variants:
or less commonly body cam
or bodycam \
ˈbä-dē-ˌkam 
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Definition of body camera
: a video camera that is worn on clothing and used to continuously record activity in front of the wearer
Americans are deeply divided over race relations and police use of force. One thing they don't seem to be divided over, however, is support for police body cameras.— Tom Knight
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“Body camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20camera. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of body camera was in 1993
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