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Submitted by Joselle Shea on

The Bureau of Justice Assistance requests help in developing a framework for the content of a National Body Worn Camera Toolkit and website.

TTA Short Name
Body-Worn Camera Toolkit
Status of Deliverable
Completed
Status Changed
Type of Agency
Federal Government
TTA Title
Body-Worn Camera Toolkit
TTA Point of Contact
Joselle Shea
TTAR Source
NTTAC TTAs
Category
Operational Support
Type
Provision of Resources/Systems
Deliverable Markup for Questions

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Is this TTA in support of implementing or maintaining an evidence-based or promising practice?
No
Is this TTA in response to emerging public safety needs?
No
Demographic - Gender
N/A
Request Type
Intensive
Target Audience
Law Enforcement
TTA Program Area
Law Enforcement
Program Area - Sub Topics
Other Law Enforcement
If your program area sub-topic is one of the 'Other Program Areas', please describe below
Body Worn Cameras
TTA Source
BJA Referral
Demographic - Age
N/A
Demographic - Race
N/A
TTA Estimated Costs
$15,001 - $20,000
Demographic - Ethnicity
N/A
Demographic - Other
N/A
Type of Technical Assistance Requested
Publication Development
Recipient Agency Scope
No
Primary Recipient Agency Name
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Primary Recipient Contact Name
Rebecca Rose
Primary Recipient Email Address
rebecca.rose@usdoj.gov
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Display event on public TTA Catalog
No
Demographics Markup

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Prior Assistance from BJA NTTAC
Yes
Please describe the type of assistance that was received and from whom

Several requests from BJA

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Performance Metrics
How do you anticipate that the requested assistance will address the problems?
Recent national events have highlighted the importance of strong, collaborative relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Public protests in some jurisdictions have revealed the need to improve in those communities the trust and accountability between police and the public. The national dialogue about these issues also has revealed that in many jurisdictions law enforcement agencies have implemented sound and promising best practices, including using body-worn cameras, which have resulted in effective community policing.
“Body-worn cameras represent one new form of technology that is significantly affecting the field of policing” (vii). Law enforcement agencies across the country and worldwide are using body-worn cameras as a promising tool to improve law enforcement interactions with the public. Evidence indicates that the presence of body-worn cameras help strengthen accountability and transparency, and can assist in de-escalating conflicts, resulting in more constructive encounters between the police and members of the community. Body-worn cameras provide a visual and audio record of interactions. Preliminary research based on studies of multiple implementations and scenarios shows that departments deploying body-worn cameras receive fewer public complaints and file fewer use-of-force reports, “and that officers and civilians both act in a more positive manner when they’re aware a camera is present” (5-6). The goal of this project is to provide the leadership, guidance, and resources necessary to assist state, local and tribal law enforcement to implement a body-worn camera program.
What type of services does your organization offer?
Other
Please describe the "Other" services your organization offers
Policy
What program areas are to be addressed?
Other
Please describe the "Other" program areas
Body Worn Cameras
Cover Letter Instructions

Please submit a signed letter of support from your agency’s executive or other senior staff member. The letter can be emailed to or uploaded with this request. The letter should be submitted on official letterhead and include the following information:

  1. General information regarding the request for TTA services, i.e., the who, what, where, when, and why.
  2. The organizational and/or community needs specific to the request for TTA services.
  3. The benefits or anticipated outcomes from the receipt of TTA services.

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Additional Info

Providers selected for consideration (previously 'Selected Providers' field):
Selected Provider 1: Mike White/Charles Katz
Bid: 20900.00

Chosen Provider: Mike White/Charles Katz

Archived
Off
Event Location Geo
POINT (-77.022174 38.900541)
Congressional District
DC0
Remote TTAC ID
0