Today's top-of-the-line bodycams don't require a law enforcement officer to press Record. Video can be automatically captured when a siren is activated -- or when a weapon is drawn. And footage can be livestreamed back to commanders in real time, aiding with accountability and with assistance in the field.
That level of tech isn't widely adopted yet by police nationally, though departments are taking a closer look in light of ongoing protests calling for police reform. Political leaders are under pressure to address police brutality and racial bias in law enforcement, and more governments are turning to body cameras as a solution.
