Ms. Upson
English 363
10 May 2016
Enforcing the Laws through Body Cameras
There has been many incidents involving police using excessive force. According to Nick Wing, the senior editor for Huffington Post,states, more than half of the incidents using superfluous force had dropped over the year when using body cameras (1). Implementing body cameras can change how the world is today. Police officers should be required to wear body cameras because it will create equal opportunities for everyone, create a safer environment, and police officers cannot show racial bias towards anyone.
Those who oppose body cameras say they are too expensive when buying it for every police officer on duty. Many citizens worry that the U.S. will …show more content…
Taking this one step at a time can reduce the amount of altercations and complaints from both sides of a legal situation. In addition, it would lead to the potential decrease of racial profiling since body cameras will force police officers to follow the rules and regulations when questioning an individual. It is important, for both citizens and police officers to put this law in the books to create a safer and more positive environment for the future of our society. If police officers wear body cameras it will allow citizens to walk around their neighborhood regardless of the time without being worried. If this this happens it will allow americans to be happier. If the citizens become happy, the United States does not have to worry about unnecessary problems of an individual using excessive power. If the goal is to allow equality and a safer environment, this is the perfect solution. When putting body cameras in effect, it will have a positive chain reaction. Ultimately, this change can not only help the people of our world, but lead to more changes that create a secure and safe atmosphere. Most importantly, citizens living in poverty and the rich will receive equal