Body Cam (2018– ) User Reviews

Get rid of the FBI profiler!

[neilglines · 7/10 · 6 March 2019]

Enjoyed this show until they added the ridiculous commentary of the "FBI profiler". He says nothing that the viewer can't figure out with his only contribution being that he disrupts the show

Amazing

[diblackwood67 · 9/10 · 25 September 2019]

I love this show its as intense as it gets, the can feel the fear. I'm stunned at how many times police are shot on duty in the US. But with more guns then people in the country i guess its really not a surprise. The loss of life is so sad. No sugar coating anything here. Don't miss it.

A look inside...the other side

[cscott2331 · 10/10 · 13 March 2019]

I think this show gives amazing first hand accounts of, "the other side". Every time there's a cop involved in a shooting, or some public incident we wonder what REALLY happened. This show gives us a glimpse. With all the recording devices we see what goes down. The danger the cops face daily. I know it's just, a few of many...but still, a glimpse into the day of any regular street cop. I like it. Thinks it's good for us to know what they might face on, you know, a Tuesday! :-)

True life!

[pamellis · 10/10 · 21 February 2019]

This is one of the finest shows on Tv. Those that constantly ask why a suspect wasn't just shot in the leg, arm, etc., need to watch this. Those who don't appreciate what law enforcement does for us every day need to watch this! Please do not cancel!

CANT WAIT FOR SEASON 2

[mroseg-41963 · 25 March 2019]

I'm a huge fan of live PD but body cam takes the cake. This show is incredible. I admire all law enforcement and look forward to seeing more episodes of body cam!

I just bawl

[bladestage · 10/10 · 1 April 2022]

These guys and girls are a different breed and I believe these shows too. You can't imagine the clowns the police have to babysit until you see this-all we really get through our crap "media" is what the police do wrong. The show allows you to see their courage. And what I love is their camaraderie-they really stick up for each other no matter what, when nobody else does, and it seems like that camaraderie really pulls these policemen through some horrible predicaments. Sometimes it's just terribly, terribly sad to see what they go through.

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[andi-68239 · 10/10 · 29 July 2021]

Absolutely love this so. I'm going to school for criminal justice and it gives me the reality of everything as a police officer. Season 1 Episode 7 is near and dear to my heart for the fact I know of Chief of Buffalo, Iowa. I live out here so when I found out of someone severely hurting a local officer hurt me. This show had shown me what can happen and what could happen as being a police officer.

Excellent

[Michele7169 · 10/10 · 27 July 2021]

Minus the morons that hate police and come on here just to " hate police" this show is getting excellent reviews because you actually get to see what police go through EVERY DAY for us! How someone can call this " propaganda " when you can see actual footage and walk away with whatever feelings you need to have about police is beyond me. The show format is great..the personal stories are great..the situations keep you on your toes. One of the best shows on tv. The only people complaining are the immature ones that couldn't even handle "Paw Patrol" because it put police in positive light. Give it a chance..does not disappoint!

presentation

[sinhakuldeep-12332 · 10/10 · 4 August 2023]

It is a very good show which I have not seen till date. I like such real event based shows which are related to investigation or crime or science. But I want to say that you will cover the crime of other countries which has been caught on camera. From these we will get to know how is the law and order situation in the country. And there are many other incidents which are yet to be shown to you, I wish that in the coming season you will also focus on other crimes which are of the next level.i gave my honest review I was thinking of giving this show 8 out of 10 stars but the presentation is good so I would like to give 10 out of 10 Love from India.

Cprl Van Tassel should be fired

[jamespetenbrink · 6/10 · 28 July 2021]

The episode i saw with cprl Van Tassel of the Spokane pd was unreal. Van tassell said he went after the guy because he drove past him and gave him a weird look he then followed the guy into a sex shop and immediately said the guy was being detained for what he never does say.he puts him in a rear naked choke hold that the idiot couldn't even put on correctly. I hope that guy sued the dept and van tassell was fired.

To all police officers

[lifefourpets · 10/10 · 9 April 2024]

Absolutely love the show Body Cam. Please let all the officers known Thank you for your service, stay safe. It's crazy all you guys have to go through. It wasn't as bad when my dad was a police officer. My dad is retired now. I'm glad to still have him. Love all of you, and again Thank You So Much For Your Service Please Stay Safe. 🙏 💖 And keep all your K9's safe also. 🙏 From Noreen, a police officers daughter and a animal lover. My whole family watches pretty much all police officers shows and regular show. But I just love the real thing. I and one of my sisters wanted to be a police officer. But dad said no. That's not a place for women. Back then there were no female police officers.

