Chiefs Gouge Vol 41 Body-Worn Cameras
Friday, January 9, 2026
Police body-worn camera usage and policies
Transparency and accountability in law enforcement
Public safety and community trust building
Areas of Interest (2)
- Brooklyn Center Police Department highlights internal safeguards for body-worn camera footage management and release protocols.
- Chief Flesin frames police body-worn cameras as a primary mechanism for building community trust and public safety confidence.
Notable Quotes (2)
Body worn cameras are one of the tools we use to promote transparency, accountability, and trust.
Body-worn camera usageExplaining the department's use of technology.
Our department operates under clear, well-defined policies that spell out when cameras are activated, how footage is securely stored, and how it can be reviewed or released.
Body-worn camera policyAddressing concerns regarding police oversight.
People (1)
Garrett FlesinChiefChief of Brooklyn Center Police, explaining department technology policies.
1 quote
Chief of Brooklyn Center Police, explaining department technology policies.
“Body worn cameras are one of the tools we use to promote transparency, accountability, and trust.”
Explaining the strategic purpose of body cameras.
Places Mentioned
Brooklyn Center