I just want to reply to this bit. It's been proven that human beings (and mammals in general) alter their behavior when they are aware that they're being observed. That doesn't mean they all reject the dark side, but it's clear that for the vast majority, the fear of being caught doing something wrong is greater than whatever impetus there was to do wrong.

Body cams are good for cops and for civilians. It can prove they were right or they were wrong. Either way, the proof is there that wearing a body cam does alter a cop's behavior because they know they're being recorded.

Without a doubt, anyplace that has "installed" body cams on police officers has seen a vast reduction in abuse complaints.

I could provide many links but searching "police camera statistics" will get you plenty enough.

Thank you for pointing out the linked article.

Let me expand on my thoughts here.

I have no sympathy for the officer in this video after the actions shown. I imagine that the best defence he could muster would be to show what happened leading up to the video we see here. I also highly doubt that such a “best defence” would come anywhere close to justifying how he (mis)handled this recorded interaction. The suspension is absolutely warranted. And I hope it isn’t short.

In regards to police use of cameras, I don’t doubt that some will behave unprofessionally in spite of a camera being present. But knowing that a camera is recording does deter some bad poor behaviour. This jerk cop even says that if he knew he was being recorded that he would have acted differently.


I have been concerned about how many police officers view cameras in general as a threat. I’ve seen so many videos where an officer lashes out about being recorded...

Recording should be viewed favourably. Dashcams are already common on police cars in some areas. They provide evidence, which can and should be used to back up the story filed on any police report. Ideally this recording should show how well the situation was handled by the officer involved. (Gold star for Mr. Officer Good Cop!)

If an officer is uncomfortable getting recorded, or feels threatened by the presence of cameras, they probably shouldn’t be doing what they’re doing, and if they do much of it, they should probably find other work.

If a cop behaves atrociously on a police camera and gets away with it, then the corruption lies deeper than just a cop out of line. And the consequences of that should reach into the administration until anyone involved in such a coverup is removed from public duty. They are no longer fit for the role, if they ever were. There is no room for fraud in an organization that is founded on the principles of upholding the law and protecting the public.

LOL! Was this footage from the police camera in the car?

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>> ^bamdrew:
'no, your opinion is wrong; here's my opinion, which is correct'
hey thanks!
>> ^Lawdeedaw:
>> ^bamdrew:
I hate tiptoeing around police officers, but this is exactly why I do it.
They can take you within an inch of your life, and the worst that happens to them is their fired.

No, actually they are usually charged and sent to jail... But we can go to pretend world and feel better about ourselves by saying all they get is fired.
Side note, we all commit crimes yet not all go to jail like we should.




Who said your opinion is incorrect? I am simply saying my observations of this kind of thing tend to disprove what you are saying. Direct violence that is blatant? It get's handled in the court of law. The "close calls" usually just end up dying in the breeze---as they should. Hindsight is 20/20 and stupid.


Now, there are cases where nobody can prove excessive violence was used and I assume you are reffering to those incidents. However, since the burden of proof lies not on the defender, of course this is the standard. Prove it or lose it.


Society is changing...police cameras are a direct example that this hit-and-hide game is not accepted anymore. Some people think the cameras were installed to protect officers, and that is true for those good guys blamed unfairly. The cameras, however, were installed to catch those officers who use blatant violence...

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