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Sheriff's office demos Axon Body 4 cameras; explains 60‑second buffer, storage, and training use
Summary
Lieutenant Josh Crum demonstrated Axon Body 4 cameras to the Police Accountability Board March 12, explaining hardware features, the statutorily required 60‑second pre‑record buffer (video only), charging/download procedures, retention and redaction policies, and training uses.
Lieutenant Josh Crum of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office demonstrated the department's Axon body‑worn cameras at the Police Accountability Board meeting on March 12 and fielded questions about functionality, evidence handling and policy.
Crum showed board members the Axon Body 4 device and described key features: an LCD status screen, programmable buttons, onboard microphones, accessory ports for helmet or extension cameras used by the EST (tactical) team, and multiple mounting options. He said the system uses docking stations at district stations to download footage and charge cameras automatically.
On statutory requirements, Crum said, "60 seconds is required statutorily.…
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