New York City's Department of Corrections is temporarily suspending the use of bodyworn cameras after an employee suffered burns and smoke inhalation last week when hers suddenly caught fire.

A Department of Correction captain is recovering after her body-worn camera caught fire at Rikers Island, prompting immediate action by city and union officials to address the safety of such devices.

The New York City Department of Corrections said Sunday that it will temporarily suspend the use of body-worn cameras by its officers after one of the devices caught on fire while in use last week. The department said one officer needed treatment for burns and smoke inhalation after her body camera caught on fire

The New York City Department of Corrections said it has pulled body cameras from its officers after a captain on duty had her bodycam burst into flames last Friday. The incident occurred at the George R.

The New York City Department of Corrections announced on Sunday that it will stop using body-worn cameras by its officers temporarily. This decision came after one of the cameras caught fire while an officer was using it last week.