The first issue I see in my career field is police officers wearing body cameras. Should they or should they not? One side is yes, wearing a camera helps with evidence gathering and accountability for the officer. With so many situation regarding police using improper force and the potential to hide evidence makes using a body camera more logical. The other side is no, the privacy of others being recorded is at risk. When it comes to someone’s right to privacy, it is a challenge to recognize when an officer could break that right by recording everything that happens. My approach to this issue would be to argue that using a body camera would be a better idea. I also feel that the officer should have discretion on when to turn them on, but to …show more content…
One side is yes, there are those in favor of the profit revenues would incur on taxing marijuana. With so many states requiring money for different programs and the desire not to raise taxes in other areas of government, would make a good source to fund these programs. Taxes on marijuana could have a positive impact in local communities and help lower state and possibly the federal deficit. The other side of the argument is no, that the legalization of marijuana would increase operating under the influence cases (OUI). My take on the legalization of marijuana is it should be legal, but with regulations currently in place and new ones being created to assist with the potential negative affect on OUIs. The revenue from taxing marijuana would be used in other areas in need of help, for example police department shortages or updated equipment. As a Coast Guard law enforcement officer, I see the time and resources spent on prosecuting for marijuana. I am currently dealing with this in Massachusetts, where recreational marijuana is legal at the civil level, but not at the federal level. Part of my job is to cite for possession of marijuana and to deter people from operating there boats while