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California Department of Justice: 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 California Department of Justice
Location Sacramento, CA
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor

The California Department of Justice began using body-worn cameras in 2015, becoming the first statewide agency in the country to adopt the technology.

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News article (PBS)
News article (The Sacramento Bee)

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.

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