Providence Police Department: Body-worn Cameras
Agency | Providence Police Department |
Location | Providence, RI |
Technology | Body-worn Cameras |
Vendor | Axon |
The Providence Police Department purchased 250 Axon body-worn cameras in 2016. In 2022. PPD received a $2.3 million grant for 270 BWCs.
Links
News article (WPRI 12 News)
News article (Providence Business News)
News article (Providence Business News)
Other (www.providenceri.gov)
Other (www.govtech.com)
Other (www.providencejournal.com)
More about this technology
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.