Updated: 2:57 PM EST Feb 19, 2021 The Anne Arundel County Police Department announced Friday that its body-worn camera program is expected to start between July and September.The department said its goals for the body-worn camera program include strengthening police accountability, improving transparency and increasing community safety.According to the department, all sworn officers will be issued two body-worn cameras to make sure they have a charged device for their shift. The department will also acquire nearly 50 additional devices to be available as spares, if necessary.The program will roll out in phases, with close to 100 officers being trained and outfitted initially, along with receiving training on how the cameras operate and function, the department said.The department expects to address any unforeseen issues during the first several weeks of camera deployment. The remainder of the officers will be trained over the following two to three months, the department s
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Gov. Charlie Baker signed Massachusetts’ new police reform bill into law Dec. 31, enacting landmark changes to law enforcement training, oversight and best practices statewide.
“An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth” follows months of rallying, re-examination and debate surrounding policing in Massachusetts. The changes outlined in the new law will roll out over the coming months, impacting police officers and departments across the state.
Here are some of the highlights:
Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST)
In a first for Massachusetts, the new law establishes a majority civilian-led commission that will create a mandatory statewide certification process for all police officers. The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission will be able to decertify or suspend officers, as well as investigate claims of misconduct.
DiPino resigns as Chief of Police of Sarasota
The resignation is effective at 5 p.m. this Friday Bernadette DiPino has resigned as the Chief of Police (Source: Sarasota PD) By ABC7 Staff | January 27, 2021 at 4:17 PM EST - Updated January 28 at 3:10 AM
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Bernadette DiPino has resigned as chief of police for the Sarasota Police Department, effective 5 p.m. Friday.
The announcement came after a complaint was filed with the City of Sarasota over comments Chief Bernadette DiPino made about a homeless man.
The City released information on the anonymous complaint, saying that Chief DiPino made the comments at a public event where a known individual with documented mental illnesses began mocking the officers and singers at the event.
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The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes information, audio, video and pictures related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred in the afternoon of January 9th, 2021.
The incident started at approximately 3:15 p.m., when 911 callers reported a man fighting with a woman at a hotel in the area 7th Avenue and Van Buren Street. The callers also reported that a man was shooting at people and holding a baby hostage.