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.
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
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The deputy saw a man and woman acting oddly and tried to speak with them; the pair ran behind a building before jumping out to attack him
“He was staring right at me making me believe that he was going to run me over,” the Bristol Police Department officer who fired the shots said in a statement
The woman had suffered a seizure before driving into the water; video shows her 12-year-old son approaching a West Orange Police Department officer for help
The officers kicked down a door and linked arms to navigate through the smoke-filled apartment to rescue a woman trapped by the fire
The man was convicted of the attempted murder of a Frederick County Sheriff’s deputy and sentenced to life in prison
“If you haven’t condemned this act, if you haven’t condemned what happened to my officer, then you are part of the problem,” Police Chief Troy Doyle stated
Blendon Township police officers approached the woman in her car and ordered her out; instead, she rolled forward toward one officer, who fired through her windshield
The newly released media includes calls from bystanders, children inside the classrooms and a close relative of the shooter
The officers involved in the shooting stated that the suspect pointed the gun at them before they fired shots
“This is yet another example of the inherent risks that [LEOs] face...even when sitting in a cruiser you are marked for violence due to your job,” New Haven Chief Karl Jacobson said
The suspect was rescued and arrested by Daytona Beach Police officers in a boat, video shows
A wounded officer was able to use his service weapon to fire shots at the suspect’s foot while wrestling his gun away, which caused him to relinquish his hold on the gun
Butler Township officers expressed frustration with the Secret Service for failing to post someone on the roof, with one officer saying he advised them to do so days before
Three officers were struck during the incident and treated at a hospital; Pope County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Josh Owen died from his injuries
Volusia County Sheriff’s Deputy Wes Brough found the child clinging to a floating log and brought him out to safety
Kern County deputies were trapped by fiery roadblocks after aiding evacuations; a fire engine crew rescued them after air support was blocked by smoke
The cruiser caught fire after crashing into a semi-trailer, which caused fatal injuries to the suspect
A Riverside Police Department officer fired shots, striking the suspect after he jumped out of a suspected stolen vehicle and attempted to climb a wall
The driver of the suspected carjacked vehicle fled at high speeds, drove the wrong way in traffic and struck a cruiser during the pursuit
The man turned and fired at the officer as he was fleeing on foot; the officer returned fire, striking the suspect in the arm
The vehicle was described as the front portion of a military style tractor-trailer
“All he accomplished was to add additional arrests to his list of crimes and got bitten by our K-9,” the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office stated
The video begins about 10 minutes after the bridge fell and shows perplexed night shift officers quickly realizing the gravity of the collapse in front of them
“I know my law. I know my rights. You cannot touch me,” the man told the officer; he was charged with resisting arrest
Body camera footage shows officers retreating outside after being initially fired upon as bystanders took cover inside
The Oct. 24, 2022 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people; the video footage shows security guards and PD officers working together to neutralize the threat
Anchorage Police Department officers used a loudspeaker to instruct the man to come out with his hands up; instead, he immediately moved toward officers with the gun
The 14-month-old child fallen about ten feet deep into a pipe around 12 inches in diameter; a Moundridge Police officer’s creative approach was instrumental in his rescue
The man called 911 requesting Cedar Rapids Police officers to come to his home, telling dispatchers that he wanted to fight an officer
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