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Washington County Sheriff's Office: 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 Washington County Sheriff's Office
Location Marietta, OH
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor Digital Ally

The Washington County Sheriff's Office upgraded its body-worn cameras in 2021. The Washington County Sheriff's Office received an additional $67,013 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

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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