The Plymouth Police Department is stepping up its tech game, as officers receive training on the newest addition to their toolkit: Axon body-worn cameras. In what looks to be a push for transparency and building community relations, the department took to social media with a tease of their behind-the-scenes action. In a recent post by the Plymouth Police Department, they showcased a snippet of how their officers are getting up to speed with the devices.

The enthusiasm was apparent, with the department declaring, "Exciting News from Plymouth PD! 🎥" on their official social media page. Their footage intends to demonstrate the department's dedication to "officer safety, build trust, and ensure accurate documentation of our interactions," a move that acknowledges the crucial role of cameras in modern law enforcement. While ensuring accurate documentation of interactions between police and the public, these cameras are also expected to strengthen the bond between the department and the community they serve, as they made clear in their video statement.

Body cameras have been at the forefront of the national conversation about police accountability and the community's want for candid, unrefutable accounts of law enforcement interactions. Plymouth PD's embrace of this technology is a nod to this demand. They explain the cameras are a "powerful tool in strengthening the bond between our department and the community," hoping that with this new tech, trust can be slowly rebuilt—or for some, built for the first time.

With more updates promised in the days to come, it seems Plymouth PD is committed to pulling back the curtain on its processes, starting with this body camera training. The department maintains that the adoption of this technology is a stride forward in capturing a precise record of police interactions, a measure that could be beneficial to both officers and civilians alike. As they navigate the challenges of policing in a digital era, their initiative sends a message that transparency is not only necessary but achievable with the right tools and training.