California highway patrol dash cameras?

Question

does anyone know for sure if the chp have dash cams and if so are they always acivatied during a traffic stop?i have researched the web for hours and get conflicting answears.most info indicates that they dont,and some state only that the k-9 units have them ,so if anyone is sure if they do ornot please tell me,its crucial in my case.thxs alot.

Answer 1

they are activatied duriing a traffic stop indeed.

Answer 2

They may have them where you are and they may not.  If it's that crucial, this must be a serious case and your attorney will know how to obtain copies of the tape if it exists.

Answer 3

CHP does not have cameras in all thier vehicles, but some do.  They are equipped with audio as well.  CHP will be installing them in new vehicles I believe in 2009 and by 2011 all the vehicles will be equipped.

Answer 4

They dont have them....yet

Answer 5

all police cars activate  24/7 specially during a traffic stop. Its for liability issues if pple try to say the cop beat them up !