Body Camera

A new grant program via the Bureau of Justice Assistance will release $7.65 million in funding for selected agencies

65% of the chiefs who said their department doesn't use bodycams cited a lack of resources as the reason

Gov. Tim Walz announced a change in BWC policy and says he is using $15 million in COVID relief money for violence prevention grants

Two departments in the small state currently require body cameras, though others have had pilot programs

How technology and policy are working hand in hand to improve the utility of body-worn cameras

Some lawyers say the rule against recording may not apply if the officer felt threatened

The memo directed law enforcement officials to develop policies in the next 30 days that govern the use of such cameras

The training module aims to educate family members about how to help loved ones in law enforcement and corrections who may be struggling

“You’ll never be white. You’re a murderer,” says the irate woman at a traffic stop

As more states mandate body-worn and in-vehicle camera use as part of their reform efforts, considering smart technologies and being ready for potential funding opportunities can help address the evolving burden

The decision came shortly after a prosecutor said Andrew Brown Jr. had hit police officers with his car before they opened fire

Find out what you need to know about broader policy reforms and funding for upcoming requirements

The new Trusted City Ecosystem from Motorola Solutions makes it easy to invite citizens to participate in policing for their community

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation last June requiring state troopers to wear body-worn cameras