body cameras
Coverage of body cameras in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats demand answers 6 months after ICE pledge on body cameras
Democratic lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for not fulfilling a pledge to provide officers with body cameras. They sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and acting ICE Director David Venturella demanding answers.
- Ruiz family wants charges against officer, body cameras for Madison cops
Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by a Madison police officer, prompting his family to demand charges against the officer and the implementation of body cameras for Madison cops. The family, supported by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and state Rep. Shelia Stubbs, criticized the use of deadly force and called for transparency in the Wisconsin Department of Justice investigation.
- Ruiz family wants charges against officer, body cameras for Madison cops
The Ruiz family demands charges against the Madison police officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz and calls for body cameras for all officers. They criticize the use of deadly force and seek transparency in the investigation led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Family members and civil rights attorney Ben Crump argue the shooting was unnecessary and unconstitutional.
- Family questions missing video after Clark County deputy stabs, kills man
A Clark County deputy stabbed and killed a man, prompting the family to question the missing video. The sheriff's office is investigating potential systemic misuse of body cameras by deputies.
- Fatal police shooting of man with knife roils Madison, Wisconsin
A man was fatally shot by police in Madison, Wisconsin, after allegedly injuring an officer with a knife during an arrest. Community members protested, demanding transparency and accountability, while officials emphasized an ongoing investigation. Body camera footage was unavailable, but civilian videos sparked debates over the use of force.
- Madison police kill man in broad daylight in front of witnesses
Madison police shot and killed Corey Ruiz during a struggle involving a fixed blade knife, leading to protests and an ongoing investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Police Chief John Patterson described the incident, which occurred after officers responded to a call about a person checking vehicles, resulting in Ruiz fleeing on a bicycle before being apprehended.
- ICE officers to wear body cameras at traffic stops, White House border czar says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will wear body cameras during traffic stops following two fatal shootings of immigrants by agents. Tom Homan, the president’s border czar, attributed the lack of body cameras to Democratic opposition and recent congressional funding disputes.
- Border czar Tom Homan fires back at Margaret Brennan over ICE pursuit
White House border czar Tom Homan defended ICE's use of unmarked vehicles during a pursuit that resulted in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. Homan claimed ICE vehicles have emergency lights to identify officers, while moderator Margaret Brennan questioned the lack of visible lights and body cameras in the incident.
- ICE officers to wear body cameras at traffic stops, White House border czar says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will wear body cameras during traffic stops after two fatal shootings by agents. Tom Homan, the president’s border czar, stated the directive aims to provide transparency, but blamed Democrats for hindering body camera adoption due to funding disputes.
- Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston
Senators demanded answers from ICE after two fatal shootings by officers in Maine and Houston, citing concerns over agent vetting practices and lack of body cameras. The Maine officer involved had a history of domestic violence detailed in court records, which family members claimed should have prevented him from carrying a weapon.
- Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston
Senators demanded answers from ICE following two fatal shootings by officers in Maine and Houston, citing concerns over vetting practices and calls for body camera implementation. The Maine officer had a documented history of domestic violence, including physical abuse and threats toward family members.
- ICE agents will be required to wear body cameras to ‘exonerate’ them in vehicle stops
ICE agents will be required to wear body cameras during vehicle stops to exonerate them. This follows fatal shootings of two men by federal immigration agents during traffic stops in July.
- ICE officers to use body cameras during vehicle stops, Trump ‘border czar’ says
Tom Homan, the Trump administration 'border czar,' announced that ICE officers will use body cameras during vehicle stops amid scrutiny over two fatal shootings by the agency in six days. Homan stated the cameras would provide transparency for law enforcement actions.
- ICE officers to use body cameras during vehicle stops, Trump ‘border czar’ says
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will require officers to use body cameras during vehicle stops, as stated by Tom Homan, the Trump administration 'border czar'. This directive comes amid scrutiny following two fatal shootings by ICE officers earlier this month.
- Trump border czar says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after deadly ICE shootings
Trump border czar Tom Homan stated that body cameras are 'the way to go' following deadly ICE agent shootings in Texas and Maine. He argued body cameras provide transparency by showing 'what that officer sees when he takes that action.'
- Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan stated 'I think body cameras are the way to go' following fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine. The comment came after incidents involving ICE officers earlier this month.
- Lawmaker's 107 mph traffic stop brings bodycam battle front and center again
A New Hampshire Democratic lawmaker's 107 mph traffic stop has reignited the debate over police body cameras and dashboard cameras.
- Controversial ICE tactic actually reduces unintended 'collateral' arrests: federal agent
A federal ICE agent stated that vehicle stops, despite controversy, reduce unintended 'collateral' arrests and are preferred for safety. President Trump defended the tactic as a key crime-fighting tool, leading to their resumption under a new policy requiring body cameras.
- DHS pledged body cams for all immigration agents. Months later, that hasn't happened
DHS pledged body cameras for all immigration agents but has not implemented them months later. Federal immigration agents fatally shot two immigrant fathers without wearing body cameras.
- Collins says Democrats want ICE reforms they rejected
Maine Gov. Janet Mills urged congressional leaders to reform ICE following a fatal shooting in Biddeford. Sen. Susan Collins criticized Democrats for rejecting prior ICE reform proposals, including body camera funding and restrictions on sensitive locations. President Donald Trump reversed a decision to pause ICE traffic stops 24 hours after an internal memo advised agents of the change.
- Trump pushes ICE to resume traffic stops after deadly incidents
President Donald Trump urged ICE to resume traffic stops after the Department of Homeland Security temporarily halted them following fatal incidents in Maine and Texas. The incidents involved ICE agents not wearing body cameras, prompting calls for a pause from officials like Senator Susan Collins, while White House border czar Tom Homan attributed equipment delays to Democratic funding policies. Two individuals, Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, were fatally shot during separate ICE traffic stops, though neither was the intended target in their respective operations.
- Lack of body cameras on ICE agents fuels more uncertainty over fatal shootings
Federal immigration agents (ICE) lacked body cameras, leading to uncertainty following two fatal shootings of US citizens in January. The then-secretary of the Department of Homeland Security pledged to rapidly deploy body cameras to officers nationwide.
- DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none
DHS was granted $20 million for body cameras, but ICE agents involved in a fatal Houston shooting were not wearing them, prompting criticism over accountability. Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had pledged to rapidly deploy body cameras nationwide, but less than a third of ICE officers have received them, according to the agency.
- Federal agents at scene of ICE shooting in Houston didn’t have body cameras, DHS says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers shot a Mexican homebuilder during a traffic stop in Houston. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident. Federal agents at the scene did not have body cameras, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
- ICE officers not wearing body cameras during deadly Houston ICE shooting, DHS says, as family pushes for answers
ICE officers were not wearing body cameras during a deadly shooting in Houston, according to DHS. The family of the deceased, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and local officials are calling for an independent investigation.
- Bennington EMS now wearing body cameras
Bennington EMS in Vermont has started using body cameras for paramedics on calls to enhance safety and accountability. The Bennington Rescue Squad is the first EMS agency in Vermont to implement this measure.