Buchanan County Deputies Get Body Cameras | Bristol Virginia News

Bristol Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Buchanan County deputies are rolling out body cameras in a major step toward transparency and accountability, following a key agreement between the Sheriff’s office and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. While full implementation will take time—requiring training, setup, and policy development—Sheriff Allen Boyd calls it a vital investment in public safety and documenting deputies’ daily work. The move also meets Virginia’s legal standards, with Commonwealth’s Attorney Nikki Stiltner revealing they’ve found a cost-effective way to handle the footage without creating a new role, saving the…