Cheyenne Xyla T. Tanggawohn
March 29, 2016
Final Draft
The Perquisite of Law Enforcement Cameras in the Philippine Context
Law enforcement cameras are also known as body worn videos. According to Sainvilus (2016), law enforcement cameras, or body worn videos, are worn by police officers and it has the ability to document both audio and video footages of the police officer’s activities. Law enforcement cameras are made possible because of the technological advances that has occurred. Durham (2016) stated that law enforcement cameras were implemented in different states in the U.S. because it is believed that law enforcement cameras are the solution to the rising problem of police violence. Law enforcement cameras …show more content…
May it have its pros and cons, it is believed that the advantages of implementing law enforcement cameras outweighs its disadvantages. In the argument of the cameras being hacked making its footages unreliable evidence, it can be avoided by providing staff to regulate the security of the cameras. There was also a disadvantage mentioned, which is the high financial cost that is going to be needed for the accumulation of cameras, data storage and staff for the organization and labeling of video and audio documentations. It is believed that the expenses for the implementation are justified by the great features and benefits the cameras …show more content…
The small nature of the camera makes it possible to be placed anywhere. Law enforcement cameras, or body worn videos, also has its advantages and disadvantages, which were mentioned in the previous paragraphs. However, it is believed that the advantages outweighs the disadvantages. With that, the implementation of law enforcement cameras in the Philippines is essential, for it provides many advantages to the security within the country. Besides the implementation of law enforcement cameras, it is also recommended by the author that the government must improve the quality of the military forces in the country to further improve the use of the cameras. However, if it is decided that law enforcement cameras are to be implemented, the government should implement it throughout the country and not only in the cities. The decision to implement law enforcement cameras ought not to be taken lightly that is why the extensive research of the advantages and disadvantage of the implementation is being