Juneau police officials say they plan to release body camera footage of Steven Kissack’s shooting, but not until the investigation is complete.
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Anchorage police are getting body cameras. They’re asking for input on the new policy.
The draft policy suggests that all uniformed officers will wear the cameras and use them to record nearly every interaction they have with members of the public.
‘We’ve got to do better’: Anchorage police address racial bias, use of force
Anchorage Police Chief Justin Doll said that the department has a “progressive mindset” when it comes to its use of force policies, but acknowledged there are areas where the department needs to improve.
Juneau police officers begin using body cameras
Five officers are currently testing the new body cameras that could be worn by all patrol officers by middle of 2018.
First Juneau officers to wear body cameras this spring
Forty JPD officers would be equipped with body cameras that would be funded by matching grants from CBJ Assembly and U.S. Department of Justice.
JPD to outfit 40 officers with body cameras
Juneau Mayor Ken Koelsch and Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis opposed the appropriation for the cameras in the 7-2 vote.
Newscast – Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016
KTOO’s afternoon local newscast for Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016.
States Grapple With Public Disclosure of Police Body-Camera Footage
As police departments across the country equip their officers with body cameras, many are struggling to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and privacy protections.
Police chief: Secondhand goods ordinance ‘extremely successful’
“Property crime is down significantly, but violent crime is up,” Police Chief Bryce Johnson told the Juneau Assembly.
California Bill Could Limit Police Access To Body Camera Footage
Lawmakers want to prohibit police officers from viewing video from their body cameras before they write their reports. It’s part of an effort to bring more transparency to policing.