The HPD began outfitting officers with body cameras in December 2013 when 100 cameras were purchased and distributed to officers in a pilot program. With much of the funding secured to purchase body cameras for all officers, HPD is aiming to roll out more cameras before the end of this year.


Updated - HPD's policy on use of body cameras can be viewed here https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/Body-Worn-Cameras.pdf.