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DeKalb County Police Department: Body-worn Cameras

Utility brand body worn camera affixed to an officer's uniform, looking like a button
BodyWorn by Utility is a semi-concealed body-worn camera.
Credit: Laredo Police Department
Agency DeKalb County Police Department
Location Decatur, GA
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor Utility

In 2016, DeKalb County Police Department purchased 600 Utlity body-worn cameras.

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Press release (Utlity) [snapshot]

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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.

Utility brand body worn camera affixed to an officer's uniform, looking like a button
BodyWorn by Utility is a semi-concealed body-worn camera.
Credit: Laredo Police Department