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Oakland 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 Oakland Police Department
Location Oakland, ME
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor

The Oakland Police Department uses body-worn cameras according to data compiled by WGME CBS 13 in 2022.

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News article (13 WGME)
News article (13 WGME)

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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