In the last installment of the Guam Police Department’s body-worn camera hearings, no one attended in person or online. Despite initiatives to gather feedback from the community, the Malesso’ Senior Center session ended without public participation.
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No public input at final GPD body-worn camera hearing
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Key Takeaways:
- It was the Guam Police Department’s final public hearing on body-worn cameras.
- The Thursday night event took place at the Malesso’ Senior Center.
- No members of the community joined in person or online.
- The hearing ended without any public testimony.
- The story was originally published by Guam Daily News on March 1, 2026.
The Final Hearing
The Guam Police Department (GPD) held its final public hearing Thursday night for its body-worn camera program. Officials chose the Malesso’ Senior Center as the venue, inviting community members to express their concerns, share feedback, or ask questions.
A Night of Absence
Despite hopes for public engagement, no individuals appeared in person or logged on virtually to voice opinions. The empty seats and quiet online forum offered no feedback, making this last chance for community comment effectively silent.
Why Body-Worn Cameras?
The body-worn camera program is part of GPD’s broader efforts to enhance accountability and transparency in law enforcement operations. Each session of public hearings was intended to gather input from local residents, fostering a more collaborative approach to policing.
End of the Public Input Phase
With no participants at this concluding forum, GPD’s push to solicit final feedback on the new policy ended without direct citizen involvement. Where the program goes next remains at the discretion of GPD, which now moves forward absent any final suggestions from the public.
