Bodycam Likely Saves Florida Deputy's Life After Bullet Hits Camera 'Dead Center,' Sheriff Says

Deputy says bodycam saved his life after it deflected bullet

A Florida deputy said that his injuries sustained during a shootout would have been fatal had his bodyworn camera not deflected a bullet. On Wednesday (4 March), Volusia County Deputy Jose Rivera and trainee Deputy Jacob Gomez Lopez were investigating an alleged assault at a Deltona residence. After slamming the door in their face, suspect Luis Diaz Polanco allegedly took out a “tan Glock” firearm and started shooting at Riveria. One of the bull…

Bodycam likely saves Florida deputy's life after bullet hits camera 'dead center,' sheriff says

A Volusia County Sheriff's deputy is recovering after being shot in the leg and shoulder while responding to a battery call Monday night.