Body Cameras Body cameras have the opportunity to help police officers around the country, and should be in use on, on duty officers. Because they have helped solve claims in cases, like the incident that happened in New Mexico during a traffic stop. There are statistical changes seen around the country because of body cameras. And the further help it has had here in Houston. Although beliefs may not all be positive, Body cameras should still be used in the police force around the country. The case in New Mexico is proof that body cameras should be used because it showed that there were false claims of sexual misconduct against the police officer who pulled over an intoxicated woman. The officer’s camera showed the moment the woman quickly slipped her phone into her shirt when the officer wasn’t looking and later at the station …show more content…
In the Houston area, body cameras have showed that they produced good and positive results from officers who used them. It also helped exonerate officers who committed wrongful acts in the line of duty and were released from duty when the footage from the cameras was released. The police chief said 100 cameras were tested and the results have been mostly positive to show that the cameras are a big help to the community. The behavior and overall demeanor of the people was changed completely changed when they were aware of the camera’s presence. Body cameras should be used in police departments around the country because of the ongoing help they are providing to officers in the field. They have helped put down false claims against officers, some of these claims were of sexual misconduct. And after reviewing the footage from the camera, the officer was cleared of all claims against him. There has been evidence to show how useful they can be. They have helped with better documenting the moments people interact with officers and this creates a better environment for both officers and the