Implementation of Body Worn Cameras for Police Officers

Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Engineering - Computer Engineering, grade: A, University of Louisville, course: Professional Paper, language: English, abstract: This paper is a complete guide on how to implement an effective body worn camera program for your police department. The topic of body worn cameras (BWCs) has gained tremendous attention over the past few years. There have recently been several controversial police shootings around the United States. Those shootings have created an outcry among some communities for more accountability within police work. One effective method of ensuring accountability in police operations is to equip police officers with body cameras. This paper will be a guideline for police agencies to use when starting a BWC program.