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.
The research shows that legal and physical protections are major benefits of adding a BWC to a patrol officer’s toolkit
Find out how an evidence management system will help your agency successfully pass your next evidence audit
While BWC footage is generally gathered and used to protect officers and the citizens they serve, many agencies are exploring additional ways to leverage that footage
Body-worn video captures the rescue and CPR efforts after a driver crashed into a retention pond
The Axon Body 4 has features focused on wearer location, improved communication and sharper picture image
Video from several officers shows the standoff and shooting involving an escaped parolee
Chief John Drake said the shooter had elaborate planning, including surveillance of the school before the attack
Bodycam footage that is properly integrated into your agency’s training program can have a profound impact on officer behavior and organizational culture
The union said they wanted to address the training, maintenance and administrative duties needed to implement the new tech
At question is officers being directed to write a statement about what happened before reviewing video footage and writing a supplemental report after
Officer Michael Skinner saved the terrified chihuahua that had been treading water for over 40 minutes
Gulfport officer faced threats following the shooting of Jaheim McMillan, whose mother said she did not believe he was armed
Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino counters claims of negligence saying video shows Cali Brown placed herself in the line of fire
Portland remains the only city of the 75 largest municipal police agencies in the nation without body cameras
Sonoma County sheriff challenges news report and releases body camera video to dispute claims of harassment and retaliation
The new policy is a specific recommendation of a 200-page Transparency Matters report on the Colorado Springs PD’s use of force
KSP will hire 28 civilian employees to assist in documentation, maintenance and archival of video footage captured through the new video recording system
As officers entered a home to serve an involuntary commitment order, the woman opened fire, hitting an officer and forcing others to take cover
“When someone does a good job, the officers don’t typically come forward, but other officers will say ‘Hey, why don’t you look at this person’s body camera, they did a really good job’”
As paramedics were treating the suspect, he can be heard on video yelling, “I shot that b***h in her face”
“The investment we’re making in these programs today will help create safer communities for years to come.”
The company aims to provide an easier, more streamlined user experience
A study of Dutch police officers found that the officers who were able to watch their BWC footage of a training exercise wrote more accurate and complete reports
Talks first began in 2015 regarding the implementation of body cameras and in-car dashboard cameras at the Olympia Police Department
A six-month study says the most common problem investigators face is microphones not being turned on
How to put together a successful application, whether your agency is expanding a current program or starting from scratch
Tyson Shawn Jordan Hampton is facing 27 felony charges after fatally shooting Officer Truong Thai during a domestic disturbance call
The suspect fired 18 shots that an official described as an “AK-47 pistol,” which penetrated the officer’s ballistic vest
The products span a variety of categories including digital evidence management, license plate capture and evidence-collection
Unified public safety hardware and software suite provides first responders with advanced tools to improve efficiency and real-time situational awareness
The incident began with a 911 call from a woman saying her husband was suicidal and holding a machete
Officials say the cameras are long overdue for the troopers, the largest law enforcement agency in the state
The federal government has lagged behind many local PDs whose officers have been using body cameras for years
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