Police Body Cameras News & Articles

• 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

• New Mexico mandates body cameras in wake of protests

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  The reforms apply to local and state law enforcement officers with the exception of tribal governments

• How purpose-built software-based documentation can speed use-of-force investigations

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  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.

• Video: Bodycam footage released in police pursuit, fatal shooting of Calif. kidnapping suspect

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  Officers shot the suspect after he rammed his van into two patrol cars

• When this officer went down, his body camera system sent help

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  One officer’s story of distress and assistance illustrates why BodyWorn is more than a body camera – it’s a lifesaver

• Colorado law enforcement begin to implement sweeping police reform

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  One of the law’s biggest changes is how it alters qualified immunity for police

• After protests, Fla. sheriff changes mind about body cameras

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  The cameras would run the entire time they are worn, not just when a deputy draws a sidearm, which was originally planned

• NY governor signs bill mandating troopers wear body cameras

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  Troopers must wear them at all times and turn them on any time they are interacting with the public or responding to a call

• Ohio department gets grant for body cameras

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  The federal grant will fund the purchase of 36 body cameras for the Brook Park police department

• Axon launches body camera app with remote livestreaming

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  The Axon Aware app allows law enforcement to view livestream footage remotely and receive critical real-time alerts

• Giving a voice to the silent majority: Rural police leaders share challenges ahead

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  Out of a series of conversations between the feds and rural cops comes a report detailing the dire issues facing those who police small-town America

• Why the in-car video system is the logical hub for digital evidence

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  Today’s law enforcement in-car video systems interconnect devices officer-worn and in-vehicle devices for safe storage and convenient access

• What’s avoiding a wrongful death lawsuit worth to your department?

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  Having the right body-worn system can ensure that exculpatory footage will be there when you need it most

• 'We stopped getting angry letters': Why bodycams need to reflect real life and not just a point of view

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  An officer shares how a 360-degree body cam effectively addresses concerns that some bodycam footage only tells part of the story

• NY state police to launch first body camera pilot program

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  NYSP is the largest state LE agency in the nation that does not have body or dashboard cameras

• Form a non-profit to bridge the gap for law enforcement funding needs

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  Police foundations raise millions of dollars each year for the purchase of new equipment and development of officer wellness and community policing initiatives

• Body-worn tech trends improving police operations

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  From delivering real-time intelligence to biometric wearables that monitor a cop’s stress levels, body-worn technology is transforming police officer safety

• Do smartwatches have a place in policing?

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  When equipped with cellular broadband, a smartwatch can serve as a standalone communications device

• Why building partnerships is becoming key to grant award success

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  The trend toward prioritizing collaboration continues to grow in the grant world

• A preview of FY 2020 Department of Justice grants for police, corrections

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  There are several potential grant opportunities for law enforcement agencies

• Rural recordings

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  With clear planning and due diligence, rural departments can successfully launch a body-worn camera program

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