The Hudson Police Department has established and implemented a body-worn camera program for all sworn police officers. The program requires officers to record their interactions with citizens while responding to calls for service or during officer-initiated events, such as traffic stops, field encounters, and serving court orders. All footage captured by officers is stored on a cloud-based system for a period of time dictated by department policy. Requests for copies of the footage are subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law.
The Town of Hudson has entered into an agreement with Axon to purchase the Axon Body 3 body-worn cameras and the Axon Taser 7 Electronic Control Weapon, inclusive of all necessary licensing and storage. The department dedicated significant efforts towards policy development, technology infrastructure updates, and personnel training before implementing the program. The Hudson Police Department is proud to have successfully launched its body-worn camera program in May of 2023.
Requests for BWC Footage
All requests for copies of BWC footage are subject to Massachusetts Public Records Law. Requests for copies of footage should be directed to the BWC Administrator via:
Email: downingrm@townofhudson.org
Website Form: Body-Worn Camera Footage Request Form
Mail/In-Person Drop-off:
Hudson Police Department
911 Municipal Drive, Hudson, MA 01749
Attn: BWC Records Access Officer
The Department’s Records Access Officer shall respond to public information requests submitted under the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. Ch. 66, sec. 10 in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations. An officer whose recording has been requested shall be notified as to whether the request was approved or denied.
Additional Information
View our Body-Worn Camera Policy.