Police body cameras
In the recent years there was growing tension between pole and the community they serve. Police use of force became a national concern throughout the nation, and also there were a number of protests against the police brutality. As a result, many activist groups was formed mostly from the people of colure requesting reforms in the law enforcement departments. A good example is the Black lives matter movement which was formed after the death of Michael Brown who was gunned down by a police officer, and other shootings that followed after Brown. Video recorded by eye witnesses displayed police misconducts and their use of force against the civilians. Most victims …show more content…
It is not clear that when and where the police have to record video images. At the same time cameras record the pictures and the videos of civilians who were not involving in the police encounter. The keeping these videos safe and securely storing them is also rising a huge concern in the minds of civil groups and the society at large. Michael D. White who is a professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice argues that Some states in the U.S require both sides concerned to give permission prior to lawful private films or photos are being recorded. Father more, audio recording is illegal without the agreement of all parties concerned ("police officer body-worn cameras"). Body worn cameras risen many privacy issues because the camera concurrently records both audio and video images and captures visibly detailed pictures that can be easily recognized. Some officers are able to record sensitive scenarios in private homes during emergency call for help from the community. Law enforcement agents sometimes came across civilians in an embarrassing and tragic condition. There are some situations that the police officers’ camera may record videos and still do not help for any purpose according the law enforcement agencies, but, affect the privacy of the citizens. As indicated in a report titled …show more content…
Some of the things that may affect the proper functioning of the cameras include but limited to: damage that affect the primary parts of the camera, dead battery, insufficient light, and blocked lens. These issues are limitations related to the use of body cameras. Buttar, Shahid claimed that technological related problems may hinder to record a crucial police-civilian encounter (Police Brutality 124). This means cameras are not sufficient enough to prevent and stop police brutality and
In the recent years there was growing tension between pole and the community they serve. Police use of force became a national concern throughout the nation, and also there were a number of protests against the police brutality. As a result, many activist groups was formed mostly from the people of colure requesting reforms in the law enforcement departments. A good example is the Black lives matter movement which was formed after the death of Michael Brown who was gunned down by a police officer, and other shootings that followed after Brown. Video recorded by eye witnesses displayed police misconducts and their use of force against the civilians. Most victims …show more content…
It is not clear that when and where the police have to record video images. At the same time cameras record the pictures and the videos of civilians who were not involving in the police encounter. The keeping these videos safe and securely storing them is also rising a huge concern in the minds of civil groups and the society at large. Michael D. White who is a professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice argues that Some states in the U.S require both sides concerned to give permission prior to lawful private films or photos are being recorded. Father more, audio recording is illegal without the agreement of all parties concerned ("police officer body-worn cameras"). Body worn cameras risen many privacy issues because the camera concurrently records both audio and video images and captures visibly detailed pictures that can be easily recognized. Some officers are able to record sensitive scenarios in private homes during emergency call for help from the community. Law enforcement agents sometimes came across civilians in an embarrassing and tragic condition. There are some situations that the police officers’ camera may record videos and still do not help for any purpose according the law enforcement agencies, but, affect the privacy of the citizens. As indicated in a report titled …show more content…
Some of the things that may affect the proper functioning of the cameras include but limited to: damage that affect the primary parts of the camera, dead battery, insufficient light, and blocked lens. These issues are limitations related to the use of body cameras. Buttar, Shahid claimed that technological related problems may hinder to record a crucial police-civilian encounter (Police Brutality 124). This means cameras are not sufficient enough to prevent and stop police brutality and