Pillar Three

Technology & Social Media

• New technology standards for compatibility and interoperability • Address human rights and privacy concerns • Technology designed considering local needs and people with special needs • Body-worn cameras and other emerging technologies
• Public records laws—update to keep up with emerging technologies • Transparency and accessibility for the community through technology • Develop new less than lethal technology

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of other less than lethal force tools (Rec. 3.6)

2. Mandate body-worn cameras in all departments

a. Law enforcement agencies should review and consider the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Body Worn Camera Toolkit to assist in implementing BWCs.   
(Rec. 3.3.3)