Law Enforcement and Video Cameras: The New Phenomenon?
Justin Kline
Planned Change 2696-006
October 20, 2014 In today’s world, technology runs everything. Almost every single aspect of our lives is impacted in some way by technology, whether it is our transportation methods, leisurely activities, or our jobs. The latter of that list, work or our professions, has seen extreme changes in the last few decades due to technologic advancements made here in the United States. These dramatic advancements have forever changed the way some workers perform their duties. Law enforcement is no exemption to those changes. The world of law enforcement has gone from literally a badge and a gun, to one of the most technological advanced professions found in the entire country. In particular, the most recent trending technology
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Police use video cameras in numerous different ways, and often times, use them without the public even knowing. There are cameras in almost every aspect of law enforcement. From officer’s body cameras on the street, to inside police vehicles and buildings, and even high-crime areas in neighborhoods, video-recording devices can be found. It is for that reason, that citizens and lawmakers are discussing the topic of police and video cameras, now more than ever. Due to that, it is important to see if these video cameras do more good than harm, when it comes to police accountability, the reduction of crime, and the costs of operation. In order to fully understand the role video cameras play in the world of law enforcement, you must understand how the increasing usage of these devices came along. Three or four decades ago, police were considered lucky if they caught someone or