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I can see the day coming when cops will have to bring a full camera crew,along with an attorney and Supreme court justice with him on every call.It appears that society calls the cops to take care of problems, and then sits back and anylizes every move he makes.If it gets much worse,I can see quality police candidates looking for anything else to do but police work.
Overall I like the idea of the cam, but don't like it that an officer can turn it on and off at will. If they want to use it as evidence it should record everything as to prevent abuse, and yes, I know the logistics of such an endeavor.
i disagree. it is poorly designed and just another "gizmo" that can get tangled up in a tussle... she how the guy got the female officers Tazer? -ooooo, but she got it on tape. bla! if they pass all the background checks, get adequete training ect. they should be trusted to make the right decision. -period... this big brother stuff is getting old... kinda like gun control.
*disclaimer: I am NOT LE
My concern is that even video capturing everything the officer sees will provide a very convincing viewpoint for the jury of what the officer saw, but for all the reasons of context (more importantly lacking context), it could potentially destroy the objectivity of the jury in looking at the "big picture".Overall I like the idea of the cam, but don't like it that an officer can turn it on and off at will. If they want to use it as evidence it should record everything as to prevent abuse, and yes, I know the logistics of such an endeavor.
My concern is that even video capturing everything the officer sees will provide a very convincing viewpoint for the jury of what the officer saw, but for all the reasons of context (more importantly lacking context), it could potentially destroy the objectivity of the jury in looking at the "big picture".
People trust TV more than they should...
It's a double edged sword. It will help limit abuse, but someone innocent is going to get ground up in the gears...
i disagree. it is poorly designed and just another "gizmo" that can get tangled up in a tussle...
I can see the day coming when cops will have to bring a full camera crew,along with an attorney and Supreme court justice with him on every call...
My concern is that even video capturing everything the officer sees will provide a very convincing viewpoint for the jury of what the officer saw, but for all the reasons of context (more importantly lacking context), it could potentially destroy the objectivity of the jury in looking at the "big picture".
People trust TV more than they should...
It's a double edged sword. It will help limit abuse, but someone innocent is going to get ground up in the gears...
If you think it's a great idea for police officers, how about people who CCW? Make them wear one as well?
The Force Science Research Center had a good article on this recently: http://www.policeone.com/legal/articles/2045893-Head-mounted-cameras-in-use-of-force-encounters/