Dash cameras in police vehicles can play a significant role in the policing on the streets as well as in courts, research and investigations. A recording camera places a thought in the back of the officer’s mind that he/she is being constantly watched. Even if the footage will never be seen by anyone, there is always a chance that someone might watch it. When officers know that their actions could be watched by the superiors, they might try harder to present their best side and succumb the less attractive behaviors. Another impact the police cameras have on the officers is their oral communication with themselves or their coworkers. Knowing that the cameras can record audio can prohibit officers from making negative or derogatory comments and
