Wasileski, GabrielaKelechi , UzochukwuStanley, DebraBrooks, Frank2023-12-182023-12-182023-12UB_2023_Brooks_Fhttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/31127D.P.A. -- The University of Baltimore, 2023Dissertation submitted to the College of Public Affairs of The University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Public Administration.Policing issues continue to plague the United States yearly. These issues consistently frustrate the relationship between citizens and police, particularly African Americans and police departments. Body-worn Cameras have often been the sought-out solution to help to ensure justice. However, the answer to whether BWCs work to address negative policing outcomes, such as racial/ethnic disparities in arrests is inconsistent. This research evaluated BWCs’ influence arrest disparities by examining the racial/ethnic composition of arrests in Chicago following the implementation of the Chicago Police Department’s BWC program. The study found that BWCs has limited influence on the racial/ethnic arrests, and no overall impact on racial/ethnic arrest disparities.100 leavesapplication/pdfen-USThis item may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. It is made available by The University of Baltimore for non-commercial research and educational purposes.body-worn camerasarrestsText