Sacramento Police Launch Body-Camera ProgramMarch 8, 2017The Sacramento Police Department is beginning to equip officers with body cameras this month and plans to have cameras for all officers by September.
State GovernmentWhen Should Police Release Body Camera Videos?April 19, 2016 | Ben BradfordAs more California police departments equip body cameras on their officers, state lawmakers are trying to determine who should have access to the videos. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New California Laws 2016California College Police Get New 'Tools' For InvestigationsJanuary 4, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia college and university police departments will have the authority to use "pretext phone calls" and body-cameras, starting January 1, 2016. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Highway Patrol To Begin Testing Of Officer Body CamerasJune 19, 2015(AP) - California Highway Patrol officers will begin testing body cameras next year under a proposal included in the state budget.
State GovernmentAssembly Debates Police Body CamerasApril 14, 2015 | Katie OrrPolice body cameras have the potential to provide more information about law enforcement interactions with the public. And today a California Assembly committee considered when police should be allowed to review the video they've taken. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Law Enforcement Split On Body CamerasApril 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittOfficer-worn body cameras are rare in northern California, but, perhaps not for long. About half of the law enforcement agencies in the greater Sacramento region are using the cameras or are testing them. But, some agencies are reluctant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cop Cams New To Most But Old School For Modesto PDApril 1, 2015More and more law enforcement agencies are considering body cameras for their officers. They're looking for departments that have been using them regularly for guidance. Modesto Police tested some of the first systems and are still using them today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
