The use of body worn cameras in law enforcement

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dc.contributorLEMIT
dc.contributor.authorMoore, Roy
dc.coverage.spatialTexas (United States, North and Central America : state)
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-24T16:22:23Z
dc.date.available2017-04-24T16:22:23Z
dc.date.created2016-09-12
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionExamines the pros and cons to implementing a body camera program and the use of the technology to increase transparency and officer accountability while easing tension in the community.
dc.description.abstractPublic perception of law enforcement as a whole has changed across the country. With recent events such as the Michael Brown shooting, police practices are now the topic of national debate. The implementation of body worn camera programs is at the forefront of those debates. Police administrators are looking for solutions to regain the public trust and ease tension in their communities. The use of body-worn cameras will assist in reaching these goals. Research shows that the use of body cameras enhances transparency and officer accountability, which reduces citizen complaints and officer use of force. Additionally, video evidence captured by these cameras will assist in building stronger criminal cases. There are pros and cons to implementing a body camera program, but the use of this technology will benefit both the agencies and the public. Programs should be implemented using a strong and well-planned policy. The use of body-worn cameras should be used in law enforcement operations.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication-pdf
dc.identifier.other1685
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/2161
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLaw Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT)
dc.rightsProduced under the auspices of LEMIT. Quotations from this paper must be cited.
dc.subjectwearable video devices in police work
dc.subjectbody cameras
dc.titleThe use of body worn cameras in law enforcement
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