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Body-worn cameras could police the police, but still it’s the officer pressing ‘record’

As a new tool, body-worn cameras can help in building accountability and trust in a police force that has lost the confidence of the public, but the question remains: who governs its use?

  • Body-worn cameras (BWCs) aim to increase police accountability.
  • Police control all aspects of BWC operations, undermining intended oversight.
  • Effective BWCs require independent scrutiny and public access to footage.

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