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NYPD fields first body cameras, plans 22,000 by 2019 (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerThe New York Police Department last week sent the first batch of officers on patrol with body-worn cameras and plans a rapid expansion in their use.
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DOJ announces $24 million for police body cameras
by Jared MorganThe Justice Department announced it has awarded $23.2 million in an attempt to expand body camera programs across the country.
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Illinois: Police body camera guidelines signed into law
by Chris EgerGov. Bruce Rauner (D) gave his signature last week to a bill establishing statewide guidelines for body camera use by law enforcement, funded by an extra $5 on traffic tickets.
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Vegas PD releases body cam video of traffic stop shooting
by Jared MorganJames Michael Todora can be seen in the video exiting from his gold Jeep Grand Cherokee and arguing with police before being ordered back inside.
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Body cam video of deadly Texas police shooting released (VIDEO)
by Jared MorganRecently released police body camera video shows a Texas man being shot by officers after he pulled a pellet gun on them.
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Texas Lawmakers: Police body camera bill could be national model
by Jared MorganTexas passed what lawmakers are calling the most comprehensive police body camera program in the country, saying it could become a national model.
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Obama administration lowers the boom on military gear for police
by Chris EgerFollowing a year of high-profile riots and demonstrations, the White House on Monday moved forward with implementing a ban on transferring some weapons and military equipment to law enforcement.
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Read the White House report recommending tighter controls on military gear for police
by Chris EgerFollowing a year of high-profile riots and demonstrations, the White House Monday moved forward with implementing a ban on transferring some weapons and military equipment to law enforcement.
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Missouri lawmaker wants police body cameras paid for by tax on guns, ammo
by Chris EgerAfter a summer that included the death of Michael Brown and the Ferguson Riots, a Missouri state lawmaker is proposing to mandate all police wear body cameras paid for through a special sales tax.
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Boston mayor skeptical of proposed body cam program
by Max SlowikLast week Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh called into question the effectiveness of body cameras for police over other types of police improvement programs.
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President seeks $263 million for police body cameras, community relations training (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerFollowing a White House review of the 1033 Program, President Obama on Monday announced findings and promised changes while seeking money for up to 50,000 police body cameras.
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