Recent reporting out of Richmond County, Georgia highlights where body-worn camera programs are most likely to be tested—not during routine encounters, but when conditions fall outside the neat edges of policy. The incident involved a fast-moving struggle in which a camera was initially activated, became dislodged, and was later turned off. That sequence reflects a common governance challenge. Many policies explain when cameras should be on, but offer less clarity about exp

This article from the LA Times entitled " A CHP officer shot him 12 times. But with no body cameras, truth is elusive" The story is about the fatal shooting of 21 year old Sei-Jah Riveria in the early morning hours of February 26th, 2025. The article blames the California Highway Patrol for the fact their personnel do not have body cameras. To quote the article: " While there is CHP dashcam footage from that morning of Feb. 26, the shooting itself isn’t captured on camera.

April 15, 2021 An excellent case study in community influence, political leadership, police oversight, and the challenges of practical...