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Essex County Sheriff's Department: Body-worn Cameras

Axon-brand body-worn camera laying on a table
An example of an Axon body-worn camera.
Credit: City of Lafayette, IN
Agency Essex County Sheriff's Department
Location Middleton, MA
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor Axon

The Essex County Sheriff’s Department began its body-worn camera program in 2013, starting with 18 officers in the K-9 division.

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News article (The Salem News)
News article (WHDH 7 News)

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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.

Axon-brand body-worn camera laying on a table
An example of an Axon body-worn camera.
Credit: City of Lafayette, IN