b'the U.S. context), but will also allowto maintain a clear line of sight andpublicknowledgeaboutBWCsby fortheadvancementoftraininghow to avoid obstructing the camerashelping clarify our understandings of programs and policies that can betterlens. We are also asking officers aboutthepracticalitiesoftheiroperation. guide decisions about how police offi- their experiences with and thoughtsFinally, it will make contributions to cers should use BWCs to produce theabout BWC training and policy, withpolice services themselves by offering most accurate and complete footageaneyetowardhighlightingwhatinformation about how BWC training of their work (Marx, 2020).works and areas for improvement.canbeupdatedtoimproveactiva-Given our officer-centric approach,Weexpectthatourfindingswilltion/compliance and better guide the our study relies on interviews with 50makesignificantcontributionstooperation of BWCs.BWC-equipped officers and 250 hoursourunderstandingofhowBWCs ofobservationalride-alongswithareoperatedand,accordingly,their thelargestmunicipalpoliceserviceimpact on police experiences, policeDr. Ajay Sandhu andinCanada.Ourfindingswillrevealaccountability and officer safety. ThisDr. Sara K. 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