In today’s chaotic world, police brutality is becoming more of an issue as society grows. Police brutality is an ongoing concern of the United States as many innocent lives have been taken due to the corrupt police system. Law enforcement must function as well as an element that consists of organized and civilized officers. Police brutality is one of the most serious, enduring, and divisive human rights violations in the United States. This is a problem that is nationwide, and it usually affects individuals of a disfavored race, class, or sexual orientation. Police brutality must be stopped so even the criminals, who are a part of the public, have certain rights, particularly, civil rights. Police brutality causes a major concern in today’s …show more content…
Police brutality is a major problem in the world today. Now, is the time to do something most of us just sit back and wait for change. We need to take action if we want to see change in not only police brutality but, racism as well. Many innocent people have been either killed or incarcerated due to police brutality. It is a crucial problem that has affected us all, whether we are citizens or law enforcement officers. Police officers should be required to wear body cameras while on duty. If fail to comply or something comes up and surveillance is no documented by the camera the police officer should be terminated! The cameras are tiny portable devices, about the size of a cigarette stick, which can be easily mounted on sunglasses, clipped to hats or helmets, or attached to uniform collars or lapels. The base of the recording device is wired and attached to the officer’s uniform and sits in a pocket. Officers should be required to wear the cameras through their shift. The batteries last for approximately 12 ½ hours. The device is capable of recording high quality video, even in situations where light is compromised such as in dark, interior spaces or at …show more content…
But, according to "7 Findings from First-ever Study on Body Cameras." PoliceOne. N.p., n.d. Web extensive research shows that people tend to “adhere to social norms and change their conduct” once they are aware that their behavior is being observed. They become more conscious that unacceptable behavior will be captured on film. This self-awareness effect caused by the neutral third eye affects the corrupt officers and suspects. Neither wants to get caught in the act. If police officers wear cameras, police brutality would not exist. All police would have no choice but to follow the rules of conduct. There would be no misconduct nor could any office abuse their power. In conclusion, police brutality is an ongoing issue in the United States and it should be stopped with the usage of body cameras. With the right solutions police brutality can be resolved. Police brutality stands as one of the most critical and maddening infringements in the United States. The wrongdoings of police officers, for instance, physical abuse, unlawful shootings, and verbal assaults must end. Police precincts across the United States should function as a force that handles situations in a professional and civilized manner. As time progresses police brutality should become less of an