![]() The entire department and I are concerned by these two incidents unfortunately, law enforcement has seen a significant increase nationwide in attempts to disarm police officers these unacceptable attacks on law enforcement are not unique to Virginia Beach. “ I appreciate the comprehensive analysis that highlights the complexities experienced with transitioning to a holster compatible with our body worn cameras – a necessary technology. Police Chief Paul Neudigate sent this statement to 10 On Your Side Wednesday afternoon: In March, an officer chasing a suspect could not re-holster his handgun because of a design defect, which was uncovered in 3 out of every 4 holsters of the same Safariland model. In October of last year, a murder suspect at Virginia Beach General was able to insert his finger into a Safariland holster and fire an officer’s handgun while holstered. the body cam was not operating at the time of the shooting.īut after a series of incidents involving the Safariland holsters, the PBA notified Remias that it wanted an investigation. The controversy over the department’s body cams emerged after an officer shot and killed Donovon Lynch, cousin of entertainer Pharrell Williams, in March 2021 at the Oceanfront. ![]() The department selected the new equipment, manufactured by Safariland, because it was compatible with technology that automatically activates an officer’s body camera when the gun is drawn. (WAVY) – City Auditor Lyndon Remias says he feels confident that the police department has addressed concerns raised by the Police Benevolent Association over new gun holsters. ![]()
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