On the Record: Body and Dash-Mounted VIEVU Cameras

By Donald J. Mihalek

It takes just 1.6 seconds for a suspect to pull a gun and fire at a police officer. In this blur of motion, the details also often get lost in the action. Moreover, such split-second incidents have cost police departments and cities many unintended consequences. As such, many are flocking to purchase body-worn cameras.

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Today’s body-worn cameras come in various styles and from many vendors. Additionally, they all have one basic function: to capture the incident from the officer’s perspective. This also provides facts and evidence about a situation and might refute the he-said/she-said dilemma. The cameras can also be used for fighting crime and reducing complaints.

Oakland Defenders

The Oakland, California, Police Department (OPD) long ago decided to invest and equip its officers with body-worn cameras. Recently, the department continued to recognize the importance of that investment by upgrading its body-worn cameras to VIEVU LE4s. As such, officers will continue to …Read the Rest

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