If local police departments can afford to militarize their force, they can afford to wire up. With the rise of the warrior cop, nothing is more important to protect both the people and officers. Until the day arrives that we have private policing forces, this is a must. Small cameras such as the AXON Flex from Taser International can attach to an officers sunglasses, hat, or uniform. Earlier this year, a 12-month study by Cambridge University researchers revealed that when the city of Rialto, California, required its cops to wear cameras, the number of complaints filed against officers fell by 88 percent and the use of force by officers dropped by almost 60 percent. Watched cops are polite cops. In addition, research suggests that Judge Scheindlin has made the right call; requiring officers to wear video cameras will help protect citizens Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:21:15 +0000
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