NEW YORK — NYPD executives announced that all uniform patrol officers in New York City are now equipped with body-worn cameras. Approximately 20,000 cameras have been distributed to complete the effort, making it the largest deployment of body-worn cameras in the nation. Patrol officers equipped with body cameras include police officers, sergeants and lieutenants assigned to every precinct, transit district and police service area. “Body-worn cameras enhance the safety and accountability of the dedicated men and women of the NYPD […]
