Welcome to Beyond the Lens: Legal Trends, Policy, and Public Trust in Body-Worn Camera Use training course. This seminar offers an in-depth examination of the evolving landscape surrounding body-worn cameras (BWCs) in law enforcement. Participants will explore current trends in legal standards, operational best practices, and the growing impact of community expectations. This course will address how legislation, court rulings, and policy updates are shaping the use of BWCs, as well as strategies for effectively managing deployment, data retention, public disclosure, and officer compliance.
Beyond policy and practice, the seminar will focus on the critical intersection of legal obligations and public trust. As communities increasingly call for transparency and accountability, BWCs have become both a tool for evidentiary integrity and a central element in broader discussions of civil rights, privacy, and police-community relations. Through real-world examples, expert insights, and interactive discussion, this course will help agencies assess their current BWC programs and identify actionable steps for improvement—ensuring alignment with legal requirements, operational efficiency, and community values.
This course will also focus on areas including:
- Explore evolving legal standards, policies, and best practices governing body-worn camera use.
- Understand how legislation, court rulings, and community expectations shape transparency and accountability.
- Identify strategies to enhance BWC programs that balance legal compliance, operational efficiency, and public trust.
Our training experts recommend this course for all officers, ranks, and command staff.
Instructor: Attorney Eric P. Daigle
Attorney Daigle focuses on evaluating and providing policy and training on areas of increased liability for departments across the country. Attorney Daigle’s keynote focuses on understanding current trends in legal standards, operational standards, and community concern. More importantly, the intersection between these topics to provide departments evaluation and recommendations to move forward.
- Credit Hours: 1.5
- Class ID: 25-62-5-A1
- Area: 502D
- Topic: Technology
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