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In reply to the discussion: Here Is What Happened When Police STARTED WEARING CAMERAS In Rialto, California [View all]drm604
(16,230 posts)17. Great idea!
Hopefully they haven't already spent it all.
Another thought: Municipalities' insurance providers should start giving discounts for departments that do this. It could cut down on both real and false claims against officers.
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Segami
Aug 2014
OP
It is pretty appalling how unintelligent some of the detectives are in my city.
wildeyed
Aug 2014
#6
"But I guess if you recruit for average or below intelligence out of the box, there is no one who is
tecelote
Aug 2014
#23
It's called accountability. I think the incredible statistics above speak volumes.
libdem4life
Aug 2014
#8
I like this, but wish to point out that in Los Angeles, the cameras were disabled
VanGoghRocks
Aug 2014
#54
I bet it's saved some lives too. Wilson eg, might have thought twice before gunning down an
sabrina 1
Aug 2014
#40
I wonder if they should consider making the cameras on the patrol cars more visible then?
cstanleytech
Aug 2014
#42
The jury is in, the cameras are effective at curbing law enforcement abuses.
Enthusiast
Aug 2014
#45
This sounds like a no-brainer. Evidence presented in court would have video back up.
McCamy Taylor
Aug 2014
#46
It's hysterical that quantum theory is used here to support the use of cameras by cops!
Chemisse
Aug 2014
#47
10 years until the Courts turn this against the general population, mandating wearing cameras/mic's
blkmusclmachine
Aug 2014
#59