On this episode of LE Tech Talks, research specialist Quin Patterson spoke with BWC TTA Co-Director Dr. Mike White and Sturgis, MI Director of Public Safety Ryan Banaszak about the use of BWCs in training.

Mr. Patterson and Dr. White spoke about how Tempe, AZ PD uses BWC footage in de-escalation training; as well as the different insights gained from reviewing BWC footage beyond use of force videos. Director Banaszak spoke about the use of BWCs in trainings in the Sturgis, MI PD and the changes in practice that have resulted from that use.

In this episode of LE Tech Talks, subject matter expert Mary O'Connor spoke with Director of Security Ben Collins, Dr. Reena Chakraborty, and Dr. LaToya Welsey about the Washington, D.C. Department of Corrections' implementation of body-worn cameras.

Ms. O'Connor spoke with Mr. Collins, Dr. Chakraborty, and Dr. Wesley about the decision to implement BWCs within a correctional facility, and their overall experience with their pilot program. Listen to this episode to learn more.

On this episode of LE Tech Talks, CNA's Jessica Dockstader sat down with four of the BWC TTA Leads - Chief Harold Medlock (ret.), Steve Rickman, Charles Stephenson, and Captain Dan Zehnder (ret.)

Mr. Rickman, Mr. Stephenson, Cpt. Zehnder, and Chief Medlock spoke about their experiences in assisting with BWC implementation, and what sites should know for their programs.
 

On this episode of LE Tech Talks, CNA's Jessica Dockstader sat down with five of the BWC TTA Leads - Chief Orlando Cuevas (ret.), Dr. Scott Decker, Dr. Janne Gaub, Dr. Charles Katz, and Dr. Aili Malm.

Ms. Dockstader asked each lead about things they've seen and learned from working with sites on BWC implementation. Listen to this BWC TTA Lead Feature to hear about their experiences.
 

On this episode of LE Tech Talks, BWC TTA Outreach Coordinator and Analyst Quin Patterson sat down with Milwaukee, WI Police Chief Ed Flynn, and researchers Dr. Bryce Peterson and Dr. Dan Lawrence. Mr. Patterson, Chief Flynn, Dr. Peterson, and Dr. Lawrence discussed the assessment of the Milwaukee, WI Police Department's BWC program via a randomized controlled trial.

Throughout six months in 2016, patrol officers and sergeants from the Milwaukee, WI Police Department were involved in a randomized controlled trial. Dr. Peterson, Dr. Lawrence, and Chief Flynn spoke on what researchers and practitioners can learn from working with each other, community perceptions of BWCs in Milwaukee, WI, and findings from the randomized controlled trial.

On this episode of LE Tech Talks, BWC TTA Outreach Coordinator and Analyst Jessica Dockstader sat down with BWC TTA Senior Advisor Tom Woodmansee, and CNA Senior Research Scientist Tom Christoff. Ms. Dockstader, Mr. Woodmansee, and Dr. Christoff discussed the use of body-worn cameras in after-action reviews.

Mr. Woodmansee and Dr. Christoff discussed the types of information made available through by analyzing BWC footage; the importance of a clear and comprehensive BWC policy; challenges and difficulties receiving or reviewing the footage; and key takeaways for agencies to consider when utilizing BWC to help prepare, manage, and evaluate their responses to civil unrest and protests.

On this episode of LE Tech Talks, BWC TTA Outreach Coordinator and Analyst Jessica Dockstader sat down with BWC TTA Co-Director Dr. Mike White and Subject Matter Expert Dr. Aili Malm. Ms. Dockstader, Dr. White, and Dr. Malm discussed themes from the recent report, Key Trends in Body-Worn Camera Policy and Practice: A Five Year Policy Analysis of US Department of Justice-Funded Law Enforcement Agencies.

Dr. White and Dr. Malm shared important takeaways and surprising findings from their report on BWC policy surrounding topics such as activation, officer authority to review BWC footage, supervisory review authority, off-duty assignments, activation during public demonstrations, temporary deactivation (and muting of audio), and how departments handle video release requests.

On this episode of LE Tech Talks, Captain Dan Zehnder (ret.), a BWC TTA Lead, sat down with Chief Ruben Chavez from Gustine, CA, Police Department, to discuss lessons learned from the BWC program.

Captain Zehnder and Chief Chavez discussed useful tips for implementing a BWC program in a small agency regarding partnering with other agencies, handling storage, how to staff the program, overcoming obstacles in grant management, and more.

On this episode of LE Tech Talks, Chief Harold Medlock (ret.), a BWC TTA Lead, sat down with three representatives from Cookeville, TN, Police Department, a FY2019 BWC Policy and Implementation Program (PIP) site, to discuss lessons learned from their BWC program.

Chief Medlock spoke with Chief Randy Evans, Major Ken Sircy, and Major Scott Winfree to discuss the benefits of working with their state association, the use of BWCs during a natural disaster, the importance of BWCs in resolving complaints, and more.

On this episode of LE Tech Talks, BWC TTA Senior Advisor Charles Stephenson sat down with two BWC TTA Leads, Chief Harold Medlock (ret.) and Director Geoff Smith (ret.), to discuss what law enforcement agencies should consider when selecting mounting options for their BWCs.

While a seemingly straightforward topic, if not carefully considered, tested, and evaluated BWC mounting can place a department in a precarious position, as issues with mounting can contribute to missing important footage during a critical incident. Chief Medlock noted that being involved in the TTA program for the last four years has helped him understand there is no one-size-fits-all solution for a department nor perfect mounting location. Director Smith emphasized the importance of testing and evaluation when determining which type of BWC mounting a department should choose.