Police Body Cameras News & Articles

First set of Justice Dept. agents now wearing bodycams

A new DOJ policy requiring all federal agents to wear bodycams for certain operations is slowly being phased in

How to get more out of your bodycam video

Audit software can help your agency speed up the review process, improve officer performance and reduce potential liability

7 benefits of a bodycam audit program

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Monitor job performance, identify training needs, highlight otherwise unsung good work done by officers and much more

Why your department should audit bodycam video

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Benefits include better tracking, improved training, reduced risks and increased safety for officers and citizens alike

5 reasons why a police department needs an in-car video system

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Police dash cams have assisted agencies across the country in developing community trust and enhancing officer safety

How your body-worn camera system can improve situational awareness and enhance officer safety

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From livestreaming to mapping positions to sending an alert if an officer goes down, advanced features and a sophisticated platform do much more than record video

Best practices for implementing a body-worn camera program

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Check out these lessons learned from 3 LEOs who’ve successfully launched a bodycam program in their agency

6 things you need to know about ARP funding opportunities (infographic)

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Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools

DOJ to help rural, tribal law enforcement buy body cameras

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A new grant program via the Bureau of Justice Assistance will release $7.65 million in funding for selected agencies

Paws before boots: See through your K-9’s eyes

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This lightweight camera system lets you see and hear what your K-9 does – in real time – for greater situational awareness and to capture high-definition evidence

Minnesota's police chiefs overwhelmingly support use of bodycams, survey finds

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65% of the chiefs who said their department doesn't use bodycams cited a lack of resources as the reason

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

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

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