Police Body Cameras News & Articles

• DOJ: Federal agents to wear body cameras when serving warrants

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  The memo directed law enforcement officials to develop policies in the next 30 days that govern the use of such cameras

• Penn State police now equipped with body cameras

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  The university characterized the move as an effort for officers "to be more transparent and accountable with the communities they serve"

• LA deputy says he used personal body camera to film driver’s racist rant

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  “You’ll never be white. You’re a murderer,” says the irate woman at a traffic stop

• Bodycam mandates: Are you checking the box or seizing the opportunity?

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  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

• On-Demand Webinar: Start preparing for police camera mandates

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  Find out what you need to know about broader policy reforms and funding for upcoming requirements

• Spotlight: Frontline Public Safety Solutions provides easy-to-use databases to make LE agencies more efficient

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  The company's user-friendly software allows law enforcement agencies to make changes seamlessly

• How to build trust and fight crime with integrated public safety technologies

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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

• NY state troopers to start using body-worn cameras

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  Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation last June requiring state troopers to wear body-worn cameras

• Leveraging partnerships to de-escalate conflict in law enforcement encounters

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  New project will identify effective conflict resolution strategies through video footage review of police encounters

• On-Demand Webinar: What cops want in 2021: Key findings from Police1’s State of the Industry survey

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  Our expert panel discusses officers' opinions on critical issues currently impacting law enforcement including the criminal justice reforms that officers support and police officer job satisfaction levels

• LE coalition opposes Illinois ‘anti-police' bill and here’s why

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  The SAFE-T Act restricts LE’s ability to pursue offenders and make arrests

• Save money, vehicle space with 2-in-1 computer/DVR unit

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  Getac Mobile Edge combines a Windows 10 computer and DVR into a single compact in-vehicle unit, saving space and costing less than buying separate devices

• Spotlight: LensLock products allow for transparency, protection of LEOs and reduction in false complaints

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  LensLock, which offers affordable pricing, provides custom-tailored solutions for any police department

• Small PDs worry about cost of BWCs required by Ill. police reform bill

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  "I get where the legislature is coming from. The problem I have is the unfunded mandate"

• How to prepare a successful grant application

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  This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your organization

• Ohio city to spend $4.5M to improve police bodycams

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  The move comes after two fatal police shootings drew national attention last month

• How body-worn cameras can improve police transparency while promoting officer safety

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  A substantial majority of police officers see positive reasons for wearing body-worn cameras, according to Police1’s State of the Industry survey

• Digital Edition: What cops want in 2021

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  4,000 officers speak up about police reform, recruitment and more in Police1's State of the Industry survey

• Ill. lawmakers pass bill that would require police bodycams, end cash bail

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  The bill, a sweeping overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system, must still be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker before becoming law

• 20 years of law enforcement milestones

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  Since Police1 launched in 1999 a lot has changed in policing – from new technologies to improved training to more sophisticated patrol vehicles and duty gear

• Green Bay Packers help buy Axon bodycams for local police

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  It’s the first time a major league sports team has funded police safety technology for their community, Axon officials said

• Concerns with video evidence: Does video tell all?

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  There are several technical issues to consider when reviewing and using video evidence

• N.M. county inks $3.8M deal for body cameras

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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

• Choosing a BWC provider is no small task – so why did this sheriff’s office make a switch?

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  The advantages of body-worn cameras in law enforcement and corrections are well-documented, but the disadvantages can be an unwelcome surprise. Learn why this agency sought a new vendor after only three years.

• On-Demand Webinar: Next generation video technology programs for today’s public safety operations

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  Learn how Motorola Solutions' video technology programs can help agencies increase partnership, accessibility and safety

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