Body Camera
Police body cameras are in high demand by the public and offer numerous advantages to agencies. Find the latest on body-worn camera legislation, funding, training and more via our regularly updated dashboard.
Washington State University researchers are working with police departments to objectively review videos to benchmark officer performance and inform training
Agencies must create programs that are intentional and transparent
Supporting up to four time-synced channels of audio and video, this system puts officers in the action
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. police responded after family members reported the armed man was suffering a mental health crisis in a home with children nearby
The bicyclist, a convicted felon, was charged with multiple felonies after pulling a 9mm gun during a pursuit with a Flagler County Sheriff’s deputy
San Antonio Police said their investigation found the suspect allegedly shot himself in the head while running from officers into a drainage ditch
Warren Police Department officers deployed a TASER which caused the suspect, who was threatening bystanders, to drop both knives and fall to the ground
Video shows that the suspect had earlier driven a black SUV outfitted with police-style lights in pursuit of an e-bike rider; he struck two bystanders and the bicyclist
Evansville officers issued verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon, but instead of complying, the suspect raised the firearm and aimed it at officers in a firing stance
Seal Beach PD released the video as part of their “Don’t Steal in Seal” campaign, which highlights arrests to educate the public on the consequences of committing crimes
Sgt. Elio Diaz worked with the man for more than an hour to help renew his insurance and avoid towing his truck when the man pulled out a rifle and shot Diaz multiple times
“This isn’t a fender bender. This is a full-size pickup truck. The back half of it completely gone,” St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson said
The man refused to comply with Bay City officers’ orders to exit his vehicle, holding the child in his lap; officers eventually tased the man to forcibly remove him
When Waterbury Police officers instructed the man to get out of the car, he put it in drive and began moving forward, partially pinning an officer between the car and a cruiser
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“[This] was the best-case scenario. Unfortunately, yes, [Officer Michael Cook] was struck in the leg, but he got to go home to his family,” Muskogee Police stated
Madera County Sheriff’s Office deputies were pursuing the man after he allegedly stole a vehicle and hit multiple other cars; K-9 Obie was shot with numerous pellets in the pursuit
The man had allegedly shot and killed two people before firing shots at San Diego Harbor Police officers, wounding one
A man opened fire at the Fresno sergeant as he was arriving in his cruiser, striking him three times; the sergeant engaged the man in a shootout, ultimately leading to the man’s death
After using their cruisers to chase the man, who was running away on foot, White Settlement Police officers were able to catch up to the suspect and tase him
A Douglas County deputy helped the Colorado Captain, who travels through the state to support human rights and children’s causes, reach his next stop
"[The suspect] attempted to flee in the vehicle, colliding with three parked cars, three police cruisers, and a large dumpster,” a Waterbury Police news release stated
Law enforcement officers risk their lives every shift — and these heroic police rescues showcase how officers went above and beyond to save lives this year
Shoreline PD and King County deputies responded to a call of a suspect claiming to be armed inside a gas station, deploying a drone to de-escalate the situation
After resisting arrest and fleeing from the Brookhaven officer, the man fled into the ceiling; he later climbed down and was taken into custody after being found by the drone
Fall River police arrested the man on multiple charges after he was removed from his “seasonal bind” and medically cleared
The man, who had fled from Reno Police on two separate occasions, drove on the wrong side of the road while the officer wrestled for control of the vehicle
From game-day rescues to chaotic showdowns, these unforgettable events put public safety in the spotlight this year
“When I made that [911] text, it was already over. Don’t take my actions personal. It’s about me,” the man can be heard telling Long Beach Police
Video shows the man approaching the Shelby Police officer when he suddenly produced a knife and stabbed the officer; after being stabbed, the officer fatally shot him
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop after spotting a man driving at 70 mph in a 45 mph zone; after a brief pursuit, the man jumped off a bridge
As Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies tried to de-escalate a dispute between neighbors, the man took a screaming woman into a back bedroom at knifepoint
“The suspect might‘ve had a scooter, but Officer Tarr had determination, and a kid’s bike,” Lone Tree officials stated
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