Collin College Law Enforcement Academy in Texas Integrates Motorola Solutions Body Cameras into Police Training
McKinney, TX – April 3, 2025 – Collin College Law Enforcement Academy (CCLEA) is integrating Motorola Solutions’ V700 body cameras into its curriculum to provide recruits with real-world experience and valuable insights into the use of this critical technology for enhancing transparency and accountability in policing.
"Incorporating body cameras into our training program equips our recruits with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in today's policing environment," said Scott Donaldson, CCLEA director. "This technology is essential for promoting transparency, accountability and public trust, and we are proud to be at the forefront of enabling our future police officers with this meaningful training experience.”
The benefits of body cameras in law enforcement training help to address some of the most critical challenges in today’s policing. Firstly, in an industry like policing, where decision-making can be required in highly stressful environments, officers reap immeasurable benefits by seeing and being more self-aware of their instinctive actions and words. Secondly, as instructors help shape the next class of law enforcement, body camera footage provides an unbiased tool for evaluating recruit performance, identifying areas for improvement and reinforcing best practices. Plus, this footage can be used to analyze real-life scenarios encountered during training, allowing for dynamic adjustments to the curriculum and ensuring recruits are prepared for the challenges of modern policing.
“This is a game-changer for our academy and was made possible through a generous donation from Motorola Solutions,” said Dr. Mark Smith, McKinney Campus provost. “It’s not only an investment in our training program, it’s an investment in the future of policing. Our cadets will graduate with a deeper understanding of the benefits of body cameras and how to use them effectively, which better prepares them for the complexities of real-world encounters.”
About Collin College Law Enforcement Academy
The Collin College Law Enforcement Academy is a comprehensive training program that provides aspiring law enforcement officers with the necessary education and skills to become certified peace officers in the state. CCLEA was established at Collin College in 1992 and serves law enforcement academy cadets and active duty officers from more than 50 different law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Texas. The college’s Public Safety Training Center, where the academy is located, has also hosted state, federal, and international law enforcement members for in-service training since its construction in 2018.
About Collin College
Collin College serves more than 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.
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