An internal email obtained by ProPublica said the agency made the change to be “consistent” with a Trump executive order. But at least two other federal law enforcement agencies are still requiring body cameras.

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An internal email obtained by ProPublica said the agency made the change to be “consistent” with a Trump executive order. But at least two other federal law enforcement agencies are still requiring body cameras.

  • snooggums@lemmy.worldEnglish
    44·
    4 days ago

    Studies have consistently shown that departments that use body cameras experience a drop in complaints against officers, according to the nonprofit Police Executive Research Forum, though it’s not clear if the drop is due to improvements in officer behavior or to a decrease in frivolous complaints.

    Why not both?

    • cynar@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      4 days ago

      In the UK, a lot of police love the cameras. It makes dealing with drunks a lot easier. Apparently it’s also extremely satisfying to show them how they looked the next morning. The embarrassment factor is often far more effective at correcting behaviour than a fine.

      Basically, don’t trust a police officer that complains about cameras. The good ones have nothing to hide, and quite like the convenience.