Mercy County jail warden wants body cameras to "protect us — the county and the staff"
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Facilities must create programs that are intentional and transparent
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BWC footage benefits – improved evidence, training, transparency, safety and reduced liability – far outweigh the costs
Integrating BWC and facility video in a single system enhances safety, reduces liability, aids investigations, and makes documentation more accurate and efficient
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Pay supplements will also be offered to the youth specialists and corrections officers who work in the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility housing units
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The new initiative aims to increase safety and improve transparency, MADOC said in a statement
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
Bringing the “connected officer” concept to life requires strategic thinking and thoughtful planning
The state budget includes $90.6 million in funds aimed at installing fixed security and body-worn cameras at five facilities
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
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