How Command Staff Can Justify BWC Investments to City Councils
Introduction Implementing a body-worn camera (BWC) program requires significant investment in hardware, Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS),...
The Benefits of Leasing vs. Buying Body-Worn Cameras
Introduction Law enforcement agencies face an important decision when implementing a body-worn camera (BWC) program: should they lease cameras or p...
Best Practices for System Integration with Existing Police Tech
Introduction As police departments adopt new body-worn cameras (BWCs), Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS), and other law enforcement techno...
How to Evaluate Law Enforcement Solutions for Long-Term Value
Introduction When agencies invest in law enforcement technology, long-term value matters more than upfront cost. Body-worn cameras (BWCs), Digital ...
How to Choose the Right Body-Camera System for Your Agency
Selecting the right body-worn camera (BWC) system is one of the most important technology decisions a law enforcement agency can make. The system y...
The Ethical Debate Around Public Access to Police Footage
Introduction As body-worn cameras (BWCs) become standard in law enforcement, the question of public access to police footage has sparked significan...
How Body Cameras Improve Officer Training and Review
Introduction Body-worn cameras (BWCs) and body-worn video (BWV) systems are transforming law enforcement beyond accountability and transparency. Th...
The Role of Body-Camera Footage in Courtroom Evidence
Introduction Body-worn cameras (BWCs) and body-worn video (BWV) systems have revolutionized how law enforcement documents incidents. One of the mos...
Understanding Chain of Custody in Digital Evidence Management
Chain of custody is a critical framework in digital evidence management, ensuring that body camera footage, audio recordings, and other digital files remain authentic and legally admissible. This article explains how law enforcement agencies can maintain secure evidenc
Transparency Laws: What Agencies Need to Know About Video Release Policies
Introduction As body-worn cameras (BWCs) and body-worn video (BWV) become standard tools in law enforcement, agencies must navigate a complex lands...
Legal Implications of Body-Worn Cameras in Civil Cases
Body-worn cameras (BWCs) are now one of the most influential pieces of technology in modern policing and public safety. Cities, agencies, and legal...
What the Latest Research Says About BWCs and Public Trust
Introduction Public trust is the foundation of effective policing. Without it, cooperation drops, tensions rise, and safety becomes harder to maint...