Body Cameras

The state's new program is the largest of any corrections department globally

One COs union is skeptical of the cameras, saying the money could be better spent on hiring more officers

The state budget includes $90.6 million in funds aimed at installing fixed security and body-worn cameras at five facilities

The six bills, including one requiring all COs to wear body cams, passed in less than an hour without a single “no” vote

Morgan County Sheriff Ron Puckett said there is still more to be done to make correctional jobs more attractive

COs can decide when to turn the cameras on, a policy that has drawn some criticism

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.

Body-worn video cameras can increase visibility and significantly reduce the risks associated with inmate transports

Body-worn cameras have become necessities for correctional facilities, rather than nice-to-have supplements to fixed camera surveillance

The judge is giving the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation five months to get the body-worn devices into use

The right DEMS can improve the management and sharing of critical evidence, including bodycam video, for more successful investigations

Body-worn cameras provide an objective record that can discourage bad behavior, decrease the likelihood of frivolous grievances and make it easier to investigate when incidents do occur

Download this Corrections1 body-worn cameras buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

Key steps include creating a policy to govern bodycam use, choosing the most appropriate equipment and getting buy-in from COs