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The Safariland Group Appoints Tarey Gettys as Vice President and General Manager of VIEVUJACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Safariland Group ("Safariland"), a leading provider of a comprehensive suite of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and the parent company of VIEVU®, a trusted manufacturer of body worn video cameras used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in 17 countries, today announced that Tarey Gettys has been appointed as Vice President and General Manager of VIEVU. Gettys will be responsible for leading VIEVU's growth initiatives across its body worn camera and digital evidence management system platforms and for working with government and law enforcement officials on the creation and implementation of policies around these technologies. Gettys brings nearly two decades of experience in the financial and safety and survivability industries. Most recently, he was Regional Director at Dimensional Fund Advisors, a $415 billion global investment firm, where he was responsible for relationship management, business development and for leading sales-related initiatives. He was previously a Vice President at PIMCO and a Senior Vice President at Amundi Smith Breeden, where he led client service initiatives and sales teams. Prior to his career in finance, Gettys served in the United States Navy, as both a Surface Warfare and SEAL Officer. Gettys holds an MBA from Stanford Business School and a B.S. in mathematics from the United States Naval Academy. "Tarey brings a unique, multi-faceted mix of deep financial expertise and real-world experience from using some of our most advanced safety and survivability products," said Scott O'Brien, President of Safariland. "While serving in the Navy, Tarey gained an extensive understanding of some of Safarland's best-in-class offerings, which will be instrumental as we continue driving growth as the premier protective equipment and solutions provider. Tarey embodies our mission of saving lives, and I am confident that he will bring the passion, service and commitment inherent in VIEVU's culture as he takes on this leadership role." Gettys said, "I am excited to join The Safariland Group and, specifically, VIEVU, a brand that serves both the law enforcement industry and broader communities at large. The body worn camera, evidence management and technology solutions we offer have tremendous growth potential and answer a real need in today's policing efforts. I look forward to leading the VIEVU team and leveraging my experience as we focus on bringing truth and transparency through our technology and innovation efforts." About VIEVU About The Safariland Group For more information about The Safariland Group and these products, please visit www.safariland.com. Contacts Scott O'Brien Media Inquiries Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160927/412650 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-safariland-group-appoints-tarey-gettys-as-vice-president-and-general-manager-of-vievu-300335585.html SOURCE The Safariland Group |