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What the Future of Police Body Cameras Will Look Like (Part One)
June 20, 2018 at 5:55:57 PM
Throughout the years of policing, there have been many advancements in both procedural methods, technology, and departmental behavior that have transformed the American police force to what it is today. Out of all of those advancements, one in particular has provided incredible benefits to bot...
Las Vegas Police Department Releases Body Camera Footage From October Mass Shooting
June 20, 2018 at 5:50:48 PM
After the wake of the largest mass-shooting in modern-day United States history back in October 2017, Las Vegas police are finally releasing the body camera footage. At the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, a 64-year old male shooter went on a killing spree as he fired into an open crowd...
Another Drop in the Puddle of Police Departments That Use Body Cams: Dothan, Alabama PD
June 20, 2018 at 5:46:56 PM
There are numerous police body camera benefits, and many departments are beginning to see that. The Dothan Police Department has adopted the use of body cameras for officers, making them another drop in the growing puddle of departments using the system. The Alabama city of Dothan has crime ...
Chatham County Police Department in North Carolina Implements Body Cams
June 20, 2018 at 5:42:38 PM
Dash cameras and body cameras are becoming a common feature in police departments across the country. Although there are still some departments left who haven't made the transition, many are beginning to catch up with what is becoming an expected standard. One department in North Ca...
Why Police Dash Cam Systems Are Being Put Into Place in Departments Everywhere
June 20, 2018 at 5:37:16 PM
Dash cams and body cams aren't a relatively new concept, but they are still taking time to gain widespread use. While their benefits seem to outweigh any negative aspects, some departments are still trying to work out the small details involved with department-wide adaptation. Police departmen...
How Body Cameras Might Just Save Your Department
March 22, 2018 at 6:33:54 PM
Everything nowadays can be accessed on the internet, including incriminating cell phone videos shot by civilians showing extreme actions being taken by police officers. Hard to dispute hard forensic evidence like that...unless you had some of your own. More often than not those videos that get upl...
3 Applications for Car Cameras Outside of the Police Force
March 22, 2018 at 6:30:06 PM
Dash cams in police vehicles have been used for over a decade now, according to Police One. Dash cams were originally used to simply monitor the behavior occurring during the traffic stop, but these in-car camera systems have helped improve many facets of the police force. In 2013 alone, the ...
Police Officer Body Cams: Current Benefits
March 22, 2018 at 6:25:58 PM
Body cams are becoming increasingly common in police departments across the United States, and for good reason. They're not only useful in recording important events, they can make a positive impact when it comes to both officer and civilian accountability. If you haven't already heard about the b...
3 Important Police Body Camera Considerations to Remember Before Implementation
March 22, 2018 at 6:22:24 PM
By March 2015, approximately one-third of the United States' 18,000 police departments had implemented the use of body cameras. Their introduction into the police force has had numerous positive impacts on law enforcement officer and civilian safety. Where cruiser dash cameras aren't able to...
New York City Police Union Fights Body Cameras, Despite Their Benefits
March 22, 2018 at 6:19:01 PM
Police departments across the board are picking up body cameras for their officers to try to resolve this problem. The New York City Police Union, however, is fighting the movement, despite the advantages of police body cameras. The New York Times reported on January 9, 2018 that the NYC Pol...