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.
To avoid becoming a YouTube star, police officers should aim to be as boring as possible when a member of the public is recording them
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There may come a day when a central station will be able to activate a BWC by remote command and obtain a video stream when an officer is under duress
“You’ll never be white. You’re a murderer,” says the irate woman at a traffic stop
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
The decision came shortly after a prosecutor said Andrew Brown Jr. had hit police officers with his car before they opened fire
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The new Trusted City Ecosystem from Motorola Solutions makes it easy to invite citizens to participate in policing for their community
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation last June requiring state troopers to wear body-worn cameras
New project will identify effective conflict resolution strategies through video footage review of police encounters
The companies will offer a suite of integrated products, including 3D crime scene reconstruction and live-streaming drone and bodycam footage
The SAFE-T Act restricts LE’s ability to pursue offenders and make arrests
Gov. Mike DeWine proposed a $10 million grant program to help law enforcement agencies equip all officers with body cameras
Officers must now turn on their body cameras to talk privately when responding to calls
“I get where the legislature is coming from. The problem I have is the unfunded mandate”
The move comes after two fatal police shootings drew national attention last month
A substantial majority of police officers see positive reasons for wearing body-worn cameras, according to Police1’s State of the Industry survey
The bill, a sweeping overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system, must still be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker before becoming law
New Brighton will receive $15,610 in funding from a federal program that offers grants to purchase camera systems
The goal of these videos is to provide the media and community with a view of as many relevant facts as possible
A report outlines 77 recommendations that include enhanced training, better equipment such as body-worn cameras, and renewed efforts to build community trust
A review board determined the black tape was not meant to conceal officers’ identities during protests but was worn to memorialize recently deceased officers
It’s the first time a major league sports team has funded police safety technology for their community, Axon officials said
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The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is now close to compliance with a new state law that requires bodycams for LEOs
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Every officer will receive a camera and charging station, said Police Chief John Kreuziger
Federally deputized officers will now be permitted to wear cameras during arrest operations and search warrant executions
The Waukegan officer, who turned on his bodycam after the shooting, was fired “for multiple policy and procedure violations,” Department Commander Edgar Navarro said
The centerpiece of the rollout is “Priority-Ranked Video Audit” software, which uses AI to quickly identify “needle in the haystack” events among hours of bodycam footage
Officials said the public has wanted the cameras for years and they “cannot afford to wait any longer”
The cameras would go to some officers who work administrative jobs but might have occasional field duties
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