Would have given full stars until they changed it.

[kiana-46492 · 3/10 · 18 March 2019]

I thoroughly enjoyed this show until they add Greg Shaffer the former FBI tactical Instructor. There is already a narrator and the police officer explaining the scenes and that was more than enough to fully understand what what happening especially with the officer giving a first hand account. The program flowed smoothly. Now it's choppy and redundant with the addition of Shaffer. It aggravates me everytime they cut to him for him to tell you what you already know and it cuts to him too much through the scenes. He may be an excellent instructor, however, on screen and I think off, his narrative is dry and monotone and I fast forward through his talking. There is no need for his presence and should be removed to go back to the seemlees show it was since it was so much better. I for one will be cancelling my auto record of this show if it doesn't get better.

Was a good show

[thecodfather-92565 · 1/10 · 20 March 2019]

I really enjoyed the show before Greg Shaffer, aka Captain Obvious joined the show to point out the obvious in every situation and talk to the audience as if we're idiots. The Narrator and the interviews with the law enforcement was perfect. Captain Obvious has ruined it for good.

Please Ditch the FBI Profiler!

[texasgal-24279 · 2/10 · 11 March 2019]

This was our favorite show! We so looked forward to it every week, then suddenly you changed it. Now, every bit of camera footage is commented on in a colossally boring way by an FBI profiler who seems to think the viewers are ignorant kindergarteners. I'm sure he is a nice guy so nothing personal, but come on...we want video, NOT his opinions and painfully obvious lecture. Not watching any more. Sad.

Rewind, Please

[lansche · 1/10 · 13 March 2019]

This was a terrific show for the first four or five episodes until they changed the format by adding the FBI profiler whose commentary is relentlessly inane. Went from a 10 to a 1.

K-9 Chief body cam

[melkenoo · 5/10 · 5 July 2023]

I have been watching this show and am upset and shocked that you would allow the viewer to hear the agony and cries from K-9 Chief who was shot in the line of duty. I cannot get this dog's cries out of my head. I cried my heart out listening to his suffering. His cries should be muted in this video. It is bad enough that this officer released his K-9 on someone that was shooting a gun. What did the PD expect? Of course, the perp was going to shoot the dog. You want to show the public what police go through, I get it because I am a 20-year veteran of law enforcement, but to listen to K-9 Chief's suffering? Come on. Please remove this video or at least mute his suffering. Thank you so much.

Melanie.

Where are all the videos of police misconduct?

[jd-89353-80203 · 14 November 2019]

I want to see all truths. The good, bad and the ugly.

Knife at a GUN fight.

[keeganob126 · 1/10 · 28 June 2022]

S2E1 Obviously this guy wasn't thinking properly. (Already attacked wife, swallowed pills), he had a KNIFE (Weapon for close contact), SURROUNDED by bullet firing weapons( not closeness needed), not much of a fight. Just knock him off kilter. The barrage of bullets headed his way...overkill. I understand and appreciate police. Shooting fish in a barrel here. Don't believe that I want to watch this show again. Spread MORE LOVE NOT HATE.

Get better please!

[pugsley-87068 · 1/10 · 7 February 2019]

The first few episodes were great. Now, I don't want to watch this anymore. Feb 5 episode was more of an investigative show and not a reality show. That is not what BODYCAM is supposed to be about. If this does not get better this will not get renewed for another round.

Nothing but a headache!

[dyvigil · 1/10 · 6 April 2022]

Take this wabbly crap off the ID channel!! It sucks!!! You can't even make out what is going on! The footage shakes so bad you will get a headache!! It sucks!!

This series is PURE FANTASY

[papajim-09158 · 1/10 · 25 February 2019]

Ah the beauty of propaganda did not die with Germany's defeat in WWII. Goebbels would be proud of todays US police force and their use of his tactics. They really are the best at making these sadistic bullies into "heroes". This series does NOT show or reflect the AVERAGE cop, only the carefully selected "dramatic" scenes that show them in a POSITIVE light. NOT the truth or the VAST majority of the 90%+ cops that are corrupt, lying, violent, MURDEROUS poor excuses for humanity that in most other countries not only would NEVER be allowed to own a gun but would NEVER be in a position of authority and more than likely would be in prison themselves! We can do without ANOTHER show like this garbage and one that does show the TRUTH of just how out of control our police force really is. Numbers dont lie and "justice" in America is monetary based.

