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.
Cloud-based technologies are changing the landscape of law enforcement
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
Two studies recently challenged the popular narrative about police bodycams; here’s what cops and their communities need to know
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”
“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
Find out what you need to know about broader policy reforms and funding for upcoming requirements
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”
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