Body Cameras
Body Cameras have become a vital tool in modern law enforcement, enhancing transparency and accountability during interactions with the public. This section features articles that explore the adoption, usage, and impact of Body Cameras on policing practices, as well as their implications for the criminal justice system, including correctional facilities. Understanding the role of Body Cameras is crucial for professionals looking to stay informed about technological advancements in law enforcement. For additional insights, see our related resources on Use of Force and its regulation in policing.
“You could argue there’s two sides to every story, but now there’s three sides, and you have a body camera,” Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley said
After speaking with Gwinnett County deputies, the man returned to his car, placed his child inside, then retrieved a shotgun and aimed it at the officers
From body cameras to healthcare access, the new year will bring key policy shifts to improve corrections operations
During a pilot program with COs wearing body cams, ODOC reported a 40% drop in serious incidents and a 60% reduction in PREA allegations
All NYCDOC body-worn cameras were pulled after a CO’s caught fire at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island
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COs must wear the cameras while on duty and activate them during incidents such as entering a housing unit or while escorting inmates in handcuffs or shackles
The cause of the incident, which led to a corrections captain being hospitalized and treated for smoke inhalation, will be investigated within the next one to two weeks
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Body camera footage shows the suspect being escorted by multiple officers who were preparing to search him outside of his cell; the video showed the suspect turning to the right and spitting in the face of one of the COs
Correctional officers in select locations will wear cameras during shifts to test and perfect their use before a complete agency rollout slated for the end of 2024
Mercy County jail warden wants body cameras to “protect us — the county and the staff”
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The department plans to establish an 8-sergeant committee to review use-of-force incidents, taking the matter out of the hands of direct supervisors
Integrating BWC and facility video in a single system enhances safety, reduces liability, aids investigations, and makes documentation more accurate and efficient
A Buffalo News lawsuit seeks to force release of video showing an officer kicking an inmate’s head
Pay supplements will also be offered to the youth specialists and corrections officers who work in the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility housing units
One COs union is skeptical of the cameras, saying the money could be better spent on hiring more officers
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
The judge made her ruling after reviewing dozens of declarations submitted on behalf of disabled inmates
COs can decide when to turn the cameras on, a policy that has drawn some criticism
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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
Key steps include creating a policy to govern bodycam use, choosing the most appropriate equipment and getting buy-in from COs
Lawyers have collected 100 declarations from inmates and hope to convince the state to make the department adopt a slew of new reforms
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office deputies and COs are wrapping up training on the use of body cameras this week
Ramsey County officers have been outfitted with body cams in order to record interactions with inmates and community members
