In Utah, serious concerns have emerged regarding police officers' compliance with body-worn camera (BWC) policies. A recent investigation revealed that Unified police lieutenant Mario Widdowson failed to activate his body camera 103 times in the first three months of 2023, and did not upload any footage during that period. This incident is part of a broader pattern of policy violations. Widdowson's history includes multiple disciplinary actions over five years, such as formal warnings and a no-pay suspension of 180 hours. Ultimately, his repeated infractions led to a notice of termination, citing a 'pervasive pattern of policy violations.' This notice emphasized the necessity for accountability, stating that the public should not bear liability for such behavior. Records obtained by the Utah Investigative Journalism Project (UIJP) indicated that 25 officers across 11 agencies were identified for similar violations. The Ogden Police Department reported the highest number, with six incidents, while others like West Valley City, Salt Lake City, and Unified Police each had three. These records were part of nearly 170 requests made to various Utah law enforcement agencies, aimed at understanding the extent of BWC policy violations. Some cases appear to be isolated incidents, while others illustrate more serious patterns of misconduct. For example, a former Davis County sheriff’s deputy was found to have improperly accessed criminal justice databases and mishandled evidence. Additionally, the policies regarding body cameras are largely uniform across agencies, requiring officers to wear and activate their cameras during specific interactions. However, a lack of explicit auditing requirements in many policies raises concerns about compliance and accountability. As the call for police accountability continues, the consequences for failing to adhere to body camera policies are becoming more pronounced. In many instances, officers received formal reprimands, suspensions, or were removed from specialized teams due to non-compliance with BWC regulations.