police body cameras

Chicago authorities say all police officers will be equipped with body cameras by the end of 2017, a year ahead of schedule.Mayor Rahm Emanuel says in a…

Illinois lawmakers are expected to consider a plan to ease public access to police dashboard and body cameras under state open record laws.The House…

At least 10 law enforcement agencies in Illinois have turned to the Internet to raise enough money to purchase body cameras for officers.As of Friday,…

The Rockford Police Department is launching a body camera program today.Thirteen volunteer officers will wear body cameras for a 60-day trial period.…

A Chicago Democrat says he hopes a new state law will prevent the very situation that’s playing out over the death of a 17-year-old killed by a Chicago…

The recent controversy over the arrest of Sandra Bland and her death in police custody has only added to the focus on police brutality issues in the U.S.…

In the wake of officer-involved deaths in Ferguson, Baltimore and New York City, Illinois lawmakers are looking at how to change state laws regarding…

Illinois lawmakers approved eavesdropping restrictions to replace those the state Supreme Court struck down.The Senate voted yesterday to prohibit…

Illinois law enforcement officials are calling for a state measure that governs the use of police body cameras.Law enforcement union representatives…