Efficacy of Police Body Cameras for Evidentiary Purposes

Research in Brief: Efficacy of Police Body Cameras for Evidentiary Purposes: Fact or Fallacy?

Source

The Police Chief Magazine, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

Authors

Craig E. Geis and David M. Blake

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Source: IACP

Human eyes and camera lenses see, process, and recall information differently. It is important to understand the differences before using camera footage in use-of-force (UOF) or officer-involved shooting (OIS) investigations. The ramifications for not understanding the differences include inappropriate or unfair disciplinary actions, increased liability, and potential wrongful incarceration. Body cameras are the wave of the future in law enforcement and are already showing their many positive contributions. As with all new technologies, there will be growing pains and learning curves.

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