How to Test Rugged Build Quality Before Purchasing a BWC
Introduction When selecting body-worn cameras (BWCs), rugged build quality is critical for reliable operation in demanding law enforcement environm...
The Ultimate BWC Procurement Checklist for Law Enforcement Agencies
Introduction Choosing the right body-worn camera (BWC) system is one of the most important technology decisions a law enforcement agency can make. ...
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...
How Cities Are Funding Body-Camera Programs: Grants and Budgets
Introduction As body-worn cameras (BWCs) become standard across the country, cities must find reliable ways to pay for both the devices and the lon...
The Debate: Continuous Recording vs. Trigger-Only Activation
Introduction Modern body-worn cameras (BWCs) have become essential tools in law enforcement, enhancing accountability, transparency, and public tru...
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...
The Impact of BWCs on Reducing Use-of-Force Incidents
Introduction Body-worn cameras (BWCs) have become one of the most transformative tools in modern law enforcement. Their adoption has not only enhan...