In 2015, CBP released the findings of a yearlong body-worn camera
feasibility study, concluding that body-worn cameras would have
``positive benefits.''
The study found numerous benefits, including enhanced training
capabilities through the utilization of footage as a learning tool;
strengthened officer and agent performance and accountability; reduced
hostilities between officers/agents and citizens; a reduction in the
number of allegations and complaints; and increased officer and agent
safety by influencing public behavior. Law enforcement agencies across the country are quickly adopting
body-worn camera technology because they see similar benefits. However,
body-worn cameras are expensive, so it is necessary to provide
additional resources for CBP to deploy the technology more effectively
and in greater numbers. We need to ensure that we outfit as many Border Patrol agents with
body cameras as we can for the current 19,000 agents, as well as the
additional 5,000 Border Patrol agents this bill would provide for. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
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