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Merriam 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 Merriam Police Department
Location Merriam, KS
Technology Body-worn Cameras
Vendor

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $41,250 to the Merriam Police Department in 2018 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.

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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