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Body Cameras

Most states allow home deliveries of cannabis and have done so for years without significant issue, but in Massachusetts, law enforcement officials refused to sign off on legalized deliveries—unless delivery drivers made like cops and wore cameras.
Oct 7

Would You Buy Marijuana From Someone Wearing a Body Camera? You May Have No Choice

In one state with legalized weed, anyone wishing to buy cannabis via delivery will have the transaction recorded.
By Chris Roberts
NYPD Officer Joshua Jones demonstrates how to use and operate a body camera during a press conference on Dec. 3, 2014 in New York City.
Jan 30

All NYPD Officers on Patrol Will Have Body Cameras by End of 2018

The body cameras are coming a year ahead of schedule.
By Madina Toure
A police officer on the phone.
Oct 4

Another Jersey City First: Cell Phones for Police Body Cameras

In its latest innovation, Jersey City plans to use cell phones as police body cameras.
By Donald Scarinci
Police, checking the social channels.
Jul 27

Courts Give New Guidance on Police Recordings

By Donald Scarinci
Attorney General Jeff Sessions meets with police chiefs from across the country.
May 12

IPO Proves There’s Not Much Profit in Urban Surveillance

By Brady Dale
Congressman Adriano Espaillat campaigning with Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
Mar 17

Formerly Undocumented NYC Congressman Says His Constituents Are ‘Terrified’

By Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio with Comptroller Scott Stringer at a press conference.
Feb 16

Scott Stringer Signals He Won’t Run Against Bill de Blasio—Then Rips Into Him

By Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio with Comptroller Scott Stringer at a press conference.
Feb 10

NYC Mayor Clashes With Democratic Rival Over NYPD Body Camera Contract

By Will Bredderman
A body camera in use in a Utah town.
Oct 3

Contract for NYPD Body Cameras Provokes Protest in the City Council

By Will Bredderman and Madina Toure
Sep 1

This Is What Cops Really Think About Bill de Blasio

By Paul Bacon
A body camera in use in a Utah town.
Aug 6

Democrats Push Bill to Make Cop Body Camera Footage Available to Public

By Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo shared a moment at 2013's year's Columbus Day Parade, but this year they steered clear of one another. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Jul 31

Next Week/This Week: Il Mio Cuomo

By Observer Politics Team
Mayor Bill de Blasio holds up a body camera at a press conference l
Jul 30

NYPD Inspector General Calls for Recording All Street Encounters With Body Cameras

By Jillian Jorgensen
Hillary Clinton. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
Apr 29

Hillary Clinton Calls for Facing ‘Hard Truths About Race and Justice in America’

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio holds up a body camera at a press conference l
Apr 8

After Video of South Carolina Shooting, Talk Turns to Police Body Cameras

By Jillian Jorgensen
Councilman Mark Levine, left, and Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson join activists to call for the passage of Intro 214 (Twitter: Mark Levine).
Apr 6

Councilwoman to Resume Push for Police Reform Proposals

By Will Bredderman
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images).
Dec 4

Cuomo Calls for Statewide Police Reforms After ‘Damning’ Garner Video

By Will Bredderman
President Obama (Photo by Jim Bourg-Pool/Getty Images)
Dec 3

Bill de Blasio Says New York Will Seek Federal Funding for Body Cameras

By Ross Barkan
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images).
Sep 4

NYPD Officers Will Wear Body Cameras in Pilot Program

By John Bonazzo
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