Case Study: Manchester Police Department improves officer safety and connectivity with Coreforce BodyWorn

Manchester Police Department says BodyWorn could cut officer response time to a downed officer from 10–20 seconds with Coreforce

The Manchester Police Department, led by then-Chief Carlo Capano, sought to implement a body camera program to enhance officer safety and operational effectiveness. The department needed a solution that went beyond simple video recording to provide critical features like automatic activation and real-time officer location data. They chose to partner with Coreforce and implement its BodyWorn solution.

Coreforce's solution provided essential features including an in-vehicle modem for GPS connectivity, an Officer Down alert system to immediately locate and aid endangered officers, and policy-based automatic activation of cameras during critical incidents like foot pursuits or weapon draws. While specific metrics are not provided, the case study highlights a powerful anecdote: Coreforce's technology would have allowed the department to locate a shot officer within 10 to 20 seconds, a vast improvement over the prolonged search that actually occurred during a 2012 incident. The Manchester Police Department achieved a more connected, efficient, and safer force with the tools provided by Coreforce.

Manchester Police Department