Advantages And Disadvantages Of Body Cameras

Body Cameras Could Help or Hurt Police Officer’s
Body worn cameras are a part of technological advancement that will seek to redress some of the issues taking place within the country, and which could improve or make matters worse for the police force. Many proponents of these cameras have made a plea to have police officers use them as a way of making them accountable. Several of those accused of certain wrong doings during the collection of evidence have also been saved by using the footage collected via these cameras as they make their case in front of juries. However, some critics fear that the police could edit these footages and make it difficult to provide justice. Truly, the policies adapted today in the police force could seek to unravel more or hide information from the public. The problem is that this institution has to be overly represented and noted to ensure it meets the requirements of the people they serve. Which, in return body worn cameras will reduce …show more content…
For example, officers on duty can turn their heads and observe something, which may not be focused to the camera which is placed on the middle of their chests as reflex may not allow the officer to focus the camera first before seeing anything. This may portray officers as idlers and might provide unintended information. In addition, body cameras are man-made and therefore may have high chances of malfunctioning; the videos recorded may become destroyed or deleted when being retrieved (Ariel). In some cities such as Baltimore, there is already tension and mistrust existing between the officers and the public, there is the feeling that the cameras would just worsen the situation by cutting down the communication between the two parties. The cameras also come with financial implications as they require buying, maintenance, and replacement, not to mention violated privacy of