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Fresno Police Department: Body-worn Cameras

A collection of different brands of body worn cameras with a United States flag in the background
Various body-worn cameras on display.
Credit: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Agency Fresno Police Department
Location Fresno, CA
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor

The Fresno Police Department purchased 400 body-worn cameras for $2.6 million as part of a five-year contract. The agency has used BWCs since 2015.

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News article (Your Central Valley)
Government information (U.S Department of Justice)

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Many law enforcement agencies require officers to attach body-worn cameras to their chests or shoulders to capture interactions with suspects and the public. Some cameras stream live and can be combined with face recognition technology.

A collection of different brands of body worn cameras with a United States flag in the background
Various body-worn cameras on display.
Credit: U.S. Department of Homeland Security