S6-Ep19 Nov. 6th 2020 (Officer "Michael Henning" ret.)

[natelatta · 1/10 · 5 September 2023]

This officer is the whole reason this situation ended up bad! I have to admit that what the offender did wasn't right, but the way that Officer Henning talked to the WITNESSES was rude and instigative!!These were just people who had witnessed someone driving a black truck that hit a sign! Other then just there names and what they witnessed, what else is there to ask them? He was suspicious from the very start because the first guy was talking really fast and seemed maybe intoxicated! People like this man should not be cops and I for one am glad he is retired now! Also glad this guy is caught however at the same time because he was obviously dangerous...however instigated the situation was!

Good show

[melissadoll-66843 · 4/10 · 31 January 2024]

The show is great,,they definitely know how to pump up the drama a bit..The cops training of demanding suspects to the ground is a little ridiculous...I mean I watched an episode where they're demanding the suspect to get on the ground(like all 5 cops at once)..Mean while the guy is running at full speed where he steals a cop car..Even when the suspect is just about to pull away with unit you still had vops yelling ...get on the ground..Which anyone can obviously see the perp has no intentions..But it gets on your nerve they're all still yelling it at once(training)..Same orders like ,,,stop resisting(even though you don't see any resisting going on they're still yelling it...And if a suspect shoots a gun in the dark not even kn their direction every single one of the cops pull their weapon and just start firing in the general direction.. Don't get me wrong..I love seeing the bad guy get caught..But I can see suspects literally calm while being handcuffed while all 5 cops are all breathing hard,overactive and being a bit much when they are arresting someone...It gets old quick..They tell officers to remain calm in situations of emergency and understand its hard..But most go wild with slightest bit of resistance etc..And go overboard which in return gets the suspect all full of adrenaline and in their actions..If some officers remained somewhat calm during arrest I believe the perp would of also..

Seriously how are half of these people patrol officers?

[woolseygang · 2/10 · 31 January 2024]

When it comes to SRT-SWAT- HOMOCIDE good to go they absolutely know tactics and what to do to their training. BUT a lot of these episodes blow me away not all patrol officers there are many on this series are good to go. Unfortunately confusion, fear, hiding not knowing what to do. If you watch and observe the amount of incompetent officers look it's flipping scary. Example: I believe season 2 or 3 there's an old guy in boxers in snow with his shoes half on his feet with an AR and a shotgun in his driveway. 2 officers walk up and see the man with a gun they don't engage but flippin RUN out of the driveway one almost falling and seek cover well away from the scene hiding you can then hear the excuses where is he? We don't know where he is and just a bunch of crap BECAUSE THE GUY IS IN HIS YARD THE WHOLE TIME what do you mean you don't know where he is? Then a female officer shows up and gets shot at gets out of her vehicle pinned down while she's yelling for cover for these 2 goof ball to help but they are so far hiding she receives no cover and nothing from these other 2 officers but you see their failures in almost every way. If you are that incompetent and scared QUIT don't ever leave a fallen comrade behind you help engage support and provide cover for that officer. In the end as usual when SWAT showed up it's over in minutes with the man getting shot right by his house where the incompetent officers saw him but they keep saying we don't know where he is. That's my rant my wife said if most of these patrol officers not you hard charging officers and we watch you and high five because you are on point and you know who you are, great job. If these weak officers were evaluated by their body cams they SHOULD not be officers and maybe would make average decent mall cops.

Police Incompetence Highlighted

[charrese-847-26144 · 4/10 · 11 December 2023]

The majority of the incidents here are instigated by the police. They handle things that so badly such as when they had to execute that mentally disturbed man, in this case I agree they had no choice. Where the cops fell short was because they had been to his house earlier that evening and they saw the crazed state he was in and they just left him only to have to return and ended up killing him. Sadly, he wasn't the only one who died, a police officer died on the scene as well, and it was from the mistakes that the police made.

Also why do they have to shoot someone 20 times to take them down? Why can't they shoot them in the arm or the shoulder so they can't use the gun? Even more shameful is when they execute someone holding a knife or a stick. WTF? Why do they have to execute everyone they feel threatened by?