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.
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Many police departments currently have the capability to use body-worn camera footage to improve training protocol. If the advancements don’t require futuristic tech, what is available, and how can we deploy the fundamental changes?
Reviewing bodycam video is a smart way to provide cost-effective, in-house, peer-to-peer training based on real scenarios that occur in the officers’ jurisdiction
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
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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
Learn about current trends, funding and solutions to consider when implementing a program
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
The move comes after an off-duty officer was involved in a shooting incident with two suspected gunmen over the weekend
Following reports of an armed man on campus, parents attempted to get inside an elementary school
Supporting up to four time-synced channels of audio and video, this system puts officers in the action
The Axon Signal Sidearm uses a magnet to detect when an officer’s firearm has been removed, which then activates their body camera
A cloud-based command center software can now integrate with body cameras and in-car video systems
Three officers battle intense heat and broken glass as flames fill the vehicle
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New technology will enhance operational intelligence, identify wanted suspects, and improve situational awareness for officer and citizen safety
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