Police Car Cameras Systems
Two Police Camera Systems for Two Different Department Needs
The DC7 and MDP6 are not the same type of police camera system. The DC7 is the better fit when a department wants a stronger dedicated in-car video system for patrol vehicles. The MDP6 is the better fit when a department wants a more portable police dash cam that can also be used outside the police car for field evidence recording.
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Best for full patrol vehicle setup
 DC7 Police Car Camera SystemChoose the DC7 when your agency wants a more complete police in-car video system with front and rear camera coverage, solid-state DVR, touchscreen control, wireless officer microphone, MP4 recording, event triggers, and optional station upload.
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Best portable police dash cam
 MDP6 Police Dash Cam SystemChoose the MDP6 when your agency wants a flexible police dash cam that can be used inside the police vehicle and removed for crime scene video, vehicle search documentation, still photos, officer audio, and field evidence recording.
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DC7 vs MDP6 Police Camera System Comparison
Use this chart to quickly choose the police camera system that fits your department’s patrol workflow, evidence handling, and budget review process.
| Feature | DC7 Police Car Camera System | MDP6 Police Dash Cam System |
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| Best For | Dedicated patrol vehicle video system for departments that want a stronger in-car camera setup. | Portable police dash cam and field evidence camera for smaller agencies and flexible use. |
| Camera Coverage | Front road camera and rear cage camera coverage. | Single portable HD camera that can be used inside or outside the police vehicle. |
| Recording Quality | 1080P / 720P support with H.264 video compression. | 1080P HD video recording with Sony HD camera platform. |
| Storage / File Handling | Solid-state recording and standard MP4 video files for easier handling. | Micro SD memory card recording for simple removable-media workflow. |
| Officer Audio | Digital wireless officer microphone with long-range patrol use. | Wireless officer microphone receiver and officer transmitter included. |
| Officer Control | Dedicated touchscreen control and patrol recording features. | Officer remote control for zoom, photo capture, and camera use. |
| Recording Triggers | Trigger recording from lightbar, wireless mic, siren, or radar input. | Light bar record activation trigger cable included. |
| Offload Options | USB thumb drive export or optional automatic wireless upload to the station computer. | Remove Micro SD card for department-controlled file handling. |
| Monthly Fees | No monthly storage fees for the core system. | No required monthly cloud storage fees. |
| Best Buying Situation | Best when command staff wants a stronger fixed patrol vehicle camera system. | Best when the department wants a lower-cost portable dash cam and field evidence camera. |
Which Police Camera System Should Your Department Choose?
Choose DC7 if your agency needs:
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Choose MDP6 if your agency needs:
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No Monthly Storage Fees. No Confusing Platform Commitment.
Many agencies do not want another long-term cloud contract or recurring platform bill. Martel’s police camera buying path is built around clear equipment choices, practical evidence handling, and written pricing that can be reviewed by command staff, city managers, finance departments, and purchasing officers.
Request Written Quote Purchase Order InformationPolice Car Camera System FAQs
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What is the best police car camera system for a full patrol vehicle setup? The DC7 is the better choice for departments that want a stronger dedicated police car camera system with front/rear camera coverage, touchscreen control, MP4 files, wireless officer audio, and optional station upload. |
What is the best police dash cam for portable evidence recording? The MDP6 is the better choice when a department wants a portable police dash cam that can be used inside the police vehicle and outside the car for scene video, vehicle searches, still photos, and officer audio. |
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Do Martel police car camera systems require monthly storage fees? The DC7 core system is positioned with no monthly storage fees, no annual support contracts, and no required software license burden. The MDP6 records to removable Micro SD storage without a required monthly cloud storage fee. |
Can police departments request written quotes? Yes. Martel provides written quote options for police departments, sheriff’s offices, municipalities, city agencies, and government purchasing teams that need pricing for review, approval, or purchase-order processing. |
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Should a small department choose DC7 or MDP6? Small departments should choose DC7 when they want a stronger fixed patrol vehicle camera system. They should choose MDP6 when they want a lower-cost portable police dash cam that can also be used for field evidence video outside the vehicle. |
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