Crime & Safety

Evesham Becomes First Police Department in the State to Mandate Cameras be Worn by Officers

All 48 officers will record all police interactions to be used in the case of a complaint against an officer, according to the Burlington County Times.

A police department in Burlington County has become the first in the state to mandate all police officers wear cameras and record all police activities, the Burlington County Times reports.

The Evesham Police Department announced this week that all 48 officers will wear the cameras and record all incidents, to be used if a complaint is filed against an officer, according to the report.

For more, visit burlingtoncountytimes.com.


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