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University of Cincinnati 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 University of Cincinnati Police Department
Location Cincinnati, OH
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor

The University of Cincinnati Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since at least 2015. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $60,428.20 to the University of Cincinnati Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

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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