Body Worn Cameras a Decade Later: What We Know
Thursday, June 29, 2023, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Category: Events
Ten years ago, the COPS Office asked PERF to develop guidelines on police use of body-worn cameras. At the time, cameras were a relatively new technology, and there was both curiosity and anxiety about how they would be received by officers in the field. In the ten years since, many more police departments and sheriffs’ offices have started body-worn camera programs, and for most cops, it’s now an integral piece of equipment. Agencies have had the opportunity to try out a range of policies and practices. On June 29, PERF will convene a full-day conference in Washington, DC to find out what the field has learned over the past ten years. We’ll address a range of issues, including:
Law enforcement officials and professional staff directly involved with the development of body-worn camera policies are invited to Washington, DC for a one-day meeting to discuss lessons learned from ten years of experience with body-worn cameras. Meeting DetailsThursday, June 29, 9:00-4:00
Meeting RegistrationPlease register online by clicking here. This meeting is limited to members of law enforcement, researchers, and local, state, and federal government officials. There is no charge to attend. However, seating is limited, and all participants must register in advance. Each agency or organization will be limited to two attendees. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact PERF Senior Research Assistant Caleb Regen at [email protected]. Contact: Caleb Regen, [email protected] |