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Original Date Announced
May 1, 2018Press reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection begins testing the use of body cameras by its employees at nine locations, potentially leading to a broad rollout by the nation's largest law enforcement agency that would make it the first federal agency to use the devices on a large scale. [ID #322]
US News- US Border Agency Tests Body-Cam Use by Agents in 9 LocationsSubsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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September 23, 2020
CBP awards contract for agent body cameras
U.S. Customs & Border Protection has signed a $13 million contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. to equip 3,800 U.S. Border Patrol agents with body cameras and connection to a cloud-based digital-evidence platform. This Incident-Driven Video Recording System (IDVRS) will enhance transparency and accountability with the public, while providing additional documentation during enforcement incidents. Beginning next spring, the IDVRS will be deployed in phases to the following USBP sectors: San Diego, Yuma, Tucson, El Paso, Big Bend, Del Rio, Rio Grande Valley, and Swanton on the northern border.
Go to article on cbp.gov
Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained
August 4, 2021CBP Agents and Officers Begin Use of Body-Worn Cameras
This Biden administration policy continues the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On August 4, 2021, CBP issued a media release announcing that it had begun outfitting some agents and officers with body cameras. This targeted deployment of body cameras is reportedly "a first step toward broader implementation." CBP plans to deploy around 6,000 cameras by the end of 2021.
Go to article on cbp.govCurrent Status
Fully in EffectAugust 4, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: ReportedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: BorderAgencies Affected: CBPPre Trump-Era Policies
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August 1, 2015
Customs and Border Protection previously concluded in 2015 after a yearlong study that body cameras were not yet suitable for widespread use due to cost, technological challenges, and the need for labor union approval. However, it said the cameras had potential in limited circumstances.
Body-Worn Camera Feasibility Study
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
US border agency tests body-cam use by agents in 9 locations
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Prior Policy
Original Source:
Body-Worn Camera Feasibility Study Report