One open platform.

Choose the KWC-B31 for indoor Wi-Fi sites or the rugged KWC-B51 for indoor and outdoor work over Wi-Fi or LTE. Both run Android 13.

Wi-Fi KENWOOD KWC-B31 body-worn camera

KWC-B31

Lightweight and discreet for stores, hospitals, schools, hotels and other indoor sites.

  • NetworkWi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz
  • RuggedIP54, MIL-STD-810H
  • Battery3,600 mAh, 8-hour recording
  • Audio1.0 W speaker
  • Operating14° to 104°F
  • Weight5.82 oz (165 g)

Best for Retail · Hospitality · Indoor healthcare & education

LTE + Wi-Fi KENWOOD KWC-B51 rugged body-worn camera

KWC-B51

Built tougher for parking lots, campuses, patrols and outdoor posts beyond Wi-Fi coverage.

  • NetworkWi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz + LTE
  • RuggedIP67, MIL-STD-810H
  • Battery4,300 mAh, 8-hour recording
  • AudioDual 1.0 W speakers
  • Operating-4° to 122°F
  • Weight7.58 oz (215 g)

Best for Private security · Campuses · Outdoor & mobile teams

Standard on both cameras

159.5° Wide View

Sees the whole interaction

Full HD 1080p

Up to 30 fps, H.264 / H.265

128GB Built In

No SD card to lose or swap

AES-256 Security

Recordings encrypted on the camera

GPS + GLONASS

Location on every recording

Push-to-Talk

Runs Android PTT apps

RTSP / ONVIF S & G

Live video to your VMS

Managed over MDM

Over-the-air fleet control

KENWOOD KSC-B518 eight-bay charging and data dock loaded with cameras

KSC-B518 8-bay charging & data dock

End the shift. Dock the camera.

Charges up to eight KWC-B31 or KWC-B51 cameras in about four hours and offloads video over Ethernet, with no extra gateway hardware. Recordings leave the camera through the dock, keeping footage secure and private.

  • 8 bays, either model
  • Full charge in about 4 hours
  • Ethernet video offload
  • Instant MDM setup

80Years of
KENWOOD quality

Built like a KENWOOD radio.

For 80 years, KENWOOD has built equipment that people trust on the job. Our body-worn cameras are engineered by JVCKENWOOD Corporation of Yokohama, Japan, to the same standards as KENWOOD professional radios.

Engineered in Yokohama, Japan · Supported by JVCKENWOOD USA

  • Durability

    MIL-STD-810H tested, built to take daily drops, bumps and full shifts.

  • Weatherproof

    IP67 on the KWC-B51 for rain and outdoor posts. IP54 on the KWC-B31.

  • Audio & video quality

    Full HD 1080p, a 159.5° view and clear speakers from a company known for professional audio and video.

  • Service & support

    Backed by JVCKENWOOD USA, with sales and support here in the U.S.

In the field

Five front lines. One program.

Fixed cameras see the room. A body-worn camera sees the conversation. Choose your industry to see how KENWOOD fits the way your team works.

Retail associate wearing a KENWOOD body camera while helping a customer
+17%

rise in threats or violence during theft events, 2024 over 2023.2

64% of retailers report fewer than half of store theft incidents to police.2

Retail

Protect associates. Back up your LP team.

Shoplifting and organized retail crime keep climbing, and more incidents now come with threats or violence. Fixed cameras watch the aisle. They miss the conversation at the door, the register, the return counter and the parking lot.

How KENWOOD helps

  • Visible deterrentA camera on the uniform changes behavior at the door, register and return counter.
  • Evidence for LP and ORC casesFull HD, 159.5° view, GPS-tagged and AES-256 encrypted on the camera.
  • One press to backupPush-to-talk links associates, managers and LP across the store. No phone needed.
  • Works with your store VMSONVIF Profile S & G and RTSP stream into the system you already run.
  • Built for a full shift8-hour recording at 5.82 oz, then dock, charge and offload overnight.

