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.
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 availability of video evidence represents an opportunity to make police reports more factual and representative of what actually happened
Like any piece of new equipment, training officers, supervisors, force investigators and agency heads on the use of body-worn cameras is vital
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
65% of the chiefs who said their department doesn’t use bodycams cited a lack of resources as the reason
Check out these lessons learned from 3 LEOs who’ve successfully launched a bodycam program in their agency
Gov. Tim Walz announced a change in BWC policy and says he is using $15 million in COVID relief money for violence prevention grants
Two departments in the small state currently require body cameras, though others have had pilot programs
How technology and policy are working hand in hand to improve the utility of body-worn cameras
Some lawyers say the rule against recording may not apply if the officer felt threatened
The memo directed law enforcement officials to develop policies in the next 30 days that govern the use of such cameras
The training module aims to educate family members about how to help loved ones in law enforcement and corrections who may be struggling
The university characterized the move as an effort for officers “to be more transparent and accountable with the communities they serve”
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