Police Body-Worn Cameras Now Worn By All Warren Officers

WARREN, NJ — All Warren Township Police Officers are now wearing newly purchased body-worn cameras as pursuant to the New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines.

Effective on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7 a.m., officers began wearing the Focus X2 Mission Critical cameras which will be affixed on their outer vest carriers positioned in the upper torso/chest area.

All uniformed personnel and plainclothes officers when applicable will be using the cameras while they work.

Keane previously said he was happy with this addition to the department and is "completely in favor of it." Read More: Warren To Equip All Police Officers With Body Cameras

"I've talked to my officers and they are all in favor of it as well," said Keane. "There is no dissent and in some ways, this may help us out."

Keane noted that in some instances there were complaints stating officers acted in a certain way when they didn't. The cameras would help prove that, said Keane.

This initiative to implement cameras in Warren comes after Murphy signed legislation in November 2020 requiring all New Jersey law enforcement to wear body cameras, citing the need for increased transparency and in the interest of improving interactions with the public. Read More: Gov. Murphy Signs Body Camera Mandates For All NJ Police Into Law

The cameras will be used in accordance with the guidelines established by the Attorney General and the directive issued by the Warren Township Police Department.

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