Who wears it

  • LP / AP teams
  • Store managers
  • Front-end supervisors
  • Greeters & door hosts
  • Mobile response

Typical setup

  • CameraKWC-B31 for each on-shift associate
  • DockKSC-B518 in the back office
  • VideoKENWOOD Lite VMS or your existing VMS
  • VoiceAndroid PTT apps such as ESChat
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Paramedic wearing a KENWOOD body camera on her jacket beside an ambulance
56%

of emergency nurses surveyed were assaulted or threatened in the past 30 days.3

Joint Commission workplace-violence standards call for reporting, data analysis and training.4

Healthcare & EMS

Safer shifts for care teams — in the hospital and on the road.

Care teams face more workplace violence than any other field. It shows up first in the ED, behavioral health and at the front entrance, and EMS crews face it on scene and in the back of the ambulance, often with no security nearby. Joint Commission standards now expect accredited hospitals to report, track and train against it.

In the hospital

  • De-escalate earlierA visible, announced camera calms tense encounters in the ED, behavioral health and at entrances.
  • An objective recordSupports incident reporting, debriefs and de-escalation training.
  • Privacy by design128GB internal storage, no SD card. Video is encrypted on the camera and offloads through the dock.
  • One-button voice to securityPush-to-talk reaches security without reaching for a phone.

On the ambulance (EMS)

  • Built for the sceneKWC-B51 is IP67 and MIL-STD-810H, rated -4° to 122°F for rain, cold and heat.
  • Connected on every callLTE and GPS keep crews reachable and tag every recording with location, wherever the call goes.
  • Hands-free voicePush-to-talk with the KHS-56BT Bluetooth® headset keeps both hands on the patient.
  • Document the callFirst-person video supports QA, protocol review and protects crews against false claims.

Who wears it

  • Hospital security
  • ED staff
  • Behavioral health teams
  • EMTs & paramedics
  • Patient transport
  • Front desk & visitor management

Typical setup

  • Clinical floorsKWC-B31, light and discreet
  • EMS & securityKWC-B51 with IP67, LTE and GPS
  • VoiceKHS-56BT Bluetooth® headset, hands-free
  • VideoYour VMS over ONVIF / RTSP
Request a healthcare or EMS demo
School staff member wearing a KENWOOD body camera at bus dismissal
67%

of U.S. public schools recorded at least one violent incident in the 2021–22 school year.5

Education

Clarity from the hallway to the bus loop.

Two-thirds of U.S. public schools recorded at least one violent incident in a single school year. Incidents move from hallways to cafeterias, bus loops, fields and events, well beyond the reach of fixed cameras.

How KENWOOD helps

  • Fair, policy-driven reviewFirst-person video supports consistent discipline and clear conversations with families.
  • Coverage that movesArrival, dismissal, bus duty, athletics and after-hours events.
  • Connected outdoorsKWC-B51 adds LTE and GPS for staff beyond Wi-Fi coverage.
  • Instant team voicePush-to-talk coordinates staff during drills, emergencies and events.
  • Managed from one placeMDM sets policy, updates and sign-in across every building and campus.

Who wears it

  • Campus safety officers
  • SROs
  • Administrators & deans
  • Bus duty staff
  • Athletics & event staff

Typical setup

  • Campus safetyKWC-B51 for outdoor and mobile duty
  • Building staffKWC-B31 for hallways and offices
  • DockKSC-B518 in each building
  • ManagementKENWOOD MDM across the district
Request an education demo
Hotel front-desk staff member wearing a KENWOOD body camera
5.82 oz

KWC-B31: small and light enough for a blazer or lanyard.

Hospitality

Guest-facing protection that doesn’t feel like security.

Disputes happen at the front desk, the bar, the valet stand and the door, and many staff work alone in guest areas. Employee safety is now part of the brand promise: the AHLA 5-Star Promise commits member hotels to provide staff with employee safety devices.6

How KENWOOD helps

  • Discreet and lightThe KWC-B31 fits a guest-facing uniform without looking like enforcement.
  • Resolve complaints fasterVideo of what was actually said at the desk, bar or door settles disputes and claims.
  • One press for helpPush-to-talk reaches managers and security from anywhere on property.
  • Works with property camerasStreams into your existing ONVIF VMS alongside fixed cameras.
  • Ready every shiftOne dock charges and offloads up to eight cameras overnight.

Who wears it

  • Front desk
  • Bell & valet
  • Bar & restaurant staff
  • Event & banquet teams
  • Hotel security

Typical setup

  • Guest-facing staffKWC-B31
  • Security, parking & groundsKWC-B51
  • DockKSC-B518 in the back office
  • VoicePush-to-talk to managers and security
Request a hospitality demo
Security officer wearing a KENWOOD body camera in a shopping mall
IP67 + LTE

KWC-B51 for outdoor posts, parking lots and mobile patrols.

