Executive Governance Series | Article 4 Most law enforcement agencies have established supervisory review processes for body-worn camera footage. The task looks something like this: Supervisors review videos They evaluate officer performance They identify coaching opportunities They document policy compliance They determine whether issues require additional attention Those responsibilities are essential and part of an effective program. Leadership Scenario A patrol supervisor

Executive Governance Series | Article 3 Most law enforcement leaders expect supervisory review to identify policy violations, training needs, or performance concerns. Those expectations are reasonable, but they are also incomplete. Leadership Scenario A patrol lieutenant receives three supervisory reviews completed during the same week. The first consists of two sentences. The second contains nearly two pages of detailed observations. The third simply states, "Video reviewed.

Executive Governance Series | Article 2 Imagine two supervisors independently reviewing body-worn camera recordings of the following incident: An officer conducts a nighttime traffic stop on a vehicle with expired registration. During the stop, the officer: Advises dispatch of the stop but does not immediately provide the vehicle license plate. Positions the patrol vehicle at a slight angle behind the violator. Approaches on the driver's side. Does not use a flashlight while

Executive Governance Series | Article 1 Over the past several articles, I have focused on the foundational principles of body-worn camera governance. Those articles examined topics such as documentation, leadership visibility, governance ownership, consistency, escalation, supervisory review, scalability, and governance readiness. Together, they shared a common message: effective body-worn camera programs depend on more than policy, technology, or training. They depend on gov