Police Body-Worn Cameras To Be Worn By All Hackettstown Officers

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — All Hackettstown Police Officers are now wearing newly purchased Motorola body-worn cameras.

The Hackettstown Police Department began implementing cameras on Thursday. Depending on where the officer is assigned and what uniform they wear, the cameras may be displayed in different locations.

"This is a big step in enhancing transparency with the Hackettstown Police Department and the community," said police.

The records will help law enforcement for evidential purposes for the prosecution of criminal, traffic, and other related offenses. It will also help to protect personnel from false claims of misconduct and to verify officers are held to the highest of standards that the public expects and deserves.

The use of the body-worn cameras will follow the guidelines issued by the New Jersey Attorney General along with the policies of the Hackettstown Police Department.