Date
2-23-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Human Services
Abstract
Body worn cameras are small video and audio recording devices that document interactions between law enforcement officers and the community. These devices are used to help with documenting evidence, transparency, and training for law enforcement. Prior to implementing body worn cameras, law enforcement agency need to research body worn cameras, protocols, integration, and challenges that could be faced for the organization and their staff. Protocols need to set in place by administration like retrieval process, storage of data, reviewing of videos, and policy development to assist with the seamless integration of body worn cameras. Ethical considerations must be reviewed to ensure individual privacy, accountability, and community trust. Privacy needs to be considered to try and find the balance with transparency and protecting civil rights. Law enforcement agency must follow the guidelines set forth by legal professionals and state and federal law to ensure compliance.