Body-Worn Camera Training Tips
Training is one of the most important components of a Body-Worn Camera (BWC) program. A training guide (available on the SRT website) provides a recommended approach on how agencies could roll-out their BWC programs. Read more…
Policy in Practice: Officer and Supervisor Review of Video Footage
Popular questions about body-worn cameras involve the review of video footage by officers and supervisors. That is, when can officers review their footage? When should supervisors review footage? Read more…
Activating BWCs: The Importance of Policy
How important is it to activate bodyworn cameras and to have a BWC policy that specifically defines when to turn on the camera?
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Procedural Justice: What is it? Do BWCs impact it?
With additional funding in 2022, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. (JSS) announced their second round of funding for body worn-cameras for small, rural and tribal (SRT) agencies. Awards are in process for 140 jurisdictions across the country. Over $3 million was awarded in the second round. Read more…
The Wait is Over: BJA provides over $3 Million for BWC
With additional funding in 2022, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. (JSS) announced their second round of funding for body worn-cameras for small, rural and tribal (SRT) agencies. Awards are in process for 140 jurisdictions across the country. Over $3 million was awarded in the second round. Read more…