Update: Duquesne purchases body cameras for Duquesne Police

Kellen Stepler | editor-in-chief 10/29/2020 On Sept. 25, Duquesne University announced that they had purchased body cameras. A little over a month later, the university announced that they have received those cameras this month, along with investing in a system that will equip all 40 public safety officers with those body-worn cameras. “Since November 2017, the university has been researching how best to acquire and … Continue reading Update: Duquesne purchases body cameras for Duquesne Police

Event to discuss current Pa. legislation on police body cameras

Brandon Addeo | News Editor An event at Duquesne this Friday will discuss the balance between protecting privacy and protecting police investigations. The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law is hosting “Balancing Safety, Justice and Privacy: Body-Worn Cameras, Forensic Evidence and the Right to Know” Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom. The talk will cover … Continue reading Event to discuss current Pa. legislation on police body cameras