Why Body-Worn Cameras Should Be on the Radar Screen of Every Law Enforcement Agency
In Summary:
- A concept that is gaining considerable traction in the law-enforcement community today is that of the "connected officer," which has at its core a plethora of mission-critical technology
- Citizens are demanding more in-depth investigations into how field personnel interact with the public and apply force.
- According to a study that involved officers on all shifts being issued body-worn cameras, 60 percent fewer incidents and 88 percent fewer citizen complaints about officer misconduct were reported
- This whitepaper provides a close examination of the body-worn camera implementation process, including the necessary steps for a successful deployment of this technology
The body-worn camera has become a critical tool for law-enforcement agencies. This whitepaper discusses the following:
