A torch casing (10) with a reflector (46) and a bulb (44) incorporates
camera (48, 50, 52) taking pictures through front face (64) and employs
flash tube (58) behind the camera chip (50) reflecting off reflector (46)
and reflected onto reflector (46) by mirrored surface (60) on the back of
camera chip (50). Captured images, still or video, are exported by radio
frequency unit (22) to, for example, secure and supervised store (124).
Ultraviolet unit (65) causes fluorescence which is photographed by camera
(48, 50, 52). Display screen (70) shows camera (48, 50, 52) images or
received images. The apparatus continuously sends its position determined
by GPS navigation. Sounds can be recorded, sent and received. Iris
patterns and fingerprints can be recognized from an updated store.