Tower Lakes Police Department            
400 N. IL Route 59
Tower Lakes, Illinois 60010

																				                                                 Phone: (847) 526-0444
Samuel P. Sinacore								               Fax:   (847) 526-0567
 Chief of Police                                                   					 Email: policechief@towerlakes-il.gov

2025 Annual Body-Worn Camera Annual Report
From: Tower Lakes Police Department
Subject: Annual Compliance and Operational Overview of Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Utilization

Statutory Compliance and Personnel Overview:
The Tower Lakes Police Department currently maintains a roster of 20 sworn officers mandated to utilize body-worn camera technology. To ensure maximum operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility, the department operates under a strategic deployment model; specifically, our jurisdiction maintains a staffing configuration of one officer on duty per shift.

Equipment Allocation and Inventory:
Our agency currently utilizes three high-fidelity officer-worn body cameras. This inventory is meticulously managed to ensure that every active-duty officer is equipped with a fully functional recording device, facilitating comprehensive transparency and accountability during all public interactions and enforcement actions.

Operational Integrity and Reliability:
Regarding the technical performance of our hardware, the Tower Lakes Police Department reports zero equipment malfunctions or systemic failures during this reporting period. The hardware has demonstrated exceptional durability and consistent reliability, meeting the rigorous demands of field duty without interruption.

Supervisory Oversight and Quality Assurance:
To maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and adherence to departmental protocols, we have implemented a robust quality-assurance program. The Sergeant of Patrol conducts comprehensive weekly reviews of body camera footage. This iterative auditing process serves to:

• Ensure strict compliance with state mandates and agency directives.
• Identify opportunities for ongoing tactical and interpersonal training.
• Verify the evidentiary integrity of recorded encounters.