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.
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
The rallying cry of demanding surveillance of police officers by strapping cameras on them has been heard and obeyed. The results show that cops are amazing
Learn what features to look for, what policies to implement and how to save money with a single device
Truleo’s platform will help the agencies automatically review and analyze bodycam footage for insights into police-community relations
A DEMS is the virtual command post for managing all the digital evidence a police department collects
49 agencies will be getting body cameras for the first time; 60 more will use the funding for updates
As Portland works towards implementing a body-worn camera program, important policy questions remain
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Smart cameras and a sophisticated digital evidence platform helps inform decisions, promote transparency and keep officers, students and citizens safer
Critics worry the measure would inspire selective report writing, while police unions argued the change would create more accurate reports
A six-month pilot program will focus on the costs and benefits of using the technology in federal law enforcement
The grant will be used to equip more than 700 front-line patrol officers across 11 police departments
State police described the initiative as essential “to enhance accountability, operational capabilities and community outreach”
The Commander Body Camera integrates the latest comms features to keep officers connected, documented, and with access to immediate assistance
From resolving complaints to highlighting good deeds, sharing video footage can promote transparency and build trust
Officers found the man’s deceased mother in the garage shortly after the confrontation
“I was happy I was in the right place at the right time,” said Trooper David Draudt
Camera systems are also being installed in more than 1,200 cruisers
Portland is the only city in the top 75 U.S. cities that doesn’t use bodycams, according to the DOJ
Salem police spokesman Lt. Treven Upkes said they hope to get the program running in the first half of 2022
The agreement will open the city to at least another three years of monitoring by the Justice Department
Respondents also called for more body cameras and unarmed crisis response teams
IMPD is using bodycam videos not only to increase police transparency but also build support for officers
A new DOJ policy requiring all federal agents to wear bodycams for certain operations is slowly being phased in
Benefits include better tracking, improved training, reduced risks and increased safety for officers and citizens alike
Monitor job performance, identify training needs, highlight otherwise unsung good work done by officers and much more
Audit software can help your agency speed up the review process, improve officer performance and reduce potential liability
Previously, local police assigned to federal task forces were not allowed to release videos of arrests
The cameras will be rolled out in phases, with personnel along the southwestern and northern borders being the first to get them
From livestreaming to mapping positions to sending an alert if an officer goes down, advanced features and a sophisticated platform do much more than record video
A new grant program via the Bureau of Justice Assistance will release $7.65 million in funding for selected agencies
This lightweight camera system lets you see and hear what your K-9 does – in real time – for greater situational awareness and to capture high-definition evidence
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