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 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
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Clayton County PD’s level of efficiency and community transparency increased after acquiring their new equipment
Video shows flames stretching overhead as Deputy William Puzynski reaches for the 1-year-old
Last week, prosecutors announced they would not be charging the SWAT officer who fatally shot Locke while executing a no-knock search warrant
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46% also said videos of police use of deadly force should be made public immediately after it’s determined they won’t jeopardize an investigation
The deputies were attempting to handcuff the man when he grabbed the weapon hidden in his waistband
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Updates on the latest body-worn camera legislation, funding, training and more
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
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