Support
Find resources that offer support to law enforcement agencies, justice partners, and communities during the process of implementing a body-worn camera program.
Police equipment
Resources
Access a library of items related to body-worn camera implementation.
Community Stakeholders
Active community engagement contributes to the success of body-worn camera programs. Find information in this toolkit about how to partner with stakeholders.
Getting Started
An introduction to the resources and information in the body-worn camera toolkit, organized by key topics including research, policy, technology, and privacy.
Body-Worn Camera Toolkit
Access resources for criminal justice practitioners interested in planning and implementing a body-worn camera program.
BWC Community Engagement Guidance: Engaging the Community in BWC Policy Development and Reviews of BWC Operations
Date Published
January 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Does Agency Size Matter? Key Trends in Body-Worn Camera Policy and Practice
Date Published
March 2020
Publication Type
Survey,
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Funding Announced for Body-Worn Camera Programs
BJA is seeking applications for funding through two opportunities designed to support efforts associated with body-worn cameras.
Gulf States Law Enforcement Technology Initiative Solicitation Released
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Gulf States Law Enforcement Technology Initiative solicitation.
Body-Worn Camera Partnership Program
This program is for law enforcement agencies, including tribal law enforcement, seeking to pilot, establish, or enhance body-worn camera policy and implementation practices.
Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program
This program reimburses states, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribes for up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers.