body camera
noun
variants
or less commonly body cam
or bodycam
: 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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Police body camera footage from that day shows officers looking through an open window into a home.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The Tennessee Highway Patrol body camera video of the encounter that was released to the public last month shows a calm exchange between officers and Abrego Garcia.
—Travis Loller, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
None of them had their body cameras activated, a violation of department policy.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Eight of the 10 are in custody following three arrests Monday, including the capture of two escapees in an SUV who led authorities on a high-speed chase along Texas roadways, a pursuit that was captured on dashboard and body camera video.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 28 May 2025
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Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The Tennessee Highway Patrol body camera video of the encounter that was released to the public last month shows a calm exchange between officers and Abrego Garcia.
—Travis Loller, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
None of them had their body cameras activated, a violation of department policy.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Eight of the 10 are in custody following three arrests Monday, including the capture of two escapees in an SUV who led authorities on a high-speed chase along Texas roadways, a pursuit that was captured on dashboard and body camera video.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 28 May 2025
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“Body camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20camera. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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