In the current era of attacks on EMS providers and the need to preserve both clinical and operational events, a recording device becomes the only contemporaneous witness on the call. Our partners in law enforcement have extensive experience with the deployment and operation of body-worn cameras (BWCs) and report that they help reduce citizen complaints, lower instances of resistance and use of force, improve police-community interaction, and enhance public safety.
From the EMS perspective, BWCs provide a recording of the clinical encounter, enhance the quality of documentation with a video record, and offer footage for quality assurance, quality improvement, and training purposes.
While the value and utility of BWCs are well understood, there are factors EMS agencies need to weigh and steps to take to ensure a long-standing and successful BWC program.
This EMS1 How to Buy Body-Worn Cameras Guide is a starting point for the purchasing process, which may take several months or more.
Included in this guide:
- Key considerations before buying body-worn cameras, ensuring you understand the specific needs of your agency and the capabilities of different systems.
- Implementation strategies, helping you integrate the BWCs effectively into your operations.
- Essential questions to ask vendors, enabling you to gather all necessary information for informed purchasing decisions.
- A directory of body-worn camera companies, providing a comprehensive list of reputable suppliers.
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