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FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding body-worn cameras.

Privacy

Find information addressing privacy as it relates to body-worn camera programs with this toolkit's collection of multimedia, featured resources, FAQs, and more.

National Landscape

Find resources from knowledgeable agencies that can help the growing number of communities across the nation seeking to implement body-worn camera programs.

Training

Find information about proper training as part of a body-worn camera program with this toolkit's collection of multimedia, featured resources, FAQs, and more.

Technology

Find materials and information centered around body-worn camera technology with this toolkit's collection of multimedia, featured resources, FAQs, and more.

Policy

Find materials and information centered around body-worn camera policies with this toolkit's collection of multimedia, featured resources, and more.

Implementation

Find information centered around implementing a body-worn camera program with this toolkit's collection of multimedia, featured resources, FAQs, and more.

Research

Find materials and information on the latest body-worn camera research with this toolkit's collection of multimedia, featured resources, FAQs, and more.

About

Learn more about the Body Worn-Camera Toolkit, which was created as a resource for law enforcement agencies across the country and around the world.

Support

Find resources that offer support to law enforcement agencies, justice partners, and communities during the process of implementing a body-worn camera program.

Resources

Access a library of items related to body-worn camera implementation.

Community Stakeholders

Active community engagement contributes to the success of body-worn camera programs. Find information in this toolkit about how to partner with stakeholders.

Getting Started

An introduction to the resources and information in the body-worn camera toolkit, organized by key topics including research, policy, technology, and privacy.

Body-Worn Camera Toolkit

Access resources for criminal justice practitioners interested in planning and implementing a body-worn camera program.

President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Concludes with Final Hearings on Respect for Law Enforcement and Rule of Law

The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice was established under Executive Order No. 13896 signed by President Trump. The Commission serves the important function of studying ways to make American law enforcement the most trusted and effective guardians of our communities.

The Commission recently held its final hearings, receiving testimony on respect for law enforcement and the rule of law. The hearings were...