Private Security

Prove the service. Protect the officer.

Contract security runs on proof. Clients want documented patrols, faster incident reports and fewer disputes. Officers need a fast way to call for backup and a record that protects them when claims come in.

How KENWOOD helps

  • Documented patrolsGPS-tagged, time-stamped video on every shift that clients can trust.
  • Live video to supervisorsRTSP and ONVIF S & G feed your operations center or the client’s VMS.
  • Officer safetyA visible deterrent, plus push-to-talk to dispatch and supervisors.
  • Standardize every siteOne MDM for every camera, across every contract and post.
  • No lock-inKeep footage in the client’s VMS, KENWOOD Lite VMS or KENWOOD cloud VMS.

Who wears it

  • Patrol officers
  • Site & post officers
  • Concierge / lobby
  • Event security
  • Supervisors & mobile response

Typical setup

  • Patrol & outdoor postsKWC-B51
  • Lobby & conciergeKWC-B31
  • DockKSC-B518 at each site
  • VideoClient VMS or KENWOOD cloud VMS
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Have a different front line? Transportation, property management, events and more. Tell us about your environment and we’ll recommend the right configuration.

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The platform

Lower cost to own. No VMS lock-in.

Open standards let KENWOOD cameras work with the video system you already own, instead of locking you into one vendor’s software and storage.

01
Capture

The cameras

Full HD video, audio and GPS, encrypted on the camera.

02
Manage

KENWOOD MDM

Cloud setup, updates and sign-in, plus the KSC-B518 dock.

03
View & store

Open VMS

KENWOOD Lite VMS, your own ONVIF VMS or KENWOOD cloud VMS.

04
Talk

Push-to-talk

Android PTT apps, such as ESChat, link phones, tablets and PCs.

Where
you save

Keep your VMS

ONVIF S and G, plus RTSP

Lite VMS included

With each camera’s MDM

No extra hardware

Dock offloads over your LAN

Built to last

MIL-STD-810H, IP54 or IP67

Specifications

The details.

KWC-B31 and KWC-B51 specifications
SpecificationKWC-B31KWC-B51
NetworkWi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz + LTE
Video1080p, 720p or 480p at 30, 15, 10 or 5 fps, H.264 or H.265
Field of view138.5° H, 80° V, 159.5° diagonal
Storage128GB internal, no SD card slot
StreamingRTSP, ONVIF Profile S and G
EncryptionAES-256 for stored video
LocationGPS, GLONASS
Bluetooth®5.2 wireless technology, Classic and LE (HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP)
Audio1.0 W speaker, 3.5 mmDual 1.0 W speakers, 3.5 mm
DisplayMonochrome LCD, 0.89 inMonochrome LCD, 1.08 in
OSAndroid 13
Battery3,600 mAh Li-ion4,300 mAh Li-ion
Run / charge8 hours recording, 4-hour charge
DurabilityIP54, MIL-STD-810HIP67, MIL-STD-810H
Operating temp14° to 104°F (-10° to 40°C)-4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
Size (H × W × D)3.58 × 2.61 × 1.07 in4.17 × 2.76 × 1.07 in
Weight5.82 oz (165 g)7.58 oz (215 g)
Power inputUSB Type-C, 5 V DC

Specifications subject to change without notice.

KSC-B518 Dock

  • Bays8, either model
  • ChargeAbout 4 hours
  • DataEthernet offload
  • SetupInstant MDM setup
  • StatusCharging status LED
  • Power100–240 V AC adapter
  • Size24.41 × 5.91 × 2.53 in
  • Weight6.22 lb with adapter
  • Operating32° to 104°F

Accessories

  • HeadsetKHS-56BT Bluetooth®
  • MountsKlick Fast compatible

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Tell us your environment and objectives. We’ll respond with availability, configuration options, pricing and a recommended evaluation plan.

  1. Tell us about your sitesWho would wear cameras, how many locations, and what outcomes matter most.
  2. See it in actionA live demo with your VMS and push-to-talk workflow.
  3. Field trialPut cameras on your team and evaluate in real-world conditions.

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