TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 17, 2020

Academics, district attorneys, training experts and policy advisers sponsored by a component of the U.S. Department of Justice are expected in Nashville next week to determine the best way to move forward with implementing body-worn cameras in the city’s police force. Mayor John Cooper announced the visit from the Bureau of Justice Assistance team, which helps provide expert consultation as part of its efforts to support cities exploring body camera programs. Body camera rollout in Nashville has been on the table for years but has been stymied by budget concerns. The team also will visit Memphis to analyze the implementation of body cameras there, the Tennessean reports.