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.
BWC programs are becoming widespread. Here are a few ways you can fund yours.
A body-worn camera program can be built effectively if all the elements are in place
The most critical aspects aren’t always obvious
The reforms apply to local and state law enforcement officers with the exception of tribal governments
The officer repeatedly told the suspect to drop the large knife
The documentation associated with investigating use-of-force incidents can consume a substantial number of hours. By using purpose-built software to compile these reports, law enforcement agencies can significantly reduce the time devoted to creating this documentation, while improving the accuracy of its content and the review of this information by investigators.
A man said his civil rights were violated after he was mistakenly arrested and his wrist broken during the incident
A new rule prevents officers involved in using deadly force from reviewing bodycam footage before completing an initial police report
Officers shot the suspect after he rammed his van into two patrol cars
One officer’s story of distress and assistance illustrates why BodyWorn is more than a body camera – it’s a lifesaver
The cameras would run the entire time they are worn, not just when a deputy draws a sidearm, which was originally planned
Under the policy, the city will release audio and video recordings of any fatal officer-involved incidents within 30 days
The Axon Aware app allows law enforcement to view livestream footage remotely and receive critical real-time alerts
Today’s law enforcement in-car video systems interconnect devices officer-worn and in-vehicle devices for safe storage and convenient access
Having the right body-worn system can ensure that exculpatory footage will be there when you need it most
An officer shares how a 360-degree body cam effectively addresses concerns that some bodycam footage only tells part of the story
Officials are still searching for the two suspects in the ‘unprovoked’ attack on a rural road
Here are the events and technologies the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact on the profession in the last decade
Supervisors found body camera footage of the alleged act during a random inspection of body camera footage
City council members and NYPD officials clashed over the department’s video review process
A staggering 6 billion hours of video is recorded every hour around the world
BodyWorn Down technology automatically triggers an alert for backup and captures critical evidence when an officer goes prone in the field
Activist groups, assemblymen praise the legislation’s stance against “becoming a police state”
The bill, which would take effect Jan. 1 if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, also bans the use of biometric scanning with police body cams
With the advent of bodycam footage, it is crucial that local laws clearly address disclosure and public access
New research reveals that people assign blame differently after viewing bodycam versus dash cam footage
Following the shooting, officers asked the department for more ways for their cameras to start recording automatically
The mayor asked the police chief to issue an executive order confirming an existing department policy about the use of body cameras
State lawmakers are considering regulation barring all California police officers from running facial recognition programs on body cameras
The video compiles footage from three body cameras and two cruiser cameras showing at least three people being taken into custody after a shooting was reported
A smart holster sensor can take this responsibility off your shoulders
Police will no longer partner with task forces because the federal agencies won’t allow LEOs to wear body cameras
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Body-Worn Camera Grant Program offers competitive grants for law enforcement across the country
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- Video: Ill. officers plead with 15-year-old to ‘put the gun down’ before fatal OIS
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- BWC shows man attack NYPD officer with knife inside precinct before fatal OIS
- Video: Calif. officer’s partner comes to her aid after suspect puts her in headlock before OIS
- ‘Deliberate and evil plan’: Suspect who ambushed 3 Ohio officers brought cache of rifles, ammo and explosives