For years, I’ve spoken about the three key consumers of law enforcement body-worn camera (BWC) footage, summarized by the acronym C.O.P. — the Courts, the Organizations , and the Public . It’s undeniable that the widespread use of BWCs across law enforcement agencies has significantly shaped the public’s modern perception of policing in America. Yet, many police leaders underestimate just how profound this impact has been. Much of what the public now sees and critiques would

The family of a man shot by an officer in Bay Minette, AL, in August 2022, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city, the police department and the involved officer. Details of the incident can be found here . The officer was wearing a body camera, and it was activated. The shooting was investigated by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Major Crimes Unit. Their findings were sent to the Alabama Attorney General’s Office who reviewed all the evidence, to incl

October 11, 2019 Chief Jeffrey Smythe, of the Burlington NC police department, demonstrated the positive value of releasing body-worn...

November 14, 2015 This YouTube video was recently posted on the Law Enforcement and Security Consulting Group of LinkedIn. This type of...