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Publication Date

4-2021

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Type

Individual

Degree Type

Graduate

Department

Criminal Justice Sciences

Mentor

Michael T. Rossler

Mentor Department

Criminal Justice Sciences

Abstract

Body Worn Cameras continue to be a technological tool utilized by law enforcement across the country. As academic inquiry into the effects of this tool are increasing both positive and negative effects have been associated with their implementation. With new legislation being passed in Illinois requiring all police officers to have a body worn camera on them during their shifts by 2025, the topic of their effectiveness and utilization continues to grow. Given the mixed findings found in the current literature, this inquiry aims to identify key points within how the language of body worn camera policy by different departments is phrased regarding the body worn cameras deployment, storage maintenance, footage review and overall officer conduct when the body worn cameras are supposed to be in use. Previous academic studies give insight to how individual law enforcement departments are performing and throughout this article, the content will distinguish whether the policies are consistent or dissimilar in regards body worn cameras.

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Authors: Christian Reyes and Michael T. Rossler

Police Body Worn Cameras & Policy: Exploration Of Features And Effectiveness
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