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The implementation of police body-worn cameras has been widely adopted across law enforcement. Evaluations have examined how they have been implemented and what the outcomes of their use are. Discuss the process to determine the theoretical underpinnings of body-worn camera programs.
The process of determining the theoretical underpinnings of a police body-worn camera (BWC) program is a critical first step in both the implementation and evaluation phases. It moves the conversation beyond simply adopting a new technology to understanding why that technology is expected to produce certain outcomes.
The process involves identifying the underlying theories of human and organizational behavior that explain the anticipated effects of the cameras.
The initial step is to clearly define the specific problems the BWC program is intended to solve and the mechanisms by which the cameras are expected to work.
Determine Explicit Goals: What are the key outcomes the agency is trying to achieve?
Examples: Reduce officer use of force, increase officer accountability, reduce citizen complaints, improve evidence collection, or enhance police legitimacy.
Articulate the "Theory of Change": For each goal, an agency must ask: How does a camera cause this change? The answer to this question leads directly to the theoretical underpinnings.