Study: Police Body-Worn Cameras Reduce Reports of Misconduct, Use of Force
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)A new study on the effects of body-worn cameras on police officers concluded that the technology is associated with significant reductions in complaints of police misconduct and police use of force incidents. The study, conducted by UNLV’s Center for Crime and Justice Policy and Virginia-based non-profit research organization CNA in coordination with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), also found that body-worn cameras can generate considerable cost savings for police by simplifying the complaint resolution process.