Do Police Body-Worn Cameras Reduce Citizen Fatalities? Results of a Country-Wide Natural Experiment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10940-021-09513-w
Abstract: This study assesses the effects of body-worn cameras (BWCs) on rates of fatalities arising from police-citizen encounters. While existing experimental research has not examined this outcome because it is so rare, the staggered roll-out of… read more here.
Keywords: body worn; worn cameras; citizen fatalities; law enforcement ... See more keywords
The Impacts of Body-Worn Cameras: An Examination of Police Specialty Unit Perceptions through Diffusion of Innovations
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DOI: 10.1007/s12103-021-09624-x
Abstract: The present study analyzed data from 39 semi-structured interviews with specialized unit officers from one mid- and one small-sized police department in the United States. The data indicates that specialty unit officers perceived body-worn cameras… read more here.
Keywords: body worn; diffusion innovations; worn cameras; police ... See more keywords
A field experiment of the impact of body-worn cameras (BWCs) on police officer behavior and perceptions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2017.10.003
Abstract: Amidst the backdrop of considerable citizen unrest in the U.S. stemming from perceived injustices within police-citizen interactions in recent years, many government leaders have relied on the use of body-worn cameras as a means of… read more here.
Keywords: worn cameras; body worn; police officer; behavior ... See more keywords
A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of the Effects of Police Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) on Response-to-Resistance in a Large Metropolitan Police Department
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DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2016.1248711
Abstract: ABSTRACT The current study provides a statistically rigorous program evaluation of the impact of police body-worn cameras (BWCs) on police response-to-resistance (e.g., use of force). Results indicate that BWC officers’ mean frequency of response-to-resistance decreased… read more here.
Keywords: worn cameras; response; body worn; response resistance ... See more keywords
Body-worn cameras and officer perceptions: a mixed-method pretest posttest of patrol officers and supervisors
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DOI: 10.1080/0735648x.2018.1479287
Abstract: ABSTRACT The adoption of police body-worn cameras (BWCs) is likely inevitable. This technology has significant implications for police–community relations, enhanced trust and transparency, and complaint investigation. Little is known about officer, or supervisor, attitudes toward… read more here.
Keywords: worn cameras; officer; officer supervisor; mixed method ... See more keywords
Making the material routine: a sociomaterial study of the relationship between police body worn cameras (BWCs) and organisational routines
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DOI: 10.1080/10439463.2019.1705823
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article employs a sociomaterial perspective adapted from information systems and management studies to examine the potential impact of body worn cameras (BWCs) on police organisations. Based on 42 semi-structured interviews with police employees,… read more here.
Keywords: worn cameras; police; making material; cameras bwcs ... See more keywords
Body-worn cameras as a research tool in early years settings: Strengths and weaknesses
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DOI: 10.1177/1476718x221136472
Abstract: This paper discusses the innovative research method of using body-worn cameras for capturing speech and experiences of 3- to 5-year olds in English early years settings. The strengths and weaknesses will be discussed in this… read more here.
Keywords: body worn; worn cameras; years settings; strengths weaknesses ... See more keywords