Introduction To Body Worn Cameras

Analyzing Law, Policy, and Process for Beginners

What you'll learn
About Body Worn Cameras
The Privacy Balancing Act
Public Records Release
BWC Policy Considerations
BWC Pros and Cons
BWC Review
Requirements
No prerequisites
Description
Implementing a Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program is a difficult endeavor. Many agencies are being rushed into implementing programs, which means quality training is frequently sacrificed. It is not enough to train officers how to use the cameras, but training must cover critical issues such as policy, deployment strategies, and actions during critical events.The training must be knowledge and skill based to avoid litigation for failure to train. Equally important to learning how to use the cameras, agencies are required to develop and manage the program.Where does an agency get Body Worn Camera training when the technology is still fairly new to law enforcement? Dr. Jennifer Matthews leverages years of education and her expertise with Body Worn Cameras to meet the training needs of any size agency.Body Worn Camera Training isComprehensive. Cost-Effective. Client-FocusedWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:· About Body Worn Cameras· The Privacy Balancing Act· Public Records Release· BWC Policy ConsiderationsREQUIREMENTS:NoneDESCRIPTION:This course teaches how to properly collect digital data from Body Worn Cameras step-by-step for beginners. It provides participants with the understanding of how to confront, collect, and control data used from Body Worn Cameras for a legal process.DR. JENNIFER MATTHEWS EDUCATION· PhD, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Administration, Walden University· Master of Law Enforcement Administration, Morris Graduate School of Management· Master of Philosophy, Criminal Justice, Walden University· Bachelor of Criminal Justice, National Louis UniversityDr. Jennifer Matthews has the knowledge and training to consult or train government planners and decision-makers on all aspects of purchasing and implementing Body Worn Camera systems.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction + Handbook (Downloadable)

Section 2: What is a Body Worn Camera?

Lecture 2 What is a Body Worn Camera?

Lecture 3 History of Body Worn Cameras

Lecture 4 Who Wears Body Worn Cameras?

Lecture 5 What are the Benefits of Body Worn Cameras?

Section 3: Privacy vs Accountability

Lecture 6 Privacy vs Accountability

Lecture 7 Public Expectations vs Police Department Realities

Section 4: The Four P's of Body Worn Cameras

Lecture 8 The Four P's of Body Worn Cameras

Lecture 9 Policy

Lecture 10 HIPAA

Section 5: Public Records Law

Lecture 11 Public Records Laws

Lecture 12 Body Worn Camera Public Records Release

Lecture 13 Body Worn Camera Policy Considerations

Lecture 14 Public Records Release Process Overview

Lecture 15 How to Document Data

Section 6: Course Recap

Lecture 16 Course Recap

Lecture 17 Conclusion

Section 7: Learn more about the Pros and Cons

Lecture 18 Pros and Cons

Lecture 19 Pros and Cons continued part 2

Lecture 20 Pros and Cons continued part 3

Section 8: Body Worn Camera Review

Lecture 21 Axon Body2 BWC

Lecture 22 Axon Body3 BWC

Lecture 23 Body Worn Camera FAQ

Police Officers,Pre-Law Students,Social Scientists,Anyone interested in Body Worn Cameras to learn how data is used and managed