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Weslaco Police Department: Body-worn Cameras

WatchGuard brand body worn camera affixed to an officer's uniform
An example of a WatchGuard body-worn camera affixed to a police uniform.
Credit: Fremont Police Department
Agency Weslaco Police Department
Location Weslaco, TX
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor WatchGuard

With a $9,988 grant from the Texas Governor's office, the Weslaco Police Department purchased two WatchGuard body-worn camera systems for motorcycle police officers in 2018.

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Government information (Weslaco City Council)

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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.

WatchGuard brand body worn camera affixed to an officer's uniform
An example of a WatchGuard body-worn camera affixed to a police uniform.
Credit: Fremont Police Department