Body-Worn Camera
Body Camera Usage
The Longport Police Department is proud to join growing ranks of law enforcement agencies that deployed body-worn video cameras on police officers. The cameras will be used in accordance with the guidelines established by the New Jersey Attorney General and the directive issued by the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office. Our agency wants this new technology to enhance and improve our relationship with you.
Our agency prides itself on its transparency to the public. We believe that the use of these cameras will significantly benefit both the community and our officers. Officers will be able to document their point of view more accurately by reviewing the incidents for details rather than relying solely on memory recall. In addition, this added benefit will certainly enhance Officers preparation for court cases.
Body-Worn Cameras are certainly a powerful tool that can assist police and at the same time give the community a better understanding of what happened during an encounter. We do know that no technology is a perfect answer to all situations; therefore cameras should not be considered the only source of detail recollection. Body-worn cameras have limitations that need to be understood and considered when evaluating the recordings.
Body-Worn Camera footage is similar to footage from a cell phone camera. The devices will be mounted to an officer’s uniform. The cameras will point away from the officer and will capture images in the camera’s field of vision. Citizens who interact with police officers will be recorded on body camera footage.
Proven Methods
- Improve transparency among Public Safety
- Enhance Accountability and Trust
- Reduce Complaints against Officers
- Make prosecutions more efficient & effective
- Reduce liability for public law enforcement organizations
Additional Information
For additional information or questions, contact Longport Police Sergeant Quinton Wright.
View the New Jersey Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive NO. 2021-5 and NJ Office of the Attorney General Body Worn Camera Policy here.