The Truth About Body-Worn Cameras: Accountability vs Discretion
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- In this video, I explore the pros and cons of police body-worn cameras based on my 20 years of experience as a police officer. While these devices can enhance transparency and accountability, they can also complicate the use of discretion in policing. I'll share real-life examples and discuss why not all footage should be public. Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments!
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You're right about unlicensed drivers. Almost 14 years ago, my brother was in SickKids with my nephew for two-to-three weeks. While he is there, and unbeknownst to him, his license was suspended because of a mix-up after a sleep apnea test. He only found out about it it when he got his mail upon his return home. Imagine the bullshit he could have gone through if something happened.
Another good educational video. Thanks and stay safe.
Thank you!
It really just comes down to the pros and cons. Unfortunately there are too many police officers that act with malicious intent to not enforce the usage of body cams.
I also know there are officers that act in good faith but are restricted by their body cams. The solution is having leeway/margin of error for well intention-ed officers that may provide someone autonomy to act in good faith.
Currently we have the opposite; margin of error for malicious intent which is just rewarding bad behavior. Hence why we have officers that abuse their power.
You're 100% backwards. Most police officers do the job for all the right reasons. Sure, there are bad apples in every profession but they're very much the minority!
Thanks for the input.
Body worn cameras are a MUST! It prevents the wrong thing to happen and tell the whole story from start to finish. I feel the body cameras should only be turned off when the incident is over and the officer is safe from all the drama of it all. Lord knows the amount of things going on and the cop was unnecessarily punished for the action involved.
The scenario painted, forget the two truck. If the person is of good character, give them a lift home. The cams will protect both the civilian and the cop from any issues whatsoever. Just call the unit up and say "I'm bring a civilian with a suspended license home," You'll be amazed what respect cops get for a simple gesture like that happens. Who knows if friendships can be made in the process.
I think you're forgetting the fact the car is still on the road. What are you supposed to do with the car? Yes cameras can be good for accountability but the point is the officer is forced to make a decision they normally would not have made in fear of consequences from command staff. The public has to understand policing isn't black and white, but the request/demand for body cams now forces the profession to be black and white, thereby eliminating officer discretion.
@@Kevin-cc4fx True. Policing could be complicated sometimes.
Thank you for taking the time to comment, much appreciated
Well explained! I personally believe that bodycams are definitely NEEDED since they help to monitor that officers remain professional. A great example was from a video published by PoliceActivity where an LAPD officer was caught punching a trespassing individual in the head numerous times despite them not actively assaulting any of the officers. For reference, "Bodycam Footage Captures LAPD Officer Beating Trespassing Man".
I appreciate the input 👍🏼
I have one thing to say: CYA...do what you have to do sir...i agree with your position...your job is not easy nor is it undefined. You are constantly (today) under the microscope and this is very stressful...I have cams in the car back and front and interior active anytime the vehicle is in motion and parked. It's a different world today.....like i said CYA. Thxs Randall!!great topic.
Thank you, a lot easier these days!
Yes back in the day no camera.. lucky the technology improved
Have a wonderful day
Drive follow your vehicle into safe parking lot .. Can you give them a ride all the way to police station then they can call for a ride home etc etc
Let's not what if it to death. Just wear the camera if there's nothing to hide.
All body worn cams should be available through a FOI request. The requester should be able to be anonymous if they chose.
I don’t agree with that.
@@OfficerArsenault It's like that in most US jurisdictions. That's where all these DUI arrest youtube videos come from.
@@Za_Sticky_One but are the requests anonymous? I'm also sure I've read that many of those body cam requests are denied. Maybe until the court cases are finished? I don't know.
@@hugebear53 I think your right about the court cases needing to be done before they release the bodycam. Yes they are all anonymous - look up any FIOI request for a US police department and that option is there. I believe its federal law.
Livestreaming cameras seems like a saftey issue, anyone could know your whereabouts at anytime and be exposed to sensitive information, think MH or YCJA. We run encrypted comms for the same reason. Anyone has the right to an ATIP request and bodycamera footage should provided to concerned parties though there must be review and control of sensitive information.
I agree and thanks!
That's why so many cops turn them off, tap on them to mess up the audio, edit them, delete them or refuse to give them up even with a FOIA request? And despite the cameras cops still go psychotic on a regular basis.
A former student of mine who was a psychiatrist worked with cops a lot told me the LA Sheriffs were very scary and many were mentally-ill. That they would go from zero to a rabid dog in a heartbeat. So I have like zero trust in police as they beat me up at 17, almost murdered me at 18, tortured a buddy of mine and did a 5150 oh him to cover up there crimes- they asked what he did so when he said "musician" they put his hands down and hit them with a night stick- special! Cops just recently kidnapped 2 black guys and brutally tortured them for possibly dating white women! Is this acceptable? So spare me the cops aren't that bad bs.