Police Body Cameras News & Articles

• 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

• Real-time intelligence: How live streaming from the field aids incident command

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  During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions

• Wis. PD gets grant for body cameras

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  Every officer will receive a camera and charging station, said Police Chief John Kreuziger

• Axon releases new features to improve police performance, transparency

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  The centerpiece of the rollout is “Priority-Ranked Video Audit” software, which uses AI to quickly identify “needle in the haystack” events among hours of bodycam footage

• Body-worn cameras and memory

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  What does the empirical evidence say about the impact of viewing BWC videos on an officer’s memory?

• LAPD asking for 2,600 more body cameras to outfit all cops

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  The cameras would go to some officers who work administrative jobs but might have occasional field duties

• 5 things to look for in your next body-worn camera system

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  Extended battery life, improved connectivity and the ability to record after the fact are key advantages offered by the WatchGuard V300 bodycam from Motorola Solutions

• Spotlight: PatrolEyes dedicated to providing affordable body cam solutions for every dept.'s budget

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  PatrolEyes carries a variety of body camera models in order to meet the unique needs of all police personnel

• Axon announces new products to improve police efficiencies, community safety

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  Offerings range from peer intervention virtual reality training to a transformed 911 experience

• New studies on body-worn cameras deliver some surprises

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  In court, whether BWC video captures a complete or just a partial recording of a force event has “a profound impact” on an accused officer’s fate

• Spotlight: Digital Ally and their video evidence technology is an ally to both law enforcement and the citizens they serve and protect

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  The company's main focus is to understand what is needed to serve and protect – both now and into the future.

• Bodycam transcripts reveal more detail in Floyd case

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  "Stop yelling. It takes a heck of a lot of oxygen to talk,” former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is recorded saying

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