Hear Chief Whent Share an Early-Adopter Perspective on Body-Worn Cameras in Episode Two of BJA’s Body-Worn Camera Podcast Series

In the second episode of the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Podcast Series, Chief Sean Whent of the Oakland, CA, Police Department gives his perspective on the most important factors large law enforcement agencies should consider as they evaluate the implementation of a body-worn camera program in their community. The session is moderated by Mike Roosa, a Senior Policy Advisor at the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

The podcasts can be found on iTunes by searching “BJA BWC” in podcasts, or by clicking here. Questions? See the Justice Podcast Series Frequently Asked Questions for more information on how to download BJA’s podcasts through iTunes.

You can also access the podcasts from BJA’s website by clicking here and selecting the BWC Podcast Series.

For more insights from Chief Whent about how a body-worn camera program can help strengthen community trust and confidence in law enforcement, check out his TTA Today blog post here.

For additional body-worn camera information, check out the Body-Worn Camera Toolkit, a comprehensive clearinghouse for criminal justice practitioners interested in planning and implementing a body-worn camera program.