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Northern Kentucky University Police Department: 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 Northern Kentucky University Police Department
Location Newport, KY
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor Safety Vision

The Northern Kentucky University Police Department was awarded funding from The Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation program (BWC PIP) in 2018, totaling $14,045 for the purpose of purchasing body-worn cameras for their officers.

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Government information (Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance)
News article (The Northerner)

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