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POLICE BODY CAMERAS: SEEING MAY BE BELIEVING.
- Source :
- Salus Journal; 2016, Vol. 4 Issue 3, p49-64, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- While the concept of body-mounted cameras (BMC) worn by police officers is a controversial issue, it is not new. Since in the early-2000s, police departments across the United States, England, Brazil, and Australia have been implementing wearable cameras. Like all devices used in policing, body-mounted cameras can create a sense of increased power, but also additional responsibilities for both the agencies and individual officers. This paper examines the public debate regarding body-mounted cameras. The conclusions drawn show that while these devices can provide information about incidents relating to police-citizen encounters, and can deter citizen and police misbehavior, these devices can also violate a citizen's privacy rights. This paper outlines several ramifications for practice as well as implications for policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- WEARABLE cameras
POLICE
PREVENTION of police misconduct
RIGHT of privacy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22025677
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Salus Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 123984506