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Pennsylvania State Police: 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 Pennsylvania State Police
Location Harrisburg, PA
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor WatchGuard

The Pennsylvania State Police purchased its first 30 body-worn cameras from WatchGuard in 2017 with a $52,000 federal grant.

Links
News article (90.5 WESA FM)
Government information (Pennsylvania State Police)
News article (The Morning Call)
Other (www.sharonherald.com)
Other (www.phillymag.com)

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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