Effective October 25, 2021 at 7:00 a.m., body cameras were equipped on all officers.

PENNSAUKEN – October 25, 2021 – Earlier today, the Pennsauken Police Department began implementing newly purchased body worn cameras. These cameras will be worn by all officers on the force.

“Every officer in this department, from the police on the streets up to the chief, have been issued a body worn camera,” said Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo. “This is a big step in enhancing transparency with the Pennsauken Township Police Department and the community. The body worn cameras will also enhance the capturing of evidence and statements of victims when our officers arrive on scene.

“The use of these important law enforcement tools is governed by policy that was developed based on guidance from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, feedback from community stakeholders, and our officers. I would like to thank Township administration, Mayor DiBattista, Deputy Mayor Rafeh, Township Committee, and Township Administration for funding this project.”

“We are proud of the work and research conducted by Chief Olivo and the leadership team at the Pennsauken Police Department. This technology is a tool and the data will show the great work of Pennsauken Police Officers every day," added Fire Chief Joe Palumbo, who also serves as the town’s director of public safety. “The archival information essentially documents every incident response that officers respond to. This data will be used for investigations, evidence, as well as training; and will serve to ensure the integrity and professionalism of the Pennsauken Police Department.”

“For the past several years, Township Committee has made an ongoing commitment to support our first responders however possible,” said Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista. “Getting these body worn cameras into the hands of our officers will help them do their jobs that much better, providing a level of accountability that not only safeguards our men and women in uniform, but also helps build upon the trust our police have with the Pennsauken community.”

There are several different mounting options for these body worn cameras. Depending where the officer is assigned and/or the uniform they wear, the cameras may be displayed on the officer in different locations.

Uniformed officers who wear outer vest carriers will have their body worn cameras affixed on either the upper left breast pocket of the outer vest carrier or affixed to the uppermost molle straps of the outer vest carrier, at center mass of their upper torso.

Uniformed officers not wearing an outer vest carrier will have their body worn cameras affixed to the buttoned placket on the officer’s uniform shirt in the chest/sternum area at center mass.

Detectives assigned to the Investigative Unit, and other non-uniformed officers, will have the body worn cameras affixed to their belt on the waistline, at center, directly next to the buckle or affixed to their outer vest carrier at either of the two locations described.

Camera worn on the upper left breast pocket.	Camera worn on the uppermost molle strap.
Camera attached to the uniform shirt placket.	Camera located on the waistline belt.
Camera worn on the upper left breast pocket.	Camera worn on the uppermost molle strap.