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Chesapeake police mulls 'wearable cameras' for officers
Yes, by all means, let's enhance officer safety, performance and professionalism.
Chesapeake police mulls 'wearable cameras' for officers
Wow. No thought about the reverse being true: maybe LEO's would be less aggressive, too.The city’s police department is looking into putting “wearable video’’ cameras on its officers.
The cameras would be expected to capture video from the officer’s perspective. The city gives several reasons for the cameras, including to capture evidence for trial and to protect the department and its officers from frivolous lawsuits.
The cameras, according to the city, could reduce confrontations because citizens tend to be less aggressive when they realize they are being videotaped. In court, the cameras would be expected to increase the likelihood of successful prosecution. They also could enhance officer safety, performance and professionalism.
Yes, by all means, let's enhance officer safety, performance and professionalism.