Arizona Police Department Implements New Type Of Camera For Officers

By Micah Rate

Law enforcement officers across the country utilize camera technology, whether it be body cams or dash cams, to keep themselves and those they interact with safe; themselves from false accusations and those they interact with from acts of police brutality. Now, in Arizona, one police department is implementing a new camera technology for its officers — and this time, the camera will go on the officer’s firearm.

According to KPNX, an NBC-affiliate, the small Williams Police Department in northern Arizona, a department of just 15 officers, is one of the first in the nation to put cameras on firearms.

With the cameras being placed just underneath the barrel of the officer’s handgun, it won’t impede their ability to fire if necessary. The camera will begin recording once the officer draws their weapon.

The new camera will provide members of law enforcement with a better angle and view of what happens when an officer draws his firearm and points it at a suspect.

“With vest- or even shoulder-worn body cameras, the act of drawing a weapon can obstruct the view of what’s in front of the officer,” KPNX notes.

KPNX was able to reach Williams Police Lt. Darrell Hixson for comment, who said, …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms