JOURNAL ARTICLE

Police culture and body-worn cameras: examining how cultural values impact officers' acceptance of technology.

  • Published In: Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2025, v. 19. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Paoline III, Eugene A; Elligson, Richard; Gau, Jacinta M 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines how traditional police culture influences officers' support for body-worn cameras, based on survey data from about 350 officers in an urban U.S. police department. It finds that certain cultural aspects within policing can act as barriers to accepting new technologies like body-worn cameras. The study highlights the importance for police leadership to identify officers who may resist such technologies and to address their concerns in order to foster trust and facilitate adoption. These insights have implications for policy as law enforcement agencies continue integrating emerging technologies.

Additional Information

  • Source:Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. 2025/01, Vol. 19, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1752-4512
  • DOI:10.1093/police/paaf017
  • Accession Number:187368605
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