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.
It’s important to consider the level of training required to ensure successful use of the devices
How you approach the release of BWC video could mean the difference between driving the narrative and trying to catch up
As viewers watch a Tenn. deputy appear to lose control of his fear, yet another facet of our humanness comes to light
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”
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
Privacy of health information is critical — here are some thoughts on how to safeguard against accidental exposure of medical records
There are several technical issues to consider when reviewing and using video evidence
MOST POPULAR
- BWC: Man shoots, wounds Ariz. officer before police return fire, strike him with cruiser
- NYPD releases BWC of OIS that injured officer, 2 bystanders following suspect confrontation
- Video shows pursuit, fatal OIS of former Calif. deputy accused of stabbing 11-year-old son to death
- Video: Nude burglary suspect lunges at LAPD officers with knife before fatal OIS
- BWC: NYPD cops jump onto subway tracks to save rider as